TDLR Approved - HVAC
Texas 8 Hour A/C & HVAC Continuing Education Course
TDLR-approved 8-hour continuing education for Texas air conditioning and refrigeration contractors — the license law and TDLR rules, the mechanical codes in force since September 1, 2026, permits and inspections, mechanical integrity, and ethics, 100% online.
Course Overview
The Texas 8 Hour A/C & HVAC course is a TDLR-approved continuing education course that satisfies the full annual renewal requirement for Texas air conditioning and refrigeration contractor license holders (16 TAC §75.25(b)), including the required hour of Texas law and rules. It delivers all eight hours in one place, one lesson per hour: who needs the license, doing business by the book, keeping the license, the legal limits of the work, the code duty and the 2024 editions of the mechanical codes (in force in Texas since September 1, 2026), permits, municipalities, and inspections, mechanical integrity, and ethics on the service call.
Each lesson is viewed in full before the next one opens, and every lesson is completed before your certificate is issued. The course provides at least 50 minutes of instruction for each CE hour, and you move through it at your own pace, with no timers and no attendance pop-ups. Each lesson also includes optional case studies drawn from real TDLR enforcement orders, actual contractors and actual fines, and expandable explanations for going deeper.
One course covers Class A and Class B contractor license holders with either endorsement. Complete every lesson online from your phone, tablet, or computer and your certificate is issued immediately, with completion reported to TDLR.
Not sure what your renewal involves? Read the Texas HVAC License Renewal Guide for deadlines, fees, and the step-by-step renewal process.
Eligible License Types
Select your license type for its renewal requirements, deadlines, and fees:
What's Included in the Syllabus
Lesson 1: Who Needs the License
Lesson 1 of 8
Lesson 2: Doing Business by the Book
Lesson 2 of 8
Lesson 3: Keeping the License
Lesson 3 of 8
Lesson 4: The Legal Limits of the Work
Lesson 4 of 8
Lesson 5: The Code Duty and the 2026 Editions
Lesson 5 of 8
Lesson 6: Permits, Municipalities, and Inspections
Lesson 6 of 8
Lesson 7: Mechanical Integrity
Lesson 7 of 8
Lesson 8: Ethics on the Service Call
Lesson 8 of 8
What You'll Learn
- Who Needs the License: contracting defined, Class A and Class B licenses and endorsements, exemptions, technicians and supervision, and unlicensed contracting
- Doing Business by the Book: responsibilities of licensees and companies, the license number in advertising and paperwork, vehicle signage, consumer notices, insurance, and license lending and subcontracting limits
- Keeping the License: renewal, continuing education (16 TAC §75.25), grounds for discipline, complaints and enforcement, and penalties
- The Legal Limits of the Work: scope of work (16 TAC §75.100), electrical work and piping limits, system testing and air balancing, and municipal permits
- The Code Duty and the 2026 Editions: the 2024 IRC, IMC, IFGC, and UMC in effect since September 1, 2026, which code governs which job, local amendments, and edition transitions
- Permits, Municipalities, and Inspections: municipal regulation of air conditioning work, the permit lifecycle, working across jurisdictions, and inspections and correction notices
- Mechanical Integrity: proper installation and service, equipment sizing, airflow, refrigerant charge, combustion safety and carbon monoxide, and commissioning
- Ethics on the Service Call: honest diagnosis, repair versus replace, pricing and vulnerable customers, honest paperwork, and responsibility for employees
How It Works
Learn at Your Pace
24/7 access for 180 days — study whenever it fits your schedule, on any device
Automatic TDLR Reporting
We report your completion directly to TDLR within 24 hours
Support When You Need It
Our support team is here to help if you have any questions
Course Requirements
Texas License Number
A Texas license in this trade — active or expired (CE is part of late renewal)
Complete All 8 Lessons
Work through each lesson and review all course materials
Self-Paced — No Timed Pages
Move at your own speed. The course provides a full 50 minutes of instruction per CE hour (16 TAC §59.30(k)) without making you watch a clock
View Each Lesson in Full
Each lesson is viewed in full before the next one opens, and every lesson is completed before your certificate is issued
Important Note
View each lesson in full to open the next one. You can leave and come back as often as you like; your progress saves automatically.
Student Reviews
Ratings collected from students at course completion. The reviews below are shown as written.
“Great course with great information. Highly recommend this course for annual CE.”
“This course is excellent for refreshing and updating your HVAC knowledge. I highly recommend it”
“Easy and flexible program. No answering a million questions. Less strict verification security questions.”
“Good course at great price - Contains all 8h renewal requirement in 1 course, so don't need to complete multiple courses. Self paced, so can navigate it as fast/slow as you want”
“This course is very straightforward and the information easy to understand. It is a very fast and convenient training.”
“This course has an excellent format. Tracking my progress was simple and easy.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.01How many CE hours do I need for my Texas HVAC license?
Texas ACR (air conditioning and refrigeration) contractors — Class A and Class B — must complete 8 hours of TDLR-approved continuing education every year before license renewal. Our course covers the full 8-hour requirement. Registered and certified technicians do not have a CE requirement.
Q.02Is there a test at the end of the HVAC CE course?
No, there is no final exam. TDLR does not require a test for continuing education. Each lesson must be viewed in full before you move on to the next, and every lesson must be completed before your certificate of completion is issued. The course provides at least 50 minutes of instruction for each CE hour.
Q.03How long do I have to complete the HVAC CE course?
You have 180 days from enrollment to complete the course. Work through the lessons at your own pace — 24/7 access is included, and your progress is automatically saved so you can resume anytime.
Q.04How is my completion reported to TDLR?
We report your course completion directly to TDLR electronically within 24 hours. You'll also receive an instant downloadable certificate of completion for your records.
Q.05Can I take the HVAC CE course on my phone or tablet?
Absolutely. The course is fully mobile-friendly and works on phones, tablets, and desktop computers. Your progress automatically syncs across all devices.
Q.06What if my HVAC license is already expired?
You can still complete the CE course with an expired license. Finishing the continuing education requirement is part of the renewal process. Once we report your completion to TDLR, you can move forward with your license renewal.
Q.07What topics are covered in the HVAC CE course?
Eight lessons, one for each hour: 1 Who Needs the License, 2 Doing Business by the Book, 3 Keeping the License, 4 The Legal Limits of the Work, 5 The Code Duty and the 2026 Editions, 6 Permits, Municipalities, and Inspections, 7 Mechanical Integrity, and 8 Ethics on the Service Call. It is written for Class A and Class B air conditioning and refrigeration contractors.
Q.08What if the course doesn't work out for me?
If you haven't completed the course, we'll refund your purchase in full within 30 days — it's in our terms. TDLR reporting and your certificate are included in the one price; no add-on fees.
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License expired — or about to?
Your CE hours and the renewal itself are two separate steps — the CE comes first, and it's the only part you can finish tonight.
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Finish your CE hours — start today, finish today
This 8-hour course is fully online with no final exam, and we report your hours to TDLR within 24 hours of completion. TDLR requires your CE on file before it completes your renewal. CE hours finished after your expiration date still count toward a late renewal — TDLR accepts hours completed within the year before your renewal date (16 TAC §75.25(c)).
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Renew with TDLR — on TDLR's site, at TDLR's fee
Renew on TDLRTDLR renewal fees by how late the renewal is When you renew TDLR's fee On time $65 Expired 1–90 days $97.50 (1.5× the $65 fee) Expired more than 90 days $130 (2× the $65 fee) Expired 18 months – 3 years $130 (2× the $65 fee), with TDLR executive director approval Expired 3 years or more Cannot renew — must apply as a new applicant
These are TDLR's renewal fees, not ours — the 1.5×/2× late multipliers come from Occupations Code §51.401. Full breakdown in the full renewal guide.
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