How much does a HVAC Contractor license cost in Texas?
The Texas HVAC Contractor license fee is $115, paid to TDLR — Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractors. Exam fees, the bond premium and insurance are charged separately.
What the state charges
| License fee | $115 |
|---|---|
| Paid to | TDLR — Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractors |
| Exam | Contractor endorsement exams via PSI: Class A (Commercial Refrigeration) / Class B (Environmental Air); optional technician certification exam |
| Bond | Not required |
| Renewal | Every 1 year(s) |
Fee breakdown and fine print
Application fee $115. Liability insurance required: Class A $300k/$600k/$300k, Class B $100k/$200k/$100k. EPA 608 also required federally. Licenses valid 1 year.
Official fee source: TDLR — Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractors →
What else you pay before the first job
The licence fee is the smallest line item for most people starting out. These are charged by private providers, not by TDLR — Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractors, and prices vary — so we link the options rather than quote a number we cannot source.
General liability insurance
Required by most licensing boards and by nearly every general contractor who hires you.
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- How much does a HVAC Contractor license cost in Texas?
- The state license fee is $115, paid to TDLR — Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractors. Application fee $115. Liability insurance required: Class A $300k/$600k/$300k, Class B $100k/$200k/$100k. EPA 608 also required federally. Licenses valid 1 year.
- What other costs are there beyond the license fee?
- Beyond the state fee you should budget for the exam, general liability insurance, forming your business entity, and the truck and tools you need to take the first job. Those are billed by separate providers, not the licensing board.
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Every figure is sourced to the official state board and may change — confirm before acting. Information to help you launch, not legal advice.