Texas HVAC Contractor license reciprocity
Texas offers reciprocity for the HVAC Contractor license. SC, GA (per TDLR ACR FAQ)
What reciprocity actually gets you
Reciprocity is not a licence transfer. Where Texas grants it, the effect is usually that TDLR — Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractors waives part of the examination for someone already licensed and in good standing elsewhere. You still submit a Texas application, and the state's other conditions still apply.
What still applies in Texas
| Issuing board | TDLR — Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractors |
|---|---|
| Experience | 48 months practical experience in past 72 months under a licensed ACR contractor, OR technician certification held 12 months + 36 months in past 48 |
| Exam | Contractor endorsement exams via PSI: Class A (Commercial Refrigeration) / Class B (Environmental Air); optional technician certification exam |
| Bond | Not required |
| Reciprocity | SC, GA (per TDLR ACR FAQ) |
Official source: TDLR — Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractors →
States named above that we cover
Frequently asked questions
- Does Texas have hvac contractor license reciprocity with other states?
- SC, GA (per TDLR ACR FAQ)
- Can you transfer a hvac contractor license to Texas?
- Not as a straight transfer. Reciprocity in Texas generally waives part of the exam for qualifying out-of-state licensees — you still file a Texas application with TDLR — Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractors and meet its other requirements.
- What experience does Texas require either way?
- 48 months practical experience in past 72 months under a licensed ACR contractor, OR technician certification held 12 months + 36 months in past 48
- Which exam would you still have to sit?
- Contractor endorsement exams via PSI: Class A (Commercial Refrigeration) / Class B (Environmental Air); optional technician certification exam
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Reciprocity agreements change and are applied case by case — confirm your specific situation with TDLR — Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractors before relying on it. Information to help you launch, not legal advice.