TX Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractor License renewal (TX) — 2026 guide
Issued / managed by Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
Renewal cycle
Every 1 year
Renews annually — $65 renewal fee; expired 90 days or less renews at 1.5× fee, 90 days to 18 months at 2×.
Continuing education
8 CE hours per renewal cycle.
Summary
Texas air conditioning and refrigeration contractor licenses renew annually with 8 hours of TDLR-approved continuing education per renewal year, including one hour of instruction in Texas state law and rules regulating licensees. Late renewal requires CE completed within the one-year period immediately prior to renewal. Licenses expired more than 18 months cannot renew by fee alone.
Notes & state variations
Two license classes (A and B); a Class B holder may upgrade to Class A through TDLR — see TDLR ACR pages for the class scope that fits your work. State contractor license layer — separate from federal EPA 608.
Verified from TDLR official ACR pages (tdlr.texas.gov/acr/contractor-renew.htm, /acr/acrce.htm) on Oct 12, 2026.
Source for verification: TDLR ACR license renewal (tdlr.texas.gov). Paraphrased — not the agency's official wording; not legal advice.
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How often does the TX Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractor License need to be renewed?
Every 1 year. Renews annually — $65 renewal fee; expired 90 days or less renews at 1.5× fee, 90 days to 18 months at 2×.
How many continuing education (CE) hours are required?
8 hours of approved continuing education per renewal cycle. Two license classes (A and B); a Class B holder may upgrade to Class A through TDLR — see TDLR ACR pages for the class scope that fits your work. State contractor license layer — separate from federal EPA 608.
What does renewal cost?
Renews annually — $65 renewal fee; expired 90 days or less renews at 1.5× fee, 90 days to 18 months at 2×.
What happens if my credential expires?
The fee note above covers a timely renewal. If the credential has already expired, the rules change — confirm your exact situation (grace window, surcharges, or reapplication) with Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) before paying for renewal.