Do I need a license to work as an HVAC helper in Texas?

Answer

1. You need to register with TDLR as an Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician if you help a licensed A/C contractor with maintenance or repair work. There's no exam to register, and you work under the supervision of a licensed contractor.

   Sources: TDLR

   • “Any person who assists a licensed air conditioning and refrigeration contractor in performing air conditioning and refrigeration maintenance or repair work must register as a technician.” TDLR ↗
   • “there is no exam required” TDLR ↗
   • “must work under the supervision of a licensed air conditioning and refrigeration contractor” TDLR ↗

   Answered by SkillsTradeJobs team · October 28, 2026

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