How do I become a certified HVAC technician in Texas?

Answer

1. Texas's Certified Technician is a step above the registration, and it's voluntary. You need to be at least 18, with 24 months of A/C work under a licensed contractor or 2,000 hours of combined instruction and practical experience, and you pass TDLR's Certified Technician exam.

   Sources: TDLR

   • “a voluntary qualification that exceeds the standards of Registered Technician” TDLR ↗
   • “at least 18 years old” TDLR ↗
   • “24 months of air conditioning and refrigeration-related work under the supervision of a licensed air conditioning and refrigeration contractor” TDLR ↗
   • “2,000 hours of combined instruction and practical experience” TDLR ↗
   • “TX ACR Certified Technician Examination” TDLR ↗

   Answered by SkillsTradeJobs team · October 28, 2026

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