Texas ACR Laws and Rules

This one-hour course fulfills the annual laws and rules update needed to renew an ACR license in Texas. It covers the following: 

I. Texas HVAC/R Laws and Rules 

• An introduction to and overview of the class  

II. Recent Changes to Laws Governing HVAC/R in Texas  

• The amendments enacted in House Bill 871 (2021) & 1859 (2023) are covered, with a discussion of each based on analysis provided by the Texas House of Representatives Licensing and Administrative Committee  

III. Texas HVAC/R Administrative Rules Chapter 75 – ACR Contractors 

• Rules 75.20, 75.22, 75.24, 75.25, 75.29 & 75.80 on licensing and registration and CE are covered 

IV. Texas HVAC/R Administrative Rules Chapter 75 – ACR Contractor 

• Rules 75.30 [Exemptions] & 75.70, 75.71, 75.72 & 75.100 on Contractor Responsibilities & Applicable Codes are covered 

V. Texas HVAC/R Contractor Laws Chapter 1302 – General 

• §§1302.002 [Definitions]; 1302.252 [ACR Contracting] & 1302.453 [Criminal Penalty] 

VI. Texas HVAC/R Contractor Laws – Licensing, Registration & Supervision Requirements 

• §§1302.253&1302.254 [License Classifications & Endorsements] 1302.255 [Eligibility] 1302.501 [Registration or Certification Required] & 1302.509 [Limitations]