Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic License in Texas

Experience hours, license tiers and the state exam — plus a progress tracker that estimates your time to licensure.

Requirements as of June 28, 2026 — official requirements vary by state and locality and change. Always confirm with Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) — Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors.

Verify with Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) — Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors

Experience to top license

hours toward Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractor (Class A / Class B)

License tiers

3

apprentice → master

Licensing exam

PSI

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractor (PSI)

State-licensed

Yes

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic in Texas — license ladder

US SOC 49-9021 · Exams via PSI

License tierExperience hoursExam
ACR Technician (unlicensed, supervised)
Certified Technician (voluntary)ACR Certified Technician (PSI)
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractor (Class A / Class B)Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractor (PSI)

State-licensed by TDLR as a contractor license (not an apprentice/journeyman/master ladder). Technicians may work under a licensed contractor; a voluntary Certified Technician designation is available. Contractor License (Class A unlimited; Class B cooling <=25 tons) requires 48 months supervised experience in past 72 months (TDLR publishes months, not hours), OR 12 months as Certified Technician + 36 months experience. Exam by PSI.

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You appear to qualify at Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractor (Class A / Class B) based on hours logged.

Experience hours remaining

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Hours logged
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Estimated eligibility

License readiness

  • Experience hours met
  • Eligible to sit the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractor (PSI) (PSI)

Keep logging experience hours. When the hours are met, you can apply to sit the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractor (PSI).

Next step at Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) — Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors

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Frequently asked questions

How do you become a licensed refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic in Texas?+

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic is not licensed at the state level in Texas; licensing is typically handled locally. Confirm requirements with your city or county building department.

Does Texas license refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics at the state level?+

Yes. Texas licenses refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics through Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) — Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors, with tiers such as ACR Technician (unlicensed, supervised), Certified Technician (voluntary), Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractor (Class A / Class B).

How many hours do you need to become a Red Seal tradesperson?+

It varies by trade and province. Most Red Seal apprenticeships run about 6,000–9,000 on-the-job hours over roughly four to five years, plus three to four levels of in-school technical training, then the Interprovincial Red Seal exam. Always confirm the current hours with your provincial apprenticeship authority.

What is a Red Seal endorsement?+

The Red Seal is the national standard for skilled trades in Canada. Passing the Interprovincial Red Seal exam in a designated trade adds a Red Seal endorsement to your provincial certificate, letting you work in that trade across participating provinces and territories without re-certifying.

Do apprenticeship requirements change?+

Yes. Required hours, technical-training levels and exam rules are set by each provincial authority and are updated periodically. The figures here were verified on their effective date, but you must confirm the current requirements with the official authority linked on every page before relying on them.

Does the tracker need an account?+

No. Your logged hours, completed levels and weekly average are saved in your browser on this device only — there is no sign-up and nothing is sent to a server.

Methodology & sources

Figures for the refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic license in Texas were verified against Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) — Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors on June 28, 2026 (Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) — Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors). Licensing is set by the state board and may differ by city or county.

Requirements vary by state and locality and route and change over time. Confirm the current hours, levels and exam eligibility with Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) — Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors before relying on them.

Last reviewed June 28, 2026. Estimates are indicative — verify against current product specs and local requirements before ordering.

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