Texas ACR CE: Complete Your Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Continuing Education Online

Complete your ACR CE requirement from anywhere, anytime

Texas air conditioning and refrigeration technicians must complete continuing education annually to maintain their TDLR license. Whether you're servicing residential HVAC systems or managing commercial refrigeration, staying current with EPA regulations, energy efficiency standards, and new technologies is essential for your career and compliance.

Why ACR Technicians Need CE

TDLR requires continuing education to ensure ACR technicians stay current with:

• EPA refrigerant handling regulations and updates
• Energy efficiency standards and best practices
• New HVAC technologies and installation techniques
• Safety protocols and environmental compliance

The Online Advantage

Traditional classroom courses require scheduling around service calls and seasonal demand. Online CE gives you complete flexibility:

• 24/7 Access: Study between jobs or during off-season
• Self-Paced: Complete the course as fast or slow as needed
• Mobile Friendly: Access from your phone, tablet, or computer
• Instant Certificate: Download and submit immediately upon completion

Stay licensed and compliant with convenient online CE

What's Covered in the Course

Our TDLR-approved course includes essential topics for ACR technicians:

• Refrigerant regulations and EPA compliance updates
• Energy efficiency standards and SEER rating requirements
• HVAC system diagnostics and troubleshooting
• Indoor air quality and ventilation requirements
• Safety practices for refrigerant handling and electrical work

Simple Enrollment Process

Getting started takes less than 2 minutes:

• Create your account and enroll in the course
• Complete the training at your own pace
• Pass the final exam (unlimited attempts included)
• Download your certificate and submit to TDLR

Affordable and Convenient

Our online CE course costs less than taking time away from customer appointments. Plus, you can start immediately – no waiting for the next scheduled classroom session.

Don't let your ACR license expire because you couldn't find time for a classroom course. Complete your CE requirement on your schedule with our fully online program.

Who Must Complete Texas HVAC/ACR CE

The 8-hour CE requirement applies to every active Texas ACR license type regulated by TDLR. If you hold any of the following, you need annual CE to renew:

• ACR Contractor — Class A — unlimited BTU capacity, commercial and residential
• ACR Contractor — Class B — limited to residential and light commercial systems
• Technician Registration — performs HVAC/ACR work under a licensed contractor

All three license types require the same 8-hour course, which must include at least 1 hour covering Texas ACR laws and rules. Our course meets this requirement in full.

What the Texas Law and Rules Requirement Covers

TDLR mandates that 1 of your 8 CE hours specifically address Texas-specific HVAC/ACR laws and regulations. This portion of the course covers the Texas Occupations Code provisions governing air conditioning and refrigeration, TDLR enforcement procedures, permit requirements for ACR installations, and recent regulatory changes. This isn't just a legal formality — knowing the Texas-specific rules protects you from costly compliance violations.

EPA 608 and Texas ACR: Two Separate Requirements

A common question from new ACR contractors: does the TDLR CE course cover EPA 608 certification? The answer is no — they are separate credentials. Your TDLR license renewal CE covers regulatory updates to EPA refrigerant handling rules (which are included in our 3-hour refrigerant module), but EPA 608 certification itself must be obtained through an EPA-approved certifier. Both must remain current to legally purchase and handle regulated refrigerants. See our post on Refrigerant Regulations in Texas 2025 for the latest on AIM Act phase-downs.

More Resources for Texas HVAC/ACR Contractors

• TDLR ACR Renewal: Step-by-Step Guide
• Texas ACR/HVAC License Requirements
• Refrigerant Regulations in Texas 2025
• HVAC Energy Efficiency Standards in Texas