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Key Facts: TX HVAC Contractor Exam

25 tons

Class B Limit

TDLR

70%

Passing Score

TDLR

120

Class A Qs

3-hr limit

48 mo

Experience

Within 72 mo

$300K/$600K

Class A Insurance

TDLR

$115

Application Fee

Annual

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1Which Texas state agency regulates air conditioning and refrigeration contractors?
A.Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
B.Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
C.Texas Workforce Commission
D.Texas Railroad Commission
Explanation: TDLR oversees the ACR Contractor program.
2What are the two classes of Texas ACR contractor licenses?
A.Residential and Commercial
B.Class A (unlimited) and Class B (capacity-restricted)
C.Master and Journeyman
D.Level 1 and Level 2
Explanation: Class A is unlimited; Class B restricts to cooling 25 tons and under, heating 1.5M BTU/hr and under.
3What is the capacity limitation for a Texas Class B license?
A.No limitations
B.Cooling 25 tons and under; heating 1.5 million BTU/hr and under
C.Cooling 10 tons and under
D.Residential only
Explanation: Class B: cooling 25 tons and under, heating 1.5M BTU/hr and under.
4How many months of experience does Texas require for an ACR contractor license?
A.24 months
B.36 months
C.48 months within the preceding 72 months
D.60 months
Explanation: 48 months under a licensed contractor within 72 months.
5What alternative experience pathway exists for the Texas ACR license?
A.None
B.36 months experience plus technician cert for 12 months
C.Degree waives all
D.Online course substitutes
Explanation: 36 months plus TDLR technician cert for preceding 12 months.
6How many questions on the Texas Class A Environmental Air contractor exam?
A.80
B.100
C.120
D.150
Explanation: Environmental Air Class A: 120 items (115 scored + 5 non-scored), 230 minutes, 70% to pass.
7What is the passing score for Texas ACR exams?
A.60%
B.65%
C.70%
D.75%
Explanation: 70% for both Class A and B.
8What is the Class A exam fee?
A.$50
B.$60
C.$74
D.$100
Explanation: PSI charges $74 for the Class A exam and $60 for Class B, plus the $115 TDLR application fee.
9What is the license application fee?
A.$50
B.$75
C.$100
D.$115
Explanation: $115 application fee, license valid 1 year.
10What insurance does Class A require?
A.$100K/$200K
B.$200K/$400K
C.$300K/$600K
D.$500K/$1M
Explanation: $300K per occurrence, $600K aggregate.

About the TX HVAC Contractor Exam

Texas ACR contractor licensing covering Class A (unlimited) and Class B (25 tons and under), TDLR regulations, trade knowledge for Texas heat, and EPA compliance.

Exam sponsor: Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Questions

120 questions

Time Limit

3 hours

Passing Score

70%

Exam / Certification Fees

$75 (A) / $60 (B) + $115 application

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25%

State Laws & TDLR

Class A/B licensing, experience, insurance, enforcement, technician registration

30%

Trade Knowledge

Load calculations, refrigerant handling, ductwork, diagnostics

20%

Mechanical Codes

IMC locally adopted, energy code, venting, clearances, condensate

15%

Safety

EPA 608, OSHA, fall protection, A2L refrigerants, lockout/tagout

10%

Business

Contracts, advertising, warranties, utility rebates

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What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 70%
  • Exam length: 120 questions
  • Time limit: 3 hours
  • Exam / certification fees: $75 (A) / $60 (B) + $115 application Official sources

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TX HVAC Contractor: Suggested Study Strategy

1Know Class A vs B distinctions
2Study Texas climate challenges
3Master EPA 608 and A2L handling
4Review TDLR rules
5Understand Manual J with TX temps

Frequently Asked Questions

Difference between Class A and B?

Class A: unlimited. Class B: cooling 25 tons and under, heating 1.5M BTU/hr and under. Insurance: A=$300K/$600K, B=$100K/$200K.

Experience needed?

48 months under licensed contractor within 72 months. Or 36 months with technician cert for 12 months.

Exam details?

Class A: 120 Qs, 3 hrs. Class B: 100 Qs, 3 hrs. Both: 70% to pass.