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Source: Texas HVAC Help (texashvachelp.com), part of the Local Help Stations network (localhelpstations.com). Last updated November 2, 2026.
Every fact on this site links to one of these sources. Official government sources come first. Where two official sources disagree, the page shows both.
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- Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR): Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors (checked November 2, 2026)
- Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR): Exemptions to Electrician Licensing (checked November 2, 2026)
- Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR): Complaints (checked November 2, 2026)
- Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR): License Search (checked November 2, 2026)
- Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR): Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Frequently Asked Questions (checked November 2, 2026)
- Texas Legislature (Texas Constitution and Statutes): Occupations Code Chapter 1301: Plumbers (checked November 2, 2026)
- Texas Legislature (Texas Constitution and Statutes): Occupations Code Chapter 1302: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors (checked November 2, 2026)
- Texas Legislature (Texas Constitution and Statutes): Occupations Code Chapter 1305: Electricians (checked November 2, 2026)
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Section 608 of the Clean Air Act: Stationary Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (checked November 2, 2026)
- City of Arlington Planning and Development Services: Building Permits and Inspections FAQs (checked November 2, 2026)
- City of Austin Development Services: Work Exempt from Building Permits (checked November 1, 2026)
- City of Corpus Christi Development Services: Homeowner's Guide to Permitting (PDF) (checked November 1, 2026)
- City of Dallas Building Inspection: Homeowner's Exemption from Registration as a Contractor (PDF) (checked November 2, 2026)
- City of Dallas Building Inspection: How to: Plumbing (handout, 12-12-2017, PDF) (checked November 2, 2026)
- City of El Paso Planning and Inspections: Homeowner Affidavit for Building Permits (PDF) (checked November 2, 2026)
- City of Fort Worth Development Services: Residential Information (checked November 2, 2026)
- City of Frisco: Residential Permits (checked November 2, 2026)
- City of Houston, Houston Permitting Center: Condensing Unit Permit (HPWCODE1022) (checked November 2, 2026)
- City of Houston, Houston Permitting Center: New Complete System Permit (HPWCODE1024) (checked November 2, 2026)
- City of Irving: Residential Permits (checked November 2, 2026)
- City of Lubbock Building Safety: Residential Permitting (checked November 2, 2026)
- City of McKinney: Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical Permit Fees (PDF, no effective date shown) (checked November 2, 2026)
- City of Plano Building Inspections: When Is a Permit Required? (PDF, revised 09/28/16) (checked November 1, 2026)
- City of Round Rock Building Inspection: Homeowner Projects (checked November 2, 2026)
- City of San Antonio Development Services: MEP Trade Permit Training (PDF) (checked November 2, 2026)
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