Texas HVAC Proposals & Building Code Guide.
Everything Texas hvac contractors need to draft compliant, winning proposals: governing licensing boards, local building code cycles, mandatory contract disclosures, and scope-gap safeguards.
Licensing & Regulatory Authority
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) - ACR Division
- TDLR license number must be prominently displayed on all written proposals, contracts, invoices, and vehicles.
- EPA Section 608 universal certification required for refrigerant handling and transition to A2L refrigerants.
- Municipal mechanical permits required for all central AC, heat pump, and furnace replacements.
Governing Building Code Standards
2021 IRC Chapter 14 / IECC (Mandatory 15.2 SEER2 South Minimum)
- •15.2 SEER2 AC replacement
- •Dual-fuel heat pump conversion
- •Gas furnace replacement with attic horizontal venting
- •Ductwork replacement & leakage testing
Texas Utility Energy Efficiency Rebates
Up to $1,800 heat pump rebates via Oncor, CenterPoint Energy, and Austin Energy
*ScopeCrafters includes qualifying utility efficiency language in your equipment specifications so customers see immediate financial incentives.
Top 3 Municipal Inspection Failure Points in Texas
Avoid costly re-inspection fees and delays by including these items in your initial scope:
- #1Condensate secondary drain line lacking proper fall or float switch shutoff
- #2Attic working platform or lighting missing at equipment access door
- #3Mismatched outdoor condenser and indoor evaporator coil AHRI certificates
Texas Mandatory Contract Disclosures
Regulated by The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, P. O. Box 12157, Austin, Texas 78711, 1-800-803-9202, www.tdlr.texas.gov.
Texas HVAC Proposal FAQs
What licensing board regulates HVAC contractors in Texas?▾
In Texas, HVAC contractors are governed by Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) - ACR Division. Your active state license number must be clearly printed on all customer proposals, bids, invoices, and contracts.
What building code cycle applies to Texas HVAC work in 2026?▾
Texas enforces 2021 IRC Chapter 14 / IECC (Mandatory 15.2 SEER2 South Minimum). ScopeCrafters automatically validates proposal terminology and equipment specifications against this standard.
What energy efficiency rebates are available for HVAC work in Texas?▾
Texas contractors can offer: Up to $1,800 heat pump rebates via Oncor, CenterPoint Energy, and Austin Energy. Citing eligible equipment models in your proposal helps close high-ticket energy upgrades.
What happens if a Texas contractor omits mandatory statutory contract disclosures?▾
Failing to include required consumer notices (such as Texas's 3-day right to cancel or mechanics lien notice) can make the contract legally unenforceable and forfeit the contractor's right to file a mechanics lien.
How does ScopeCrafters help HVAC contractors in Texas?▾
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