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SB705

Regular Session

Relating to the air conditioning and refrigeration contractors advisory board.

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Low Cost
Effective:2025-09-01
SB705
Low
Relating to the air conditioning and refrigeration contractors advisory board.
Low Compliance Urgency
Requires routine attention
Cost Impact
Low
Effective
2025-09-01
Enforcing Agencies
TDLR
Primary Author: Sen. Judith Zaffirini
89th Texas Legislature
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Compliance Analysis

Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation

Implementation Timeline

  • Effective Date: September 1, 2025
  • Compliance Deadline: N/A (No behavioral change required for licensees).
  • Agency Rulemaking: None required for industry compliance. TDLR will internally manage the transition of Board member terms to align with the new statutory rotation.

Immediate Action Plan

  • File and Forget: Log SB705 under "Regulatory Governance" in your compliance tracking system.
  • Budgeting: Do not allocate funds for implementation; this is a zero-cost statute.
  • Communication: Inform your licensing managers that despite the legislative session, no changes to HVAC/R forms or protocols are required regarding this bill.

Operational Changes Required

Contracts

No action required. Standard Master Service Agreements (MSAs), vendor contracts, and employment agreements remain unaffected.

Hiring/Training

No action required. There are no changes to technician supervision ratios, continuing education (CE) requirements, or licensing prerequisites.

Reporting & Record-Keeping

No action required. Existing logbooks, refrigerant usage records, and municipal reporting standards remain in full force.

Fees & Costs

None. The bill does not authorize new fees or increase existing licensing costs.

Strategic Ambiguities & Considerations

The removal of "ex officio nonvoting members" (typically agency officials or related bureaucrats) creates a Board comprised entirely of appointed industry and public members.

  • The Risk: Without agency staff formally seated on the Board, there is a minor risk of disconnect between the Board’s advisory recommendations and TDLR’s internal administrative capabilities.
  • What to Watch: Monitor the first two Board meetings post-September 2025. If the Board proposes rules that TDLR staff immediately rejects for administrative reasons, it indicates a breakdown in communication caused by this structural change.

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Legislative Timeline

This bill's path through the Texas Legislature

Filed
Jan 3, 2025
Passed Senate
May 12, 2025
Passed House
May 28, 2025
Signed
Jun 20, 2025
TopicsOccupational RegulationOccupational Regulation--other Trades & ProfessionsAir Conditioning ContractorsRefrigerants & RefrigerationLicensing & Regulation, Texas Commission ofAir Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractors Advisory Board
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Senate Authors

Sen. Judith ZaffiriniDemocrat · Primary Author

House Sponsor

Rep. Stan GerdesRepublican · Primary Sponsor

Bill Text(with markup)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SB705

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What does Texas SB705 do?

SB705 restructures the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors Advisory Board by removing non-voting ex officio members and realigning the staggering of board terms. This is a strictly administrative governance cleanup measure for the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) and imposes no new mandates, fees, or operational requirements on licensed contractors. Implementation Timeline Effective Date: September 1, 2025 Compliance Deadline: N/A (No behavioral change required for licensees).

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Who authored SB705?

SB705 was authored by Texas Senator Judith Zaffirini during the Regular Session.

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When was SB705 signed into law?

SB705 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 20, 2025.

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Which agencies enforce SB705?

SB705 is enforced by Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR).

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How urgent is compliance with SB705?

The compliance urgency for SB705 is rated as "low". Businesses and organizations should review the requirements and timeline to ensure timely compliance.

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What is the cost impact of SB705?

The cost impact of SB705 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.

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What topics does SB705 address?

SB705 addresses topics including occupational regulation, occupational regulation--other trades & professions, air conditioning contractors, refrigerants & refrigeration and licensing & regulation, texas commission of.

Legislative data provided by LegiScanLast updated: November 25, 2025

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