Regular Session
Government Affairs & Regulatory Compliance Analysis
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.
Sen. Judith Zaffirini·Senate Bill·Regular Session
This legislation has regulatory implications for the following Texas businesses and organizations:
Standard regulatory changes (effective 2025-09-01). Review during normal business planning.
Affected business types:
lowMinimal cost impact anticipated.
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Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation
No action required. Standard Master Service Agreements (MSAs), vendor contracts, and employment agreements remain unaffected.
No action required. There are no changes to technician supervision ratios, continuing education (CE) requirements, or licensing prerequisites.
No action required. Existing logbooks, refrigerant usage records, and municipal reporting standards remain in full force.
None. The bill does not authorize new fees or increase existing licensing costs.
The removal of "ex officio nonvoting members" (typically agency officials or related bureaucrats) creates a Board comprised entirely of appointed industry and public members.
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This bill's path through the Texas Legislature
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Common questions about SB705
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.
SB705 was authored by Texas Senator Judith Zaffirini during the Regular Session.
SB705 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 20, 2025.
SB705 is enforced by Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR).
The regulatory priority for SB705 is rated as "low". Businesses and organizations should review the legislation to understand potential impacts.
The cost impact of SB705 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
SB705 addresses topics including occupational regulation, occupational regulation--other trades & professions, air conditioning contractors, refrigerants & refrigeration and licensing & regulation, texas commission of.
Key dates for SB705: Effective date is 2025-09-01. Consult with legal counsel regarding applicability.
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