PHCC TEXAS

What PHCC TEXAS does

PHCC Texas (legal name: Associated Plumbing, Heating, Cooling Contractors Of Texas) is a nonprofit membership trade association founded in 1891 as the Associated Master Plumbers and headquartered at 145 Trademark Dr, Buda, TX. It operates as the Texas state chapter of National PHCC — the oldest trade association in the U.S. — serving licensed plumbing and HVAC contractors, apprentices, and industry suppliers across Texas through local chapters in Amarillo, Austin, El Paso, Gulf Coast, North Texas, Waco, and San Antonio, plus At-Large and Young Professionals groups. The organization is staffed by 14 employees and governed by a member-elected board.

The association generates revenue from five principal streams: annual membership dues (associate membership priced at $275/year), continuing education and certification courses (TSBPE-approved plumbing CE, TDLR-approved 8-hour HVAC CE, EPA Section 608, Low GWP Refrigerant Safety/A2L, backflow, medical gas, OSHA, code training, test prep), the PHCC Academy online apprenticeship program ($1,500 per annual course, DOL-recognized, 4-year/8,000 OJT-hour pathway), correspondence courses sold through an online store, and the annual R.E.A.C.H. Conference plus charity golf scramble. Go-to-market combines enterprise field sales for membership and sponsorship with self-serve online enrollment for individual courses and an in-person apprenticeship school network delivered through Construction Education Foundation (Coppell) and St. Philips College (San Antonio).

Core technology is an off-the-shelf Learning Management System (PHCC Academy) and YourMembership association management software supporting course delivery, member directories, and event registration. The organization differentiates on regulatory approvals (TSBPE, TDLR, DOL Bureau of Apprenticeship), a 135-year brand, statewide chapter infrastructure, and ancillary member benefits including a Federated Insurance preferred-provider program, Service Nation business services, QSC PHCC purchasing programs, an industry-specific Career Center job board, and the PHCC Charitable Foundation (Rick Shelton Legacy Scholarship Fund), which has awarded over $150,000 in scholarships over twenty years.

Name

PHCC TEXAS

Legal name

Associated Plumbing, Heating, Cooling Contractors Of Texas

Website

https://phcc-tx.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1891

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

PHCC Texas is a 1891-founded nonprofit trade association serving licensed plumbing, heating, and cooling contractors across Texas as the state chapter of National PHCC, delivering TSBPE/TDLR-approved continuing education, DOL-recognized apprenticeships, advocacy, and member benefits through a statewide chapter network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Association Services

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction & Trades Licensure (Contractor, Electrician, Plumber, HVAC CE) (EDAAALAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Environmental, Health & Safety / Sustainability (EHS, Environmental Compliance CE) (EDAAALAO)

Keywords

• Trade association services
• Apprenticeship training programs
• Continuing education courses
• Plumbing hvac certifications
• Industry advocacy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Buda

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues from plumbing, heating, and cooling contractors (regular members) and industry suppliers (associate members at $275/year). Provides access to benefits including education discounts, networking, advocacy, and group purchasing programs.
2. Education and Training Services: Revenue from continuing education courses, apprenticeship programs, test prep courses, correspondence courses, and certification exams. Includes TDLR-approved plumbing CE, HVAC CE, medical gas training, backflow certification, OSHA training, and EPA Section 608 certification.
3. PHCC Academy Online Apprenticeship: 4-year online apprenticeship programs at $1,500 per annual course. Each course includes enrollment for one student plus up to two admin users, with optional digital textbook ($50) or print textbook ($100).
4. Online Store: Sales of correspondence courses (digital and standard formats), HVAC courses, event tickets, and merchandise through the online store.
5. Conference and Event Revenue: Registration fees for the annual R.E.A.C.H. Conference (August 5-7, 2026 in San Antonio), charity golf scramble ($200 individual, $750 team of 4, $5,000 sponsor), exhibitor/sponsor packages, and apprentice contest participation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

PHCC Texas is a nonprofit membership trade association that provides state-approved continuing education, DOL-recognized apprenticeship training, professional certifications, and industry advocacy to plumbing, heating, and cooling contractors across Texas. Core offerings include TSBPE-approved plumbing CE and TDLR-approved HVAC CE (8-hour online), 4-year online apprenticeship programs, EPA Section 608 and Low GWP Refrigerant certifications, in-person apprenticeship schools, correspondence courses, and the annual R.E.A.C.H. Conference.

Product overview

PHCC Texas is a nonprofit trade association for plumbing, heating, and cooling contractors offering a portfolio of educational products and membership services. The core offering is the PHCC Academy platform, which encompasses online apprenticeship programs (Plumbing and HVACR), Fast Track to Service & Repair courses, Workforce Readiness, and Pre-Apprentice training. Supporting educational products include HVAC Continuing Education (TDLR-approved 8-hour online course), EPA Section 608 Prep and Certification, Low GWP Refrigerant Safety (A2L) training, Plumbing Continuing Education, Backflow Training, Medical Gas Training, Code Training, OSHA Training, and Test Prep courses. The association also provides in-person apprenticeship schools, correspondence courses, the annual R.E.A.C.H. Conference, Apprentice Contest, Career Center job board, Membership Directory, and the Rick Shelton Legacy Scholarship through its charitable foundation. Associate Membership ($275/year) is available for industry suppliers. No AI or API products are offered.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PHCC Academy Online Apprenticeship
• PHCC Academy Fast Track to Service & Repair
• PHCC Academy Workforce Readiness Course
• PHCC Academy Pre-Apprentice Course
• HVAC Continuing Education (CE)
• Plumbing Continuing Education (CE)
• EPA Section 608 Prep Course and Certification Exam
• Low GWP Refrigerant Safety (A2L) Prep Course and Certification Exam
• Backflow Training
• Medical Gas Training
• Code Training
• OSHA Training
• Test Prep Courses
• Correspondence Courses
• PHCC In-Person Apprenticeship Schools
• R.E.A.C.H. Conference
• PHCC-TX Career Center
• Membership Directory
• PHCC Charitable Foundation / Rick Shelton Legacy Scholarship
• Associate Membership
• PHCC Apprentice Contest

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $150,000 in scholarships awarded to Texas students over 20 years through the PHCC Charitable Foundation
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Federated InsurancecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPreferred Insurance Provider for PHCC-TX members. Offers association member benefits and group insurance programs. Federated Insurance also provided generous support for the 2025 Rick Shelton Scholarship Fund.
• QSC PHCCcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerQSC PHCC is a national partner available to PHCC members, providing business services and purchasing programs.
• Service NationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership available exclusively to PHCC-TX association members. Service Nation provides business solutions and services for contractors.
• McLane AdvisorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFree financial consultation for PHCC-TX members through McLane Advisors.
• CanonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCanon Partner Program catalog available to PHCC members with products and services offerings.
• Ferguson EnterprisescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor plumbing/hvac distributor and PHCC associate member. Scott Supak serves as Associate Director on PHCC-TX Board representing Ferguson Enterprises.
• IAPMOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials - key industry partner for codes and standards. PHCC-TX joins IAPMO for stakeholder receptions during legislative events.
• International Code CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides codes and standards referenced in PHCC training programs. ICC Safe produces the iCODES suite of codes including plumbing codes used in training.
• Milwaukee ToolminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTool manufacturer partner available to PHCC-TX associate members.
• San Antonio Water SystemminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal utility partner and associate member supporting the plumbing industry in San Antonio region.
• TABCo.CPAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCPA firm partner offering 20% off all services for PHCC Texas members.
• Construction Industry Education Foundation (CIEF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCIEF partnered with PHCC-TX on the Plumb Perfect | Dream Bathroom Challenge, connecting experienced plumbing professionals with high school students for mentorship through a competition.
• SkillPoint AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkforce development partner offering 160-hour plumbing pre-apprentice program and HVAC programs for entry-level training. PHCC-TX refers members to SkillPoint Alliance for hiring entry-level workers.
• ForgeNowminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDallas-based trade school offering 6-week intensive HVAC and plumbing programs. PHCC-TX refers members for hiring pipeline.
• Goodwill Career and Technical AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustin-based career training offering 210 hours HVAC training and 225 hours plumbing pre-apprentice course. Employees can be hired through JobsToBuild.
• Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency responsible for licensing plumbers in Texas. PHCC-TX provides TSBPE-approved continuing education, test prep, and apprenticeship programs that meet TSBPE requirements.
• U.S. Department of LaborcoreOthersPHCC apprenticeship programs are recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeship. Programs are registered with DOL and each course is approved for 156 hours of related technical instruction (RTI).
• Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency overseeing HVAC licensing. PHCC-TX offers TDLR-approved Continuing Education course required annually for HVAC license renewal in Texas.
• AO SmithminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWater heater and water treatment manufacturer partner and associate member.
• Restoration 1 Lone StarminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRestoration services partner serving plumbing contractors and associated industries.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• IAPMO (International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials): Industry partner of PHCC-TX for codes and standards, including stakeholder engagement during legislative events. Comparable as a standards-setting body that influences the same plumbing code curriculum PHCC-TX delivers through its training programs.
• Service Nation: Business services and training provider for home services contractors, partnered with PHCC-TX. Comparable as a non-overlapping service provider targeting the same plumbing/HVAC contractor customer base with operational training and business coaching.

Broad incumbents

• ACCA (Air Conditioning Contractors of America): National trade association for HVAC contractors offering education, certification, advocacy, and member services. Comparable to PHCC-TX on the HVAC side but with a national scope and member-driven educational programs.
• MCAA (Mechanical Contractors Association of America): National association for mechanical (HVAC, plumbing, piping) contractors providing education, training, and advocacy. Comparable to PHCC-TX's industry association model serving mechanical contractors with workforce development and continuing education.
• UA (United Association of Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Service Techs): International union representing plumbing, pipefitting, and HVAC service workers with its own registered apprenticeship programs. Comparable to PHCC-TX on apprenticeship delivery and trade training, but operates on a union model with different membership economics.
• ASPE (American Society of Plumbing Engineers): Professional society for plumbing engineers and designers offering education, certification, and technical resources. Comparable on the plumbing education and credentialing dimension, though more engineering-focused than PHCC-TX's contractor focus.
• National PHCC: The national parent/affiliate organization of PHCC Texas and the oldest trade association in the U.S. Directly comparable as the umbrella body for plumbing, heating, and cooling contractors that provides advocacy, education, and apprenticeship curricula used by PHCC-TX.

Direct peers

• PHCC of California: A state chapter of National PHCC operating with the same structure — statewide training, advocacy, apprenticeship programs, and membership-based services for plumbing and HVAC contractors. Most structurally comparable peer to PHCC Texas.

Emerging players

• ForgeNow: Dallas-based nonprofit trade school offering 6-week intensive HVAC and plumbing programs. Comparable as a competitor for entry-level trainee pipeline into the P-H-C workforce — overlapping with PHCC-TX's pre-apprentice and apprenticeship programs.
• SkillPoint Alliance: Austin-area nonprofit offering 160-hour plumbing pre-apprentice and HVAC programs. Comparable as a workforce development partner and potential competitor for entry-level trainees in the same Texas geography as PHCC-TX.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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