Texas Air Conditioning Contractors Association (TACCA)

What Texas Air Conditioning Contractors Association (TACCA) does

TACCA is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit trade association founded in 1983 and headquartered in Round Rock, Texas, that represents licensed air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R) contractors across the state. It operates through 10 local chapters, an annual TACCA LIVE conference and expo, and an online member community (TACCA Connect) built on the YourMembership.com association management platform, with social login via Facebook and LinkedIn. Its primary function is to deliver TDLR-approved continuing education, ACR license exam preparation, EPA 608 certification, and technical and business training, alongside a member directory and a Political Action Committee (TACCAPAC) for legislative advocacy.

TACCA's core product surface includes TACCA University (TDLR-approved CE classes, online e-learning at education.tacca.org, ACR exam prep, TECH2TRADE technical training), TACCA Connect (member engagement platform and quarterly TACCAdvantage e-Newsletter), the Member Directory, TACCAPAC, and Member Benefit Programs (healthcare plans and discounts). It serves two primary member segments: licensed HVAC contractors and allied businesses (suppliers, distributors, manufacturers, and service providers such as financial, insurance, and workforce partners), with a secondary segment of contractor staff who access the education and networking resources.

The business model is member-funded, with revenue from recurring annual membership dues, fees for continuing education and exam preparation (e.g., $159 non-member CE, $595-$1,750 license prep bundles), and conference registration and sponsorship (e.g., $449 member / $499 industry partner for the 3-day TACCA LIVE pass). Go-to-market is sales-led via direct account management, website self-enrollment, and the 10 local chapters, and TACCA is governed by a regional Board of Directors. The organization maintains a 20+ year track record of legislative advocacy at the Texas State Capitol and is a member of the ACCA Allied Contractor Organization national network.

Name

Texas Air Conditioning Contractors Association (TACCA)

Legal name

Texas Air Conditioning Contractors Association

Website

https://tacca.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

TACCA is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit trade association serving licensed HVAC/R contractors and allied businesses across Texas through TDLR-approved continuing education, license exam preparation, legislative advocacy, and a 10-chapter member community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Round Rock

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues for licensed HVAC contractors and allied business suppliers. TACCA membership includes the entire business and staff access to resources.
2. Continuing Education & Training: Revenue from TDLR-approved continuing education classes, license preparation courses, and exam prep materials sold through TACCA University.
3. Conference & Events: Registration fees for annual TACCA LIVE conference and expo, including sponsorship and exhibit revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

TACCA is a nonprofit trade association that delivers TDLR-approved continuing education, ACR license exam preparation, and EPA 608 certification training to licensed HVAC/R contractors in Texas. It also provides legislative and regulatory advocacy at the Texas State Capitol, an annual industry conference (TACCA LIVE), 10 regional chapters, and a member-driven community platform (TACCA Connect) supporting both contractor and allied business members.

Product overview

TACCA is a nonprofit trade association offering a portfolio of member services rather than a unified software product. The core offerings include TACCA University (continuing education and exam prep), TACCA Connect (online member community), the TACCA Allied Business Network (supplier partnership program), a Member Directory, TACCAPAC (political advocacy), Member Benefit Programs, and the annual TACCA Live Conference. These services are delivered through the association's website, the YourMembership-powered member platform, in-person classes at chapters statewide, and online e-learning through the education portal. TACCA functions as a membership organization providing advocacy, education, and networking services to licensed HVAC/R contractors in Texas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TACCA University (TACCA-U) Continuing Education TDLR-approved continuing education and HVAC/R business and technical training programs delivered in-person and online for licensed HVAC/R contractors in Texas.
• ACR Exam Prep Course Two-day intensive preparation class with study materials designed to help contractors pass the Texas ACR license exam.
• Online CE e-Learning Courses Self-paced TDLR-approved continuing education courses available anytime through TACCA's online e-learning portal.
• TACCA LIVE Annual Conference Annual three-day HVAC/R industry education and expo event featuring CE sessions, networking opportunities, and an exhibit hall for contractor and allied business members.
• TACCA Allied Business Network Membership program connecting HVAC suppliers and service providers with enhanced benefits, thought leadership opportunities, and exclusive advertising options to Texas contractors.
• TACCAPAC Political Action Committee Political Action Committee that enables TACCA members to support industry-friendly Texas legislators through voluntary contributions.
• TECH2TRADE Technical Training Technical training program for HVAC/R professionals providing hands-on and skills-based instruction.
• Member Directory Searchable directory of licensed HVAC/R contractors available to consumers seeking qualified professionals and to members seeking referral opportunities.

Named customers19 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• EvolvcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 14 January 2026Evolv is the Preferred Provider for TACCA, supporting its network of independent businesses with innovative digital solutions. Evolv sponsors TACCA events and provides exclusive member benefits.
• The Cole GroupcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 2 December 2025The Cole Group is a trusted Texas-based provider of comprehensive background checks for home service companies since 1973. TACCA members receive no setup fees, no monthly minimums, and no long-term contracts.
• MicrofminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 6 January 2025Microf provides lease-to-own solutions for HVAC contractors to expand sales opportunities. Specializes in HVAC and water heater financing for homeowners with challenged credit.
• ALFA CANTORminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 31 October 2024ALFA CANTOR is a Texas-based, EPA Certified Refrigerant Reclaimer providing refrigerant recovery, acquisition, and sales services.
• Group Management Services (GMS)majorGTM or Marketing Partner · 8 October 2024GMS is a Certified Professional Employer Organization (CPEO) providing HR, Compliance, Benefits, Payroll, and Risk Management solutions to TACCA members. Founded in 1996, 12th largest CPEO in the nation.
• MAP (Management Accounting Partners)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 August 2024MAP has been transforming and growing HVAC businesses for over 60 years, empowering more than 15,000 companies. MAP is a strategic partner sponsoring TACCA LIVE Conference keynote and providing business growth tools to members.
• LytxminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 2 August 2024Lytx is a global leader in video safety and video telematics for fleets. Joined as associate member to provide driving safety solutions to HVAC/R industry in Texas.
• Apprentice NowcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 July 2024Apprentice Now provides workforce development tools and EPA 608 Certification Training workshops exclusively for TACCA members. Partnership addresses skilled labor shortage in the HVAC industry.
• ACCA (Air Conditioning Contractors of America)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTACCA is a member of the ACCA Allied Contractor Organization network that monitors legislative matters at the national level.
• Federated InsuranceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInsurance partner featured on homepage slider, providing commercial insurance solutions for HVAC contractors.
• Bryan SutherlandminorOthersBryan Sutherland joined TACCA as Association Assistant in April 2025, supporting member services and organizational operations.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association (PHCC): National trade association for plumbing, heating, and cooling contractors. Highly comparable business model (membership dues, CE, advocacy, annual conference) and a similar state-chapter structure serving overlapping skilled-trade contractors.
• Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA): National HVAC/R contractor trade association of which TACCA is a state-chapter affiliate. Directly comparable because it operates the same member-due + CE + advocacy model, only at national scale and across all U.S. states.
• Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA): National trade association for mechanical contractors (including HVAC, plumbing, and piping). Closely comparable dues/advocacy/training model with state-chapter affiliate structure serving the same Texas mechanical-contractor population as TACCA.
• Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC): National trade association for independent electrical contractors with a strong apprenticeship and continuing-education program. Closely analogous to TACCA in business model (member dues, apprenticeship/CE, advocacy) and in serving a state-licensed skilled-trade contractor base.
• Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA): National trade association representing sheet metal and HVAC contractors. Comparable as a peer membership body delivering education, certification, and advocacy for the same HVAC contractor base, though with a sheet-metal/union tilt.
• Refrigeration Service Engineers Society (RSES): International HVAC/R trade association providing certification, training, and member services to refrigeration and air conditioning technicians. Comparable to TACCA's CE/exam-prep and member-recurring-due model, but with a technician (vs. contractor) emphasis.

Emerging players

• North American Technician Excellence (NATE): Industry-recognized certification body for HVAC/R technicians. Comparable because NATE certifications compete with TACCA's ACR exam prep and EPA 608 programs for the same technician training wallet, though NATE is certification-only rather than a full advocacy/chapter association.

Others

• Building Service Contractors Association International (BSCAI): Trade association for building service and maintenance contractors. Thematically adjacent peer with the same association-management and CE/advocacy playbook serving building-trade contractors, though with a janitorial/facilities-services rather than HVAC emphasis.

Broad incumbents

• Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC): National construction trade association whose Texas chapter represents many of the same general contractors that employ HVAC subcontractors. Comparable as a parallel trade-association model (membership dues, advocacy, CE, chapters) with a broader construction-industry remit.
• ASHRAE: Global professional society for HVAC&R building systems with a much broader engineering-and-design mandate. Comparable as an adjacent membership body offering CE, certification, and standards-setting — but at a more technical/engineering tier than TACCA's contractor focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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