.png) In today’s fast-changing business world, no company succeeds in isolation. Whether you’re a small business owner, an independent contractor, or part of a large organization, membership in a trade association is one of the smartest investments you can make—for your business, your industry, and your professional growth.
A Stronger Voice, Together
Trade associations unite professionals and businesses within the same industry to advocate for shared interests. When you join, you’re not just gaining a membership card—you’re gaining a voice at the table. PHCC Texas represents members before legislators, regulators, and the public, ensuring your concerns and priorities are heard. One business alone can’t move the needle on policy, but a unified industry can.
Access to Knowledge and Expertise
Members enjoy access to industry research, data, training, and best practices that are often unavailable elsewhere. PHCC Texas acts as a knowledge hub, keeping you informed about regulatory changes, market trends, and innovations that impact your field. This means you stay ahead of the curve—and ahead of the competition.
Networking and Collaboration
In business, relationships matter. PHCC Texas creates opportunities to connect with peers, potential partners, and industry leaders through conferences, seminars, and online forums. These connections often lead to new ideas, business opportunities, and collaborative solutions to shared challenges.
Professional Development and Credibility
Membership also signals professional credibility. Being part of a recognized association shows clients and customers that you adhere to high industry standards and are committed to ethical, professional conduct. Many associations offer certification programs, continuing education, and leadership opportunities that help you—and your team—grow.
Supporting Industry Growth
By joining, you contribute to something bigger than your own business. Membership dues and participation help fund advocacy, education, and outreach efforts that advance the entire industry. In other words, your involvement helps shape a stronger, more sustainable future for your field.
A Worthwhile Investment
In challenging economic times, it’s tempting to view association dues as an expense—but in reality, they’re an investment in knowledge, influence, and opportunity. The connections you make, the insights you gain, and the collective impact you help drive can far outweigh the cost of membership.
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PHCC Texas is lucky to have such amazing local chapters that connect to our members and provide the opportunity to learn and to have fun! Our local chapters contact information can be found HEREOur local chapters provide the opportunity to connect to other contractors in your area and provide a COMMUNITY of support. As a contractor, there is a lot to know and to do, and sometimes it helps to ask someone else what they did in the same situation. As a PHCC member, you have access to the wealth of knowledge that comes from many years of combined experience from contractors across the area.
Join the local chapter for informative lunch and learns. These are great opportunities to meet the local inspector, or hear from financial advisors, learn about legislative initiatives, or meet suppliers with new products.
More than that, local chapters host fun events that provide the opportunity for fun. Whether it’s clay shooting, fishing, or golfing, it’s a great time to hang out with people in the same profession with a chance to relax and create that sense of community. Who doesn’t love to win prizes, bring in the biggest fish, or collect golf bragging rights!
If you are in an area with a local chapter, get involved and see what a great community exists at PHCC Texas.
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🔧In a recent regulatory update, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has repealed the January 1, 2026, installation deadline for residential and light commercial air conditioners and heat pumps manufactured before January 1, 2025.
This change provides relief to distributors and contractors navigating the ongoing transition away from high-global-warming-potential (GWP) refrigerants such as R-410A.
What’s Not Changing: The long-term phase-down of refrigerant production and imports continues as mandated by law, meaning no new HFCs can be produced to offset demand for high-GWP refrigerants. All existing requirements for refrigerant reclaim, recovery, and leak repair remain in effect. The manufacture and import ban for new R-410A AC and heat pump systems still takes effect on January 1, 2025, preventing new full-system installations after that date. However, the Outdoor Condensing Unit loophole remains—allowing continued production and import of outdoor units solely for servicing existing systems. Timelines for VRF systems are unchanged, though HARDI continues to advocate for the EPA to remove all installation deadlines, including those affecting VRF equipment.
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EPA certifications help HVAC technicians to handle appliances that contain refrigerants, which has the potential to pollute the air and cause damage to the environment. The EPA has strict regulations that professionals can follow to remain safe and ensure that they dispose of refrigerant safely. If you're in the HVAC field, or interested in becoming an HVAC technician, learning what EPA certifications are beneficial for you.
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Rheem Plumbing Training On Demand
If you are looking for answers or need a refresher course on Rheem products, check out their learning on demand.
Top 3 Reasons to Take an E-Learning Webinar
They are short—you will be able to learn a lot in the 30-60 minute webinars, and you can take as many as you’d like since they’re free.
You can fit them in anywhere, anytime—you can sign up for live sessions that include a Q&A and watch them from your home or on the road, or you can access the ‘Anytime E-Learning’ videos at your convenience.
It’s a great way to stay in the know—you will have the latest information about new products, installation specifics, and detailed technical information so that your knowledge is always up to date.
Our Experienced Technical Trainers Are Here for Plumbers
Mike and Pierce are currently running our online webinars, and their vast plumbing industry experience prior to joining Rheem® ensures that you are getting the correct information when you need it. Now, they are here specifically to help plumbers obtain the ongoing education that they need.
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As the holiday season approaches, many of us look for meaningful ways to give back. One of the most beloved traditions for families, churches, and communities around the world is Operation Christmas Child, a ministry that turns simple shoeboxes into powerful tools of love and hope.
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ut have you ever wondered what actually happens after you pack that shoebox full of toys, hygiene items, and school supplies? Where does it go—and can you really find out who receives it?
A Global Effort with Local Hearts
Operation Christmas Child is more than just a gift-giving project—it’s a global ministry reaching children in over 170 countries. The effort is powered by hundreds of thousands of volunteers who carefully inspect, prepare, and deliver each shoebox with prayer and purpose.
What makes this operation unique is its local approach. Once the shoeboxes reach their destination country, local believers—pastors, church leaders, and volunteers—take the lead. They know their communities best: the culture, the language, and the needs of the children. These volunteers receive extensive training and materials to help them host outreach events where the Gospel is shared alongside the shoebox gifts.
More Than a Gift
Every shoebox is an opportunity for connection and transformation. After receiving their gifts, children are often invited to participate in The Greatest Journey, a 12-lesson discipleship program that helps them grow in their understanding of faith and share it with others. This means your small act of kindness can ripple far beyond one moment—it can influence families and communities for years to come.
Track Your Shoebox—See Where It Goes
For those who love a personal connection, Operation Christmas Child offers a way to track your shoebox. By donating online and following the instructions provided, you’ll receive a unique QR code. Attach it to your box, and once it’s delivered, you’ll be notified where in the world your shoebox ended up. Whether it’s a remote village in Africa, a coastal town in the Philippines, or a mountain community in South America, you’ll get to see the global impact of your generosity.
A Simple Gift, an Eternal Impact
Operation Christmas Child reminds us that small, thoughtful gifts can open doors to joy, faith, and transformation. As you pack your shoebox this season—whether it’s with crayons and a soccer ball or a stuffed animal and a toothbrush—know that you’re part of something much bigger: a worldwide movement of compassion and hope.
So grab a shoebox, fill it with love, and send it off knowing it will reach a child who needs to be reminded that they are seen, valued, and loved. There is still time to donate online.
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Our 2025 courses are approved by TSBPE for all licenses expiring in 2025 and also meets the annual continuing education requirement for licenses expiring in preceding years.
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Did You Know?
By 2032, an additional 23,000 HVACR jobs will have been created.
PHCC Business Leadership Essentials is a 10-week, fully digital program designed for current and aspiring leaders in the plumbing & HVACR industry. Focused on the essentials of people management and business finance, it empowers managers at every stage of their careers to reskill and upskill effectively.
Contact the PHCC State Office at (512) 523-8094 or learn more here.
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Family-owned businesses are a vital part of the American economy. These businesses employ nearly 46% of the U.S. workforce, totaling over 59 million employees.
Despite their economic impact and deep community roots, many family businesses face a silent threat: lack of succession planning.
Succession planning is a critical, yet often overlooked element of long-term business sustainability.
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Question
We allow our employees to telecommute when it snows during the colder months. We have an employee claiming that, since he performs work at home on his personal computer, we are not allowed to monitor his work. Is this true? Should we provide all employees with company-issued laptops to use at home, allowing us to monitor their work? We are hesitant to do this because we are concerned that our employees may lose or damage our equipment.
Answer
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Lifting objects is a necessary part of many jobs. However, it’s easy for employees to develop bad habits that can harm their backs and put them out of commission. Back injuries are one of the leading causes of disability for workers.1 Injuries can develop over time from long-term repetitive activity or result from a single mishap.
Management's Role in Back Injury Prevention
Your role as a business owner is essential in promoting back injury prevention at work. Encourage safe lifting techniques with these actions:
Create a Workplace Policy – This may include guidelines on proper lifting practices, supervision, team assistance, and using appropriate tools.
Conduct a Hazard Assessment – Identify lifting risks and work with employees to address them.
Host Regular Safety Meetings and Training – Discuss safe lifting practices on a frequent basis.
Provide Lifting Aids – Offer tools like adjustable carts and hoists for heavy items.
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All 17 Texas Constitutional Amendments Approved by Voters
In a significant election for state governance and local authority, Texas voters approved all 22 constitutional amendments on the ballot. The propositions addressed a wide range of issues—from veterans’ housing and property tax relief to school funding, infrastructure, and civil justice reform. Below is a summary of each approved amendment and what it means for Texans.
Proposition 1—HJR 68
Authorizes the Veterans' Land Board to use excess funds from veterans’ land and housing assistance programs to support veterans' homes and make bond payments. This measure strengthens the state’s ability to care for aging or infirm veterans.
Proposition 2—HJR 51
Extends from six months to two years the time a former owner of a mineral interest sold for unpaid property taxes has to redeem the property, providing additional protection for mineral rights owners.
Proposition 3—HJR 55
Allows the Legislature to exempt from taxation land owned by religious organizations that is leased for use as a school or intended for expansion or construction of a place of worship, provided it yields no revenue.
Proposition 4—SJR 30
Permits conservation and reclamation districts to use tax revenue to develop and finance parks and recreation facilities and authorizes local bond elections for park improvements in several large Texas counties.
Proposition 5—SJR 25
Exempts travel trailers not used as residences or for income production from property taxes, easing the burden on Texans who own RVs or recreational trailers.
Proposition 6—HJR 23
Allows qualified homeowners to refinance a home equity loan with a reverse mortgage, providing more flexibility for seniors seeking to convert home equity into income.
Proposition 7—HJR 44
Reduces the number of jurors in district court misdemeanor cases from twelve to six, streamlining lower-level criminal proceedings.
Proposition 8—HJR 62
Permits the Legislature to allow a person to assume office without an election if they are the only qualified candidate. This provision applies to both state and local offices, reducing the cost of uncontested elections.
Proposition 9—HJR 68 (Section 2)
Revises how funds from the Permanent School Fund (PSF) are distributed to the Available School Fund, allowing a portion of the PSF’s investment growth to be used for public education funding.
Proposition 10—HJR 61
Allows cities to donate surplus firefighting equipment and supplies to the Texas Forest Service, which can then distribute them to rural volunteer fire departments in need.
Proposition 11—HJR 85
Authorizes the Legislature to regulate and govern wineries across Texas, even in areas where local laws restrict the sale of alcohol.
Proposition 12—HJR 3
Authorizes the Legislature to set limits on non-economic damages in medical malpractice and other civil lawsuits, addressing long-debated tort reform issues.
Proposition 13—HJR 16
Allows counties, cities, and junior college districts to freeze property taxes for senior citizens and disabled homeowners, similar to freezes already available for school district taxes.
Proposition 14—HJR 28
Permits the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to issue short-term notes or borrow funds (up to two years) for highway improvement projects, enhancing flexibility in transportation financing.
Proposition 15—HJR 54
Protects local public retirement system benefits from being reduced or impaired, ensuring security for public employees’ accrued retirement benefits.
Proposition 16—SJR 42
Authorizes home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) and the refinancing of home equity loans with reverse mortgages, modernizing Texas home lending laws.
Proposition 17—HJR 21
Prohibits any increase in school property taxes on the homes of disabled persons, extending existing protections for elderly homeowners.
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As a plumber or HVAC contractor in Texas, joining PHCC Texas unlocks a wealth of benefits designed to help you thrive in today’s competitive market. Here’s how our membership can make a difference for you:
Best Practice Sharing: Tap into a vast network of professionals to exchange insights and strategies. Learn from the best in the industry and stay ahead of the curve with cutting-edge practices.
Advocacy: Benefit from our strong voice in legislative and regulatory matters. PHCC Texas advocates on your behalf to ensure that your interests are represented and protected.
Workforce Development: Invest in your team's future by sending apprentices to our comprehensive training programs. With options available online or in person in San Antonio and Dallas, you’ll ensure your workforce is skilled and ready.
Expert & Affordable Training: Gain access to high-quality, cost-effective training designed to enhance your skills and knowledge. From technical courses to business management, our programs are tailored to meet your needs.
Savings & Discounts: Enjoy exclusive member discounts on tools, equipment, and services. Our partnerships with industry vendors translate into significant savings for your business.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with a community of like-minded professionals through our events and activities. Build relationships that could lead to new opportunities and collaborations.
Enhanced Visibility: Your business will be prominently featured in our annual Membership Directory, increasing your visibility and connecting you with potential clients and partners.
Joining PHCC Texas equips you with the resources, tools, and support you need to strengthen your business now and into the future. Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of a powerful network dedicated to your success.
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Thursday, December 11, 2025, 4:30 PM until 7:30 PM
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Finding the best employees—full-time, part-time, or contract labor—is tougher than ever. The newest PHCC Texas member benefit, stand-alone Teladoc Telemedicine, allows you to take advantage of a more healthy, present, and more loyal workforce—the incredible PHCC-members-only pricing is only $10/month/family. To learn more, contact our benefit representative, Michael Lerman.
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“Best People and Best Practices” deserves the best technology. With over 300 Texas PHCC members, reliable technology should be available to streamline processes and simplify the nature of the business.
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Fueling solutions for business: streamline how you manage your company’s fuel expenses. The more your employees fuel at Exxon and Mobil, the more they maximize your rebates.
For questions and/or to start an application, call (443) 668-8425 or email Juan Munoz.
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Home and business owners go to great lengths to minimize damage and ensure their plumbing systems are safe, efficient, and sustainable. When exploring options for installations, repairs, or upgrades, maintain peace of mind by hiring licensed professionals. While there's no guarantee that everything will go exactly as planned, hiring a licensed professional will provide increased assurance of protection.
Members of PHCC Texas are licensed by the State of Texas, and the public can be confident that they will be employing someone with the necessary skills and commitment to high standards.
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