The PHCC Texas Rick Shelton Legacy Scholarship is designed to support the educational aspirations of your eligible family members. Don't miss out on this opportunity to pave the way for their academic and career success!

Deadline for submission: March 31, 2024.

When it comes to hiring new employees, you want the best to represent your company and work with your current team. Knowing that a poor hiring decision can result in costly replacement expenses, strain on management, and diminished morale among current employees, it’s important to thoroughly vet new hires to ensure they are the right fit for your business. The following tips might benefit you when it comes time to hire someone new.

3/9 - 3/10: Master Test Prep | Dallas
3/23/24: Journeyman/Tradesman Test Prep | Buda
4/20 - 4/21: Master Test Prep | San Antonio
4/26 - 4/27: Master Test Prep | Amarillo
4/27/24: Journeyman/Tradesman Test Prep | Buda 

Our 2024 CE classes are now available! Our 2024 courses are approved by TSBPE for all licenses expiring in 2024 and also meets the annual continuing education requirement for licenses expiring in preceding years.

 

 
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Central Texas | East Texas | Gulf Coast | North Texas | South Texas | West Texas | Virtual CE

Backflow Training | Code Training | OSHA Training | Test Prep | Plumbing CE | Med Gas CE 

PHCC Texas is excited to to offer online training in Plumbing and HVACR via the PHCC Academy! From workforce readiness training to formal, DOL-approved apprenticeship programs, the PHCC Academy allows students to take control of their own learning at their own pace on a schedule that works for both employee and employer. The comprehensive curriculum is designed by contractors, for contractors, and course offerings ensure aspiring professionals in Plumbing and HVACR can access quality training anywhere. 

The U.S. continues to experience labor shortages across many industries and roles. This increasingly hurts business owners, as attracting and training new employees can be more costly than implementing an employee retention strategy.

According to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, 71% of small businesses reported that they were dependent on one or two key individuals for ensuring organizational success.
 

To encourage long-term employment while rewarding good performance, learn more more about ways to plan to help retain your best employees.

The Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners has been working diligently to improve processes, communicate updates that impact plumbing licensees in Texas, and revise Board Rules. With so much new information coming down the pike, we've compiled these updates online for you! 

 

New! Ask Kevin: TSBPE is among the first of state agencies to use AI chat support to help users find information on the TSBPE website. Information Specialist, Kevin, has been trained on all TSBPE policies and rules as well as Texas State plumbing license law. If you have a question about anything related to the TSBPE or plumbing in the State of Texas, chances are that you’ll find the answer you’re looking for here.

 

Question: One of our employees is constantly disregarding safety instructions. He recently injured himself at work and filed a workers’ compensation claim. This is the third time in the past two years this has happened, and it will probably continue because he doesn’t follow safety rules. Are we allowed to discipline him when workers’ compensation is involved? I don’t want to keep having these claims when it’s his own fault for not following directions.

To streamline processes and get more accurate headcounts for courses, our cancellation policy for CE courses has recently changed. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to your continued participation in our courses. Please click here to review the updated policy, which is now effective for courses being held in 2024. 

Early voting for the March 5th primary election is underway as of Tuesday, February 20th. There will be a minimum of 15 new House members and two new senators in the legislature next year based on voluntary retirements with more expected following election outcomes in March and November. 

 

All is quiet in Austin while legislators are mostly busy in their districts working on their re-election efforts and tending to their personal professions. However, following the election, we expect the lieutenant governor and speaker to issue interim charges to their standing committees. We will monitor the charges for potential impact on PHCC members and their interests. Meanwhile, the securities fraud trial for Attorney General Ken Paxton is set to commence April 15th in Harris County. General Paxton has plead not guilty to the charges stemming from a 2015 indictment. This is a separate issue from the Paxton impeachment trial last fall when he was acquitted of sixteen articles of impeachment.

Chuck White and Mark Valentini of National PHCC’s government relations team provided their annual review of 2023 and a 2024 outlook of legislative and regulatory trends impacting p-h-c contractors. Fuel choice and gas ban policies at the federal and state level continue to be the top priority for National PHCC, with the rise in gas ban policies at the state and local level potentially shifting the market toward heat pump appliances.

As a member of the PHCC community, you plug into a powerful network of valuable resources and contractors at the local, state, and national level — plus our own PHCC Educational Foundation — offering the knowledge, tools, programs, and services you need to succeed.

National Shooting Complex

Alzafar Shrine Temple | 901 N Loop 1604

Brackenridge Park Golf Course

9 AM to 2 PM
M.O. Campbell Education Center
Construction professionals will host exhibition booths where students can have a hands-on experience to learn about different types of tools and trades. 
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Wednesday, March 27
11:30 AM - 1 PM
Texas Plumbing Supply

PHCC Headquarters | Buda, TX

Special Guest: Frank Denton, TSBPE Chairman

Sam Houston Race Park - Pavilion Centre

Texas Star Golf Course
9 AM Shotgun Start
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4:30 PM
San Pedro Driving Range & Par 3

Thursday, April 25
1:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Greater Houston Sports Club

May 2-3, 2024
Nacogdoches, Texas

Join us for a collaborative session where Texas & Louisiana PHCC contractors share best practices and industry insights. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to advance together!

Mark your calendars and save the date for July 24-26, 2024, in Plano, TX – an event that promises to build on the momentum and take our collective journey to new heights.

TABCo.CPA  is offering a PHCC Members Exclusive: 20% Discount on 1st Year’s Services (Accounting, Bookkeeping, CFO Services, Tax Planning & Tax Preparation)

In today's complex financial landscape, navigating taxes, managing cash flow, and everyday accounting can feel overwhelming. Do you find yourself spending hours on endless spreadsheets, deciphering tax codes, and wondering if you're making the right decisions for your future? At TABCo.CPA, we believe your finances shouldn't be a source of stress. We're here to empower you with personalized, professional guidance to take control of your finances and reach your financial goals.

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 loyal workforce – the incredible PHCC-members-only pricing is only $10/month/family. To learn more, contact our benefit representative, Michael Lerman.

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.

“Best People and Best Practices” deserve the best technology. With over 300 Texas PHCC members, reliable technology should be available to streamline processes and simplify the nature of the business.

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. 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.