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How secure is your business from potential theft or robbery? According to the Department of Justice, there were more than 9 million property crime offenses in the United States in 2010 and an estimated loss total of $15.7 billion. Whether from an outsider, a customer or an employee (past or present), every business is at some risk for crime.

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The HVACR industry is caught in the middle of a trade war between the U.S. and China. Trade tariffs began in the first quarter of 2018, and both countries have continued to set retaliatory trade regulations throughout the summer.

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Selling your business is a complicated process that brings about a range of emotions. Your company is something you have poured your sweat and tears into, and letting go, no matter the price, is always bittersweet. That being said, it makes good sense to be prepared ahead of time for the day when you may want – or need – to walk away.

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Did you know? The TSBPE now allows ALL plumbers to complete their annual continuing education requirement for license renewal via correspondence course (mail) regardless of where they reside.

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They say that there is power in numbers. We need you to lend your voice to our efforts as we prepare to respond to the recent Sunset Commission recommendations regarding TSBPE. Please join us in our fight to protect the license you hold and the agency that oversees your industry. For an introductory price of just $750, you can become a part of "the" association for the plumbing and hvac industry in Texas. See the application attached and join today!

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Monday, November 12th marked the first day of bill filing for the 86th legislative session. By the end of the day, more than 400 bills were filed by legislators giving Texans a sneak peek at what may be considered in 2019. Many of the bills filed were "refiles" of legislation that did not pass in 2017 while others were new proposals. Some of the notables included a proposal to exempt Texas from daylight savings time, legislation to reduce and eventually end the state franchise tax on businesses, preemption of local ordinances mandating paid sick leave for employees and multiple proposals related to decriminalizing possession of marijuana under certain amounts.

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Larry started his own plumbing business in 1979. Today, his family owns and operates the company. Our team of master plumbers and journeymen relies on a total of 75 years of experience to uphold Larry's high standards.

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ABSOLUTELY! Join your fellow PHCC Texas members for our 2019 Walk on the Capitol, January 30, 2019 in Austin. The license you have earned is of extreme value. You earned it! As the leading association representing the plumbing and air conditioning industry in Texas, our goal is to stand up for the license holders and registered apprentices. We recognize how important it is to the citizens of Texas to have qualified and well-trained skilled labor.

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Both members and non-members can use the PHCC Career Center to reach qualified candidates. Employers can post jobs online, search for qualified candidates based on specific job criteria, and create an online resume agent to email qualified candidates daily.

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Simplify your estimating process, prepare accurate bids, and become more efficient and profitable. PHCC has partnered with Harrison Publishing House’s CINX platform to provide a comprehensive plumbing and piping database for accurate, in-depth material pricing to create your own pricing workbook.

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