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January 2025

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First Capitol Update Published

The 89th Legislative session kicked off on January 14, 2025. The Captiol Update will provide insights tokeep you informed about important HVAC/R news & events at the Texas State Capitol. CAPITOL UPDATE

ACCA 2025 Early Bird Pricing Ends January 31, 2025

TACCA members can enjoy an additional $100 off using the code 25TACCA100 at checkout.

Inflation Reduction Act Paused by Executive Order

Inflation Reduction Act Included Incentives for High-Efficiency and Electric HVAC Equipment

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA):

President Donald Trump signed an executive order (EO) on his first day back in office that pauses major funding initiatives tied to the clean energy movement. The IRA included incentives for high-efficiency and electric HVAC equipment. The legislation extended and enhanced several existing tax credits for energy-efficiency projects in residential and non-residential buildings and set aside $8.8 billion in new, direct-to-consumer rebates for the purchase of qualified HVAC equipment.

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Texas Air Conditioning Contractors Association Announces New Board of Directors and Executive Committee for 2025

TACCA - The Texas Air Conditioning Contractors Association is proud to announce the installation of its 2025 Board of Directors and Executive Committee. The new board was sworn in during the first quarter 2025 board meeting last week, marking a historic milestone for TACCA with its first legacy state president.

Rob Elolf with Environmental Air was officially sworn in as TACCA’s 2025 Board President by his father, Bob Elolf, Environmental Air who served as TACCA State President in 2007. This significant event represents a unique moment in TACCA’s history and underscores generational commitment to the association.

“As a second-generation HVAC business owner and the son of a past TACCA president, I am deeply honored to continue my family’s legacy by serving as the 2025 TACCA President and representing the hardworking HVAC contractors of Texas. Our industry plays a vital role in keeping our state comfortable, safe, and efficient, and I am committed to ensuring that we continue to thrive. Together, we will influence legislation to protect our businesses, promote education to elevate our trade, and support the dedicated contractors who serve our communities daily. It’s a privilege to give back to an industry that means so much to me and to Texas," Rob Elolf, 2025 TACCA State President.

Question? Holiday Pay for Nonexempt Employees

Can we require that nonexempt employees work on holidays? Some of our employees said that they should not be required to work on holidays and that, if they do, we owe them extra pay. Is any of this true? These are nonexempt employees in California.

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Estate & Business Succession Planning

Thursday, February 20, 2025

(1:00 PM Central)

30 minutes

Complimentary

This presentation will address top legal issues for individuals and business owners, focusing on business success and personal estate planning to reduce risks.

Additional discussion items include:

Corporate document upkeep
Liability and asset protection
Business entity structure
Employee retention strategies
How personal estate plans can shape future generations

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