Despite vocal opposition from HVAC contractors, Trane, and the Texas chapter of Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA), the Texas House and Senate recently passed a bill that allows licensed alarm system installers to install, repair, or replace thermostats and other temperature control interfaces.
The bill — which received significant support from several large home security and automation companies, including AT&T, ADT, and Comverge — will go into effect Sept. 1, once it is signed by the governor.