CONTRACTOR INFORMATION

Interested in a license to become a Texas Mold Assessment Technician, Mold Assessment Consultant, Mold Remediation Contractor or Mold Worker?

Mold remediation in the state of Texas is governed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation and the Mold Assessors and Remediators Occupational Code.

The Texas Mold Assessors and Remediators Occupational Code are an attempt to regulate and professionalize the mold remediation and assessment industry through a series of licensing requirements, minimum performance standards, documentation requirements, and penalties.

All persons performing mold assessments and mold remediation in Texas, if not exempt under the Texas Mold Assessors and Remediators Occupational Code, are required to be licensed or registered. This includes mold assessment companies, mold analysis laboratories, mold assessment technicians, mold assessment consultants, mold remediation workers (with registration as a worker), mold remediation contractors, and mold remediation companies.

Individuals who inspect, analyze and recommend remediation actions are known as mold assessors. Individuals who engage in the business of correcting mold problems are known as mold remediators. To do either, Texas law requires a license from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR).

License Title	Responsibilities	Training Course Required	State Exam Required?
Mold Assessment Technician (MAT)	Performs mold inspection work for an initial or post-remediation assessment.	The assessment technician course shall consist of at least 24 training hours that includes lectures, demonstrations, audio-visuals and hands-on training, course review, and a written test of 50 multiple-choice questions.	Yes
Mold Assessment Consultant (MAC)	Plans and conducts surveys, prepares assessment reports and management plans, prepares remediation protocols, evaluates remediation projects.	The assessment consultant course shall consist of at least 40 training hours that includes lectures, demonstrations, audio-visuals and hands-on training, course review, and a written test of 100 multiple-choice questions.	Yes
*Mold Remediation Worker (registered, not licensed)*	Performs mold remediation.	Remediation worker training shall consist of at least four training hours that includes lectures, demonstrations, audio-visuals, and hands-on training.	No
Mold Remediation Contractor (MRC)	The remediation contractor course shall consist of at least 40 training hours that includes lectures, demonstrations, audio-visuals and hands-on training, course review, and a written test of 100 multiple-choice questions.	Remediation worker training shall consist of at least four training hours that includes lectures, demonstrations, audio-visuals, and hands-on training.	Yes
Mold Remediation Company	Employs one or more Mold Remediation Workers or contractors.	N/A	No

Each individual applying to be licensed or registered must be at least 18 years old at the time of application.

Select the license below to view the education and work experience requirements for gaining a license through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

Mold Assessment Technician (MAT)
Mold Assessment Consultant (MAC)
Mold Remediation Worker(Registered, not licensed)
Mold Remediation Contractor (MRC)

STEP 1

Be a high school graduate or have obtained a General Educational Development (GED) certificate.

STEP 2

Successfully complete a Mold Assessment Technician initial training course offered by a department-accredited training provider and receive a course-completion certificate.

STEP 3

Pass the state licensing examination for Mold Assessment Technicians with a score of at least 70%. All applicants must pass the examination within six months of completing any training course and in three or fewer attempts or they must retake the training course.

STEP 4

Submit a completed application for an initial license within six months of passing the required state exam.

STEP 1

A bachelor’s degree with a major in natural or physical science, engineering, architecture, building construction, or building sciences and at least 1 year of experience in an allied field.

60+ college credit hours with a grade of C or better in the natural, physical, environmental or building sciences, or a field related to any of those sciences, and at least 3 years of experience in an allied field.

A high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) certificate, plus at least 5 years of experience in an allied field.

Certification as an industrial hygienist, a professional engineer, a professional registered sanitarian, a certified safety professional, or a registered architect , with at least 1 year of experience in an allied field.

STEP 2

Successfully complete a Mold Assessment Consultant initial training course offered by a department-accredited training provider and receive a course-completion certificate.

STEP 3

Pass the state licensing examination for Mold Assessment Consultants with a score of at least 70%. All applicants must pass the examination within six months of completing any training course and in three or fewer attempts or they must retake the training course.

STEP 4

Submit a completed application for an initial license within six months of passing the required state exam.

STEP 1

Successfully complete a Mold Remediation worker initial training course offered by a department-accredited training provider or the mold remediation contractor/company employing the individual and receive a course-completion certificate.

STEP 2

Submit a completed application for registration within ten calendar days of successfully completing the required training course.

STEP 1

A bachelor’s degree with a major in natural or physical science, engineering, architecture, building construction, or building sciences and at least 1 year of experience in an allied field or as a general contractor in building construction.

60+ college credit hours with a grade of C or better in the natural, physical, environmental or building sciences, or a field related to any of those sciences, and at least 3 years of experience in an allied field or as a general contractor in building construction.

A high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) certificate, plus at least 5 years of experience in an allied field or as a general contractor in building construction.

Certification as an industrial hygienist, a professional engineer, a professional registered sanitarian, a certified safety professional, or a registered architect , with at least 1 year of experience in an allied field or as a general contractor in building construction.

STEP 2

Successfully complete a Mold Remediation Contractor initial training course offered by a department-accredited training provider and receive a course-completion certificate.

STEP 3

Pass the state licensing examination for Mold Remediation Contractors with a score of at least 70%. All applicants must pass the examination within six months of completing any training course and in three or fewer attempts or they must retake the training course.

STEP 4

Submit a completed application for an initial license within six months of passing the required state exam.