If you are interested in becoming a SME, please complete the Examination Development Committee Application and send it in by June 29, 2026. Preferred qualifications include but are not limited to:

• Relevant Higher Education Degree
• Environmental health experience
• HAZCOM experience
• Construction safety techniques
• OSHA Training
• Confined Space Training
• HAZWOPER Training Certification

TDLR staff will review all eligible licensees and select the SMEs.

All SMEs receive training on their role and must sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). The SME position tasks at a minimum include the following:

• Development of examination questions and answers.
• Referencing rules and laws,
• Reviewing or amending examination items for performance.
• Traveling to Austin to participate in the ERC process.

Our mission is to protect the citizens of Texas and the hard-working members of your profession. We cannot do that without your specialized knowledge of the complexities of your profession. Please consider becoming an ERC SME today.

Click here to download our fillable application

• New legislation affecting Mold licensees
  • A work plan is always required for any remediation project, regardless of size.
  • Check out the “What to Expect During an Inspection” information posted on our website

The new law, Senate Bill (SB) 1255 (89^th Texas Legislature, Regular Session), was signed by Texas Governor Greg Abbott on June 20, 2025, and makes changes to Chapter 1958 of the Occupations Code.

What Has TDLR Been Doing About SB 1255?

TDLR is diligently engaged in a comprehensive review of the mold program and the new law and will make any necessary updates to the TDLR Administrative Rules as outlined in Title 16 of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC).

As of September 16, 2025, TDLR has not issued any official interpretations or updates regarding SB 1255.

TDLR is working through its bill implementation process to interpret and implement this bill. This process involves reviewing and revising the TDLR rules under Title 16 of the TAC.

It’s important to note that the changes made by SB 1255 will have minimal impact on the current day-to-day operations of many licensees. All current administrative rules remain in effect until new administrative rules, procedures and definitions have been formally adopted. Throughout this process TDLR will communicate any proposed changes to the rules via email and with updates to our website. As with all rulemaking, members of the public will have the opportunity to comment on the proposed rules, and those comments will be considered before any new rules are adopted.

What’s Changing?

• SB1255 removes mycotoxins from the definition of “mold” in §1958.001(4).
• Section 1958.002(b) has been amended to exclude the demolition of a structure after a fire or other disaster from the scope of regulated activities. (Definitions and scope will be defined in the upcoming administrative rule adoption.)
• Section 1958.034(2) relating to the advisory board has a simple typographical correction: changing “or” to “of.”
• Section 1598.102(b) of the Occupations Code is repealed. The repealed text: “An employee of a license holder is not required to be licensed under this chapter to perform mold assessment or mold remediation while supervised by the license holder, as provided by rules adopted under Section 101.

What do I need to do?

Follow the rules as they are currently written. Official interpretations will come directly from TDLR.

What if I have questions?

If you have any questions regarding SB 1255, the bill implementation process, rule review process, or rule implementation process, please contact TDLR directly via the TDLR mold program email. Stay up to date with any changes by looking at the TDLR mold program website or signing up for email updates.

• New legislation affecting Mold licensees
• TDLR hires veterans

Articles in the July 2025 edition of On the Level include updates on:

• 2025 Legislative recap
• Test Format Change for Electricians
• Elimination of Architectural Barriers Forms
• Boiler Safety Maintenance Checklist

• Know the Difference Between Heat Stroke & Exhaustion
• Project Start/Stop Dates: What They Are & How To Do Them Correctly
• Busted! Top Five Mold Remediation Violations Issued By TDLR
• How Do I Contact TDLR For General Mold Program Questions?
• Useful Links, Including Mold FAQs, Rules and Laws
• I’m Aware of Unlicensed Activity. How Do I File a Complaint?
• How to Receive Automatic Updates About the Mold Program

• To Notify TDLR, Or Not to Notify
• How Do I Contact TDLR For General Mold Program Questions?
• Useful Links, Including Mold FAQs, Rules and Laws
• I’m Aware of Unlicensed Activity. How Do I File a Complaint?
• How to Receive Automatic Updates About the Mold Program

• Advisory Board Openings
• Legislative Update
• Program Updates
• Quiz Yourself

• Meet the New Executive Director
• Program Updates
• How To Find Disciplinary Actions
• Quiz Yourself