{"data":{"id":"us-tx/tex.-occupations-code-1958.002","jurisdiction":"us-tx","citation":"Tex. Occupations Code § 1958.002","heading":"SCOPE OF AUTHORITY.","body":"(a) This chapter applies only to the regulation of mold-related activities that affect indoor air quality, including a mold-related activity performed by a third party for compensation at a property owned or operated by a governmental entity.\n(b) This chapter does not apply to:\n(1) the following activities when not conducted for the purpose of mold assessment or mold remediation:\n(A) routine cleaning;\n(B) the diagnosis, repair, cleaning, or replacement of plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, electrical, or air duct systems or appliances;\n(C) commercial or residential real estate inspections; and\n(D) the incidental discovery or emergency containment of potential mold contamination during the conduct or performance of services listed in this subsection;\n(2) the repair, replacement, or cleaning of construction materials during the building phase of the construction of a structure;\n(3) the standard performance of custodial activities for, preventive maintenance of, and the routine assessment of property owned or operated by a governmental entity;\n(4) a pest control inspection conducted by a person regulated under Chapter 1951; or\n(5) demolition of a structure after a fire or other disaster.\nAdded by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 205, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.\nAmended by:\nActs 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 493 (S.B. 1255), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2025.","path":["OCCUPATIONS CODE","TITLE 12. PRACTICES AND TRADES RELATED TO WATER, HEALTH, AND SAFETY","SUBTITLE B. PRACTICES RELATED TO HEALTH AND SAFETY","CHAPTER 1958. MOLD ASSESSORS AND REMEDIATORS","SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS"],"source_url":"https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.1958.htm#1958.002","current_through":"89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-27T01:47:31Z","sha256":"1764fb5b0c6cec56df721cc442d2e5c41df3ac9541fa4f7f682c6556dc5f7a56","source_id":"us-tx","stale":false,"prev":"us-tx/tex.-occupations-code-1958.001","next":"us-tx/tex.-occupations-code-1958.031"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}