Tex. Occ. Code Section 1958.002
Scope of Authority


(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.

(b)

This chapter does not apply to:

(1)

the following activities when not conducted for the purpose of mold assessment or mold remediation:

(A)

routine cleaning;

(B)

the diagnosis, repair, cleaning, or replacement of plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, electrical, or air duct systems or appliances;

(C)

commercial or residential real estate inspections; and

(D)

the incidental discovery or emergency containment of potential mold contamination during the conduct or performance of services listed in this subsection;

(2)

the repair, replacement, or cleaning of construction materials during the building phase of the construction of a structure;

(3)

the standard performance of custodial activities for, preventive maintenance of, and the routine assessment of property owned or operated by a governmental entity; or

(4)

a pest control inspection conducted by a person regulated under Chapter 1951 (Structural Pest Control).
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 205, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.

Source: Section 1958.002 — Scope of Authority, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.­1958.­htm#1958.­002 (accessed May 25, 2024).

Accessed:
May 25, 2024

§ 1958.002’s source at texas​.gov