Testing and cleanup are intentionally separated in Texas.
Texas allows a person or company to hold both mold assessment and remediation licenses, but TDLR says they generally cannot perform both roles on the same project. That separation is a core consumer-protection rule.
Assessment and remediation are different jobs
The assessor investigates the condition and can develop the remediation protocol. The remediator performs the cleanup work. TDLR's FAQ states that holding both licenses does not authorize the same person or company to do both on the same project, except for a narrow school-district exception.
Verify the license before hiring
For regulated mold work, confirm the relevant Texas license and make sure the company is performing the role it says it is performing. A general contractor, water-restoration company or home inspector is not automatically a licensed mold assessor or remediator.
Why neutral diagnosis matters
TDLR's enforcement standards specifically address false, misleading or deceptive claims and representations designed to exploit consumer fear. A responsible decision process starts with the moisture source and evidence, not a preselected remediation sale.
Insurance is a separate question
Whether mold work is licensed does not determine whether insurance pays. Texas Department of Insurance guidance distinguishes sudden accidental water losses from gradual leaks and flood-related losses.
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