Dennis Butts, Owner/Operator of NTX Enviro just posted this:

Establishing an advisory board for the Texas Mold Assessors and Remediators has been long overdue. Now, there is a chance that the current legislative session may establish an advisory board which is a vast change from years past where it seems the only agenda was to Sunset the regulation of the industry. Encourage your representative to vote in favor of adopting SB 1213.

Bill SB 1213 was filed in the 88th Legislature Regular Session by Senator Judith Zaffirini relating to establishing the Mold Assessment and Remediation Advisory Board at the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

SUBCHAPTER A-1. ADVISORY BOARD
Sec. 1958.031. (a) The Mold Assessment and Remediation Advisory Board consists of nine members appointed by the presiding officer of the commission, with the approval of the commission, as follows:
(1) three members who are licensed mold assessment consultants;
(2) three members who are licensed mold remediation contractors;
(3) one member who is a building contractor principally engaged in home construction and is a member of a statewide building trade association;
(4) one member who is a representative of an accredited mold training provider; and
(5) one member who represents the public.

Sec. 1958.034. DUTIES. The advisory board may advise the commission and department on:
(1) technical matters relevant to the administration of this chapter;
(2) standards or performance and work practices for mold assessment or remediation;
(3) qualifications for an initial license and the renewal of a license issued under this chapter, including any training or continuing education; and
(4) other issues affecting mold assessment and remediation.

This Act takes effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this Act takes effect September 1, 2023.

Bill in full:
https://lnkd.in/gF_RS_h9