Guides for Texas homeowners

Short, plain-English answers to the questions people ask before they hire — each one built on the exact wording of Texas law.

The 25 sq ft rule

Do you need a licensed mold pro? The 25 square foot rule

Texas draws the license line at 25 contiguous square feet. What that means, and what to do when you can’t tell how big the problem is.

Testing vs cleanup

Two licenses, two jobs, and a law that keeps them apart on the same project. Which one you need first, and why.

The law

The exact words of the statutes that protect you, and what each one means when you hire.