\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t","hadText":true}Sec.\u00A01958.002.\u00A0\u00A0SCOPE 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.
Text of subsection effective until September 01, 2025
(b)\u00A0\u00A0This chapter does not apply to:
(1)\u00A0\u00A0the following activities when not conducted for the purpose of mold assessment or mold remediation:
(A)\u00A0\u00A0routine cleaning;
(B)\u00A0\u00A0the diagnosis, repair, cleaning, or replacement of plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, electrical, or air duct systems or appliances;
(C)\u00A0\u00A0commercial or residential real estate inspections; and
(D)\u00A0\u00A0the incidental discovery or emergency containment of potential mold contamination during the conduct or performance of services listed in this subsection;
(2)\u00A0\u00A0the repair, replacement, or cleaning of construction materials during the building phase of the construction of a structure;
(3)\u00A0\u00A0the standard performance of custodial activities for, preventive maintenance of, and the routine assessment of property owned or operated by a governmental entity; or
(4)\u00A0\u00A0a pest control inspection conducted by a person regulated under Chapter 1951.
\r\nAdded by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 205, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
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