S.B. No. 1255 amends the Occupations Code to enhance the regulation of mold assessors and remediators in Texas. The bill redefines "mold" to include "any living or dead fungi or related products or parts, including spores and hyphae." It also clarifies the activities exempt from the chapter's regulations, adding pest control inspections and demolition of structures after disasters to the list of exceptions. Additionally, the advisory board's duties are updated to include advising on standards for mold assessment or remediation and qualifications for licensing.

Furthermore, the bill repeals Section 1958.102(b) of the Occupations Code, which may have previously outlined specific duties or regulations related to mold assessment. The changes made by this Act will only apply to conduct occurring on or after its effective date of September 1, 2025, ensuring that any actions taken before this date will still be governed by the previous law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Occupations Code 1958.001, Occupations Code 1958.002, Occupations Code 1958.034, Occupations Code 1958.102 (Occupations Code 1958)
Senate Committee Report: Occupations Code 1958.001, Occupations Code 1958.002, Occupations Code 1958.034, Occupations Code 1958.102 (Occupations Code 1958)
Engrossed: Occupations Code 1958.001, Occupations Code 1958.002, Occupations Code 1958.034, Occupations Code 1958.102 (Occupations Code 1958)
House Committee Report: Occupations Code 1958.001, Occupations Code 1958.002, Occupations Code 1958.034, Occupations Code 1958.102 (Occupations Code 1958)
Enrolled: Occupations Code 1958.001, Occupations Code 1958.002, Occupations Code 1958.034, Occupations Code 1958.102 (Occupations Code 1958)