Texas renewal guide
Mold Remediation Contractor License
If this license is up for renewal, this page gives you the fee, the timeline, and the items that usually hold the filing up.
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What matters before you file.
Check the fee, the renewal window, and the documents or insurance records that can slow approval down.
Issuing authority
Renewal period
Every 24 months
Renewal fee
$450.00
Late penalty
$225.00
Bond requirement
No
Insurance requirement
Yes — General Liability
Continuing education
8 hours
Before you renew
Get the filing straight.
- 1
Finish the CE first
Complete the 8 required hours before you start the renewal.
- 2
Check the insurance certificates
Make sure the required policies are current and match what the board or agency expects before you file.
- 3
File with the board
File through Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) and pay the $450.00 renewal fee once the supporting proof is ready.
Renew online - 4
Leave room for processing
Typical processing time is 21 days, so do not wait until the last minute.
If you miss the deadline, the late penalty is $225.00, with a 90-day grace period.
Detailed notes
The fine print is here.
Texas Mold Remediation Contractor License
In Texas, the contractor license and the company license are not the same thing. That is the part many people miss.
If your business is taking on regulated mold cleanup work, you usually need the Mold Remediation Contractor license for the individual in responsible charge and a separate Mold Remediation Company license for the business entity.
What this page covers
This page focuses on the Mold Remediation Contractor license because that is the credential most contractors search first. But you should plan the company filing at the same time so the business can legally offer the work.
What TDLR asks for
TDLR's FAQ says a mold remediation contractor applicant must first submit the application and supporting documents before the exam is scheduled.
Expect to prepare:
- the contractor application and the $450 fee
- proof of the required training, education, and experience
- proof of the required insurance
- a passing score on the contractor exam after TDLR approves the application
Renewal and late-renewal rules
- renewal cycle: every 2 years
- renewal fee: $450
- continuing education: 8 hours each renewal cycle
- expired 90 days or less: 1.5x the normal renewal fee, which totals $675 and effectively adds a $225 late penalty
- expired more than 90 days but less than 18 months: 2x the normal renewal fee, which totals $900
The separation rule matters
Texas lets a person or company hold both assessment and remediation licenses, but TDLR's FAQ says you generally cannot perform both assessment and remediation on the same project unless you are working for a school district on that district's project.
That means the licensing strategy matters almost as much as the fee chart. If your firm wants to offer both services, you need to keep the project-level separation rule in mind before you market the work.
Practical takeaway
The Texas mold program is not just one card. It is a package of individual licensing, company licensing, insurance, and project-separation rules. If you only budget for the contractor exam and ignore the company license or insurance filing, you will still be incomplete.
*Disclaimer: This information is provided for general reference only and does not constitute legal advice. Verify current requirements directly with TDLR before applying, renewing, or taking on regulated mold work.*
Official links
Check the board or agency directly.
Required documents
- Proof of Insurance
- training_certificate
- Experience Documentation
- Examination Results
Source notes
TDLR mold FAQs, license application and renewal pages, and mold program materials covering contractor, company, insurance, and late-renewal rules . Verified April 2026.
Rules move. Check Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) again before you pay, renew, or schedule work around this requirement.
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