Relating to the regulation of mold assessors and remediators.

Contracts

• Subcontractor Agreements (MSAs): You must amend MSAs to mandate that *all* personnel provided by staffing agencies or subs hold individual TDLR licenses. Strengthen indemnification clauses to protect your firm against liability for "negligence per se" if a sub utilizes unlicensed labor.
• Client Service Agreements: For post-fire or disaster work, insert specific language citing the SB1255 "Disaster Exemption" (Section 1958.002(b)) to clarify why standard mold protocols and clearance testing are not being applied to demolition activities.

Hiring/Training

• Mandatory Credentialing: The law requires a 100% licensed workforce. You must immediately audit all field staff to identify those operating under the current supervision exemption.
• Training Budget: Allocate funds immediately for training courses and exam fees for these employees. You have less than two years to credential your entire field force.

Reporting & Record-Keeping

• HR Audits: Maintain active TDLR license/registration numbers in every employee's file. General Contractors must verify these numbers for every crew member on a job site, not just the foreman.
• Disaster Documentation: To utilize the new demolition exemption, you must implement an intake form that logs the specific "disaster" event (e.g., Fire Incident Report, FEMA declaration, or insurance claim reference) to prove regulatory compliance during an audit.

Fees & Costs

• High Cost Impact: While state fees remain static, operational costs will spike due to the volume of employees requiring licensure.
• Insurance Review: Consult your broker immediately. General Liability policies often exclude coverage for work performed by unlicensed individuals. With the supervision shield removed, an unlicensed employee causing damage could result in a denied claim.