Texas Mold Remediation Industry Statistics (2026)
Every number on this page is computed from official Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation license records, last refreshed October 3, 2026. Free to cite with attribution.
As of October 3, 2026, 6,268 active mold licenses are registered with TDLR in Texas — 678 licensed businesses (remediation companies, assessment companies, and analysis laboratories) and 5,590 licensed individuals (contractors, consultants, technicians, and workers). Another 3,604 licenses in state records have expired and cannot legally perform mold work.
6,268
Active licenses
678
Licensed businesses
5,590
Licensed individuals
3,604
Expired licenses
Licenses by Type
| License Type | Prefix | Active | Expired | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation Company | RCO | 429 | 157 | 586 |
| Mold Remediation Contractor | MRC | 760 | 234 | 994 |
| Mold Remediation Worker | MRW | 3,715 | 2,797 | 6,512 |
| Mold Assessment Company | ACO | 191 | 57 | 248 |
| Mold Assessment Consultant | MAC | 886 | 216 | 1,102 |
| Mold Assessment Technician | MAT | 229 | 131 | 360 |
| Mold Analysis Laboratory | LAB | 58 | 12 | 70 |
| All types | 6,268 | 3,604 | 9,872 |
Top Counties by Active Licenses
Top Cities by Licensed Companies
License Expiration Outlook
When currently active Texas mold licenses come up for renewal. A license that lapses mid-project is a real risk — always check the expiration date before signing a contract.
626
expire in 2026
3,218
expire in 2027
2,414
expire in 2028
7
expire in 2029+
Methodology & Citation
Counts are computed from the complete public license roster published by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), synced weekly into our database. “Active” means the state lists the license as current and the expiration date has not passed. Journalists, researchers, and bloggers are welcome to cite these figures with attribution and a link to this page.