Texas Lead Individual Risk Assessor Certification Contractor License

The Lead Individual Risk Assessor Certification Contractor License allows you to do the following work:

• Conduct lead risk assessments
• Manage lead inspections
• Direct lead hazard screens
• Sample dust and soil for the purposes of lead abatement cleanup and clearance testing

How to Get the Lead Individual Risk Assessor Certification Contractor’s License in Texas?

1. Comply with the requirements set forth for Lead Individual Risk Assessor Certification Contractor:
   • Take the Inspector (24 hours) and Risk Assessor (16 hours) Approved Courses by the DSHS
   • Register for the required examination in order to obtain an appointment for taking the mandatory State exam; the fee for this examination can be paid by providing a money order for the defined amount to the Department of State Health Services, account #ZZ112-085
   • Submit an Application Form and pay the fee
   • Comply with one of the following combinations of education and experience requisites:
     • Option 1: Bachelor's Degree and one year of experience in a related field (e.g., Lead, Asbestos, Public Health, or Environmental Remediation trades)
     • Option 2: Associate's Degree and two years of experience in a related field
     • Option 3: High School Diploma (or equivalent) and three years of experience in a related field
     • Option 4: Certification as an IH, PE, Public Health Nurse, RS , CSP, Architect, or Environmental Scientist
2. Expect a response from the Department after the validation of the registration
3. Contact the Department of State Health Services Environmental Lead Program at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or at (512) 834 6600 for more details on the certification process

Texas Lead Individual Risk Assessor Certification Contractor License Exam

Below is the available information related to the trade exam. To be approved to register for an exam, all applicants must submit an Lead State Examination Registration Document, the exam fee, a copy of any appropriate training certificates, and other required documents requested by the Department of State Health Services.

Texas Lead Individual Risk Assessor Certification Contractor Lead State Trade Exam

• Testing Company: DSHS
• Subjects Involved:
  • Lead inspections
  • Written risk assessment reports
  • Assessment results interpretation
  • Identification of hazard control strategies to reduce or eliminate lead exposures
  • Post-abatement soil and dust clearance, sampling, and result evaluation
  • Risk assessment and lead hazard-related activities in target housing and child-occupied facilities