Texas Lead Individual Risk Worker Certification License

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

  • Be conducted by an individual certified by the department as a supervisor
  • Perform lead abatements in target housing and child-occupied facilities

How to Get the Lead Individual Risk Worker Certification License in Texas?

  1. Comply with the requirements set forth for Lead Individual Risk Worker Certification:
  2. Submit an Application Form and pay the required fee
  3. Take the 16 hours DSHS Approved Worker Course
  4. Expect a response from the Department after the validation of the registration
  5. 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