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Licensed environmental consulting · Since 2013

Asbestos, Lead & Mold Consulting for All of Texas

Know exactly what's in your building before you renovate, demolish, buy, or lease. TSEC delivers licensed surveys, inspections, and regulator-ready reports — one consultant from first call to final report, anywhere in Texas.

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TDSHS-licensed asbestos consultant agency Statewide coverage, every major metro Bilingual field service & reporting
Same-day quotes. Most reports delivered within a few business days of sampling.
2013
Serving Texas property owners
3
Licensed disciplines under one roof
100+
Texas cities served
EN · ES
Reports and service in English & Spanish
Why clients choose TSEC

Consulting that makes your project easier, not harder

Compliance work shouldn't slow down a renovation, a sale, or a school year. Here's what working with us looks like.

Fast, predictable turnaround

Quotes the same business day, inspections scheduled within days, and reports delivered on the timeline we promised — so permits and closings stay on track.

Reports that pass review

Every report is written for the regulator, the contractor, and you: clear findings, photos, lab data, and recommendations — ready to submit as-is.

One consultant, start to finish

The licensed consultant who walks your property is the one who writes your report and answers your questions. No hand-offs, no call centers.

Independent by design

TSEC doesn't perform abatement or remediation, so our findings are never shaped by a construction contract. You get an honest answer about what's actually there.

What we do

Three licensed disciplines. One consulting firm.

Whether you need a single pre-renovation survey or ongoing asbestos, lead, and mold program management across a portfolio, TSEC scopes, performs, and documents the work so it holds up under regulatory review.

Asbestos Consulting

Surveys, inspections, AHERA compliance, air monitoring, abatement design, and project oversight.

Asbestos services

Lead (Pb) Consulting

Lead-based paint inspections, risk assessments, and clearance testing for pre-1978 housing and child-occupied facilities.

Lead services

Mold Consulting

Mold assessments, sampling, written remediation protocols, and independent post-remediation clearance.

Mold services
Asbestos consulting

Asbestos surveys, inspections & abatement design

Asbestos-containing materials are still common in Texas buildings constructed before the mid-1980s. TSEC's licensed consultants identify, sample, and document those materials so you can renovate, demolish, or maintain a property in compliance with TDSHS rules and EPA AHERA / NESHAP requirements.

  • Pre-renovation and pre-demolition asbestos surveys
  • AHERA-compliant school inspections and management plans
  • Bulk sampling with accredited laboratory analysis
  • Abatement project design, specifications, and bid documents
  • Third-party air monitoring during abatement
  • Operations & maintenance (O&M) program development

Who this is for

  • Property owners and managers
  • School districts (AHERA)
  • General contractors
  • Facilities and maintenance teams
Texas requires a licensed asbestos survey before most renovation or demolition permits are issued for public and commercial buildings. TSEC's reports are formatted for direct submission to the permitting authority.
1 2 3 SAMPLES 1 2 3 Suspect ACM Report TDSHS format
Sample locations documented on every survey
Lead (Pb) consulting

Lead-based paint inspections & risk assessments

Housing built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint. TSEC's certified lead professionals determine where it is present, whether it poses a hazard, and what it takes to bring a property into compliance with Texas DSHS and federal HUD / EPA requirements.

  • Lead-based paint inspections by XRF analyzer
  • Lead hazard risk assessments for housing and child-occupied facilities
  • Dust wipe, soil, and paint-chip sampling
  • Post-abatement and post-renovation clearance testing
  • HUD-funded rehabilitation and public housing compliance support
  • Guidance on the EPA RRP (Renovation, Repair & Painting) rule

Who this is for

  • Landlords with pre-1978 units
  • Housing authorities and HUD programs
  • Daycares and schools
  • Buyers, sellers, and lenders
Lead inspections and risk assessments must be performed by DSHS-certified individuals working under a certified lead firm. Ask us for current certification numbers when you request a proposal.
XRF READING mg/cm² · component Pb Pre-1978
XRF testing of painted components
Mold consulting

Mold assessments & remediation protocols

Water intrusion, flooding, and humidity lead to mold growth that affects indoor air quality and building materials. TSEC's licensed mold assessment consultants define the extent of the problem and write a remediation protocol a contractor can actually build a scope of work from.

  • Visual mold assessments and moisture investigations
  • Air, surface, and bulk sampling with lab coordination
  • Written remediation protocols per the Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules
  • Independent post-remediation clearance assessments
  • Insurance claim and real-estate transaction support
  • Multifamily and commercial portfolio mold programs

Who this is for

  • Homeowners after water damage
  • Property managers
  • Insurance adjusters and realtors
  • Remediation contractors needing clearance
Under Texas rules, the company performing mold remediation cannot also perform the assessment or clearance testing on the same project. TSEC serves as your independent, licensed assessment consultant.
28% RH 68% indoor humidity Protocol
Moisture mapping and air sampling
How it works

From first call to final report

A clear, predictable process — so you know what happens next, what it costs, and when you'll have the documentation you need.

01

Call or request a quote

Tell us the property, the timeline, and what triggered the need — a permit, a purchase, a complaint. We respond with scope and pricing, usually the same business day.

02

Site inspection & sampling

A licensed consultant walks the property, documents conditions, and collects samples following state and federal protocols.

03

Accredited lab analysis

Samples go to an accredited laboratory. Standard turnaround is a few business days; rush analysis is available when a schedule demands it.

04

Report & next steps

You receive a clear, regulator-ready report with findings, photos, lab data, and recommendations — plus a consultant who will walk you through it.

Who we serve

Built for the people responsible for buildings

From a single home to a district-wide portfolio, TSEC works with the owners, agencies, and contractors who have to get compliance right.

School districts & universities

AHERA inspections, management plans, and renovation support.

Cities, counties & public agencies

Surveys and abatement design for public works and municipal facilities.

General contractors

Pre-construction surveys, specs, and air monitoring that keep projects on schedule.

Multifamily & property management

Portfolio-wide asbestos, lead, and mold programs with consistent reporting.

Homeowners & real estate

Testing and assessments for renovations, purchases, sales, and insurance claims.

Healthcare & institutional facilities

Careful, occupied-building consulting where downtime is not an option.

About TSEC

Personalized environmental consulting, built for Texas

Texas State Environmental Consulting, LLC (TSEC) is a minority-owned environmental consulting firm founded in September 2013. We were built around a simple idea: clients get better outcomes when one experienced consultant manages a project end to end, instead of being passed between departments.

Our team includes licensed asbestos consultants, inspectors, air monitoring technicians, and project managers who work statewide — from single-family homes to school districts, multifamily portfolios, and commercial facilities. We communicate with clients and occupants in English and Spanish, and every report is written to be usable by the regulator, the contractor, and the property owner alike.

Minority-owned business Statewide coverage Bilingual service Since 2013

Asbestos — Texas DSHS

Regulated by the Texas Department of State Health Services, Asbestos Programs Branch.

Consultant Agency License 100512

Individual Asbestos Consultant 10-5775

Lead (Pb) — Texas DSHS Environmental Lead Program

Lead inspections and risk assessments are performed by DSHS-certified individuals under a certified lead firm.

Add your Certified Lead Firm number and Inspector / Risk Assessor certification numbers here.

Mold — Texas TDLR

Mold assessment licensing is administered by the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation.

Add your Mold Assessment Consultant license number here.

Where we work

Statewide coverage, every major Texas metro

TSEC fields consultants across Texas, with dedicated phone lines for our busiest regions. Don't see your city? If it's in Texas, call — we almost certainly cover it.

  • Austin / Central Texas
  • San Antonio
  • Houston / Gulf Coast
  • Dallas – Fort Worth
  • McAllen / Rio Grande Valley
  • El Paso
  • Corpus Christi
  • Statewide by request
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San Antonio Dallas – Fort Worth El Paso Corpus Christi Austin Houston McAllen
Regional phone line Major metro served
Common questions

Answers before you call

The questions property owners, contractors, and managers ask us most. Don't see yours? A quick call is the fastest way to a clear answer.

Have a project on a deadline?

Tell us the address and the date you need to hit. We'll tell you the same day whether we can get there.

Call (512) 952-2757
Do I need an asbestos survey before renovating or demolishing?
In Texas, yes for most public and commercial buildings — a licensed asbestos survey is required before renovation or demolition, and many cities won't issue a permit without one. Residential rules are lighter, but lenders, contractors, and insurers often require testing anyway, especially on homes built before the mid-1980s. If you're not sure whether your project triggers the requirement, call us and we'll tell you.
How long does it take, and when will I get my report?
For a typical limited survey or inspection, we can usually be on site within a few business days of your call. The visit itself takes a few hours depending on the size of the building. Laboratory analysis and the written report normally follow within a few business days, and rush turnaround is available when a permit or closing date requires it.
How much does a survey or inspection cost?
It depends on the size of the property, the number of materials that need to be sampled, and how quickly you need results. Smaller residential and commercial surveys are usually quoted as a flat rate with lab fees included, so there are no surprises. Larger buildings and portfolios are priced by scope. Send us the address and a short description and you'll have a written quote the same business day.
Do you also remove the asbestos, lead, or mold?
No — and that's intentional. TSEC is an independent consultant: we identify, document, design the abatement or remediation, and verify that it was done correctly. Texas rules actually prohibit the same company from both assessing and remediating mold on a project, and the same separation protects you on asbestos and lead work. We're happy to recommend licensed contractors we've worked alongside.
What's the difference between a lead inspection and a lead risk assessment?
A lead-based paint inspection answers one question: is lead paint present, and where? It's what you need for disclosures, HUD programs, and abatement planning. A risk assessment goes further — it looks at the condition of the paint, dust, and soil to determine whether there is an actual hazard right now, and recommends how to control it. Many projects need one or the other; some need both, and we'll tell you which applies.
Which parts of Texas do you cover?
All of it. We have dedicated phone lines for Austin / San Antonio, Houston, and McAllen and regularly work in Dallas–Fort Worth, El Paso, Corpus Christi, and everywhere in between. For multi-site portfolios we'll schedule the visits in a single trip to keep costs down.
Do you work with Spanish-speaking clients and building occupants?
Yes. Our consultants speak English and Spanish, we can communicate with tenants and crews in either language on site, and reports and correspondence can be provided in Spanish on request.

Need a survey, inspection, or clearance?

Send us the address and your timeline. We'll confirm scope, coverage, and pricing — usually the same business day.

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Let's talk about your property

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Phone Austin / San Antonio: (512) 952-2757
Houston: (832) 982-2757
McAllen: (956) 520-2757
Emailconsulting@txstec.com
Office2028 E. Ben White Blvd., Ste. 240-2757
Austin, TX 78741
LanguagesEnglish & Spanish

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