The Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Program provides guidance to the public about indoor air pollutants such as formaldehyde, organic vapors, common pesticides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, mercury, radon, molds and dusts. Guidance includes (1) answering questions regarding health hazards of indoor air contaminants, sources of indoor air contaminants, and possible ways to solve indoor air problems; (2) distributing information on specific contaminants, on methods to correct the problem, and on methods to improve indoor ventilation; (3) conducting public seminars and meetings on IAQ; and (4) providing information on other resources for additional assistance.
The IAQ program established the Texas Voluntary Indoor Air Quality Guidelines for Government Buildings, which covers state, county, city, and school district buildings.
The IAQ Program conducts limited on-site indoor air quality investigations in state buildings, on request of an entity with charge and control of the state building (as mandated in Government Code Chapter 2165. State Buildings, Grounds, and Property, Subchapter G. Indoor Air Quality - Sections 2165.301-305). On-site investigations include interviewing persons knowledgeable about the problem, a survey of the premises to identify possible pollution sources, and if warranted, collection of samples for laboratory analyses for possible contaminants. Recommendations are offered for remediating any problems detected.