Ask The Mayor

Q. - I would like to know what can be done to help and protect single families when landlords are not doing thier part of fixing a water leak or getting rid of mold and other pests?

 

My step mother has asked her landlord to do something about the mold and roach problem since they have moved in. The mold has recently gotten worse and my sister is starting to have serious breathing problems.

 

What is being done to help a family like mine? Something needs to be done about this because it is a serious health hazard.

Answer - The appropriate organization for you to contact regarding a mold problem would be:

 

Texas Department of State Health Services
Environmental Hazards Group - Mail Code 1987
P. O. Box 149347
Austin, Texas 78714-9347

 

The person who would handle your inquiry would be Tenessa Rodriguez. She can be reached by telephone at (512) 834-6787 ext. 2109. You can also email her.

 

Sincerely,

 

Hal Richards, Mayor