Jurisdiction overlay · OSHA Outreach remains a federal card

Texas OSHA 10 Construction — Houston & Dallas Contractors

Texas private-sector construction is enforced by federal OSHA, not a state-plan OSHA program. Houston and Dallas general contractors, homebuilders, and commercial CMs routinely require OSHA 10-Hour Construction cards in ISNetworld, Avetta, and bid prequalification. Spanish-language 1926 tracks match the bilingual crews that staff Texas residential and tilt-wall work. An Outreach card documents structured training; it does not replace the employer’s 29 CFR 1926 program.

Houston, Dallas–Fort Worth, and Austin contractor requirements

Texas operates under federal OSHA jurisdiction for private-sector construction. Major general contractors across Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, and Austin mandate OSHA 10-Hour Construction as an onboarding gate card for trades, laborers, and perimeter barrier installation crews. Superintendents and safety leads must hold OSHA 30-Hour Construction. Fall work on roofs, edges, and commercial framing falls under 29 CFR 1926 Subpart M—the matching SKUs are those same Construction enrollments, not a warehouse General Industry card.

City hubs: Houston OSHA 10 · Dallas–Fort Worth OSHA 10.

Instant proof for Texas jobsites: Temporary Certificate

General contractors and prequalification platforms (ISNetworld, Avetta, Veriforce) require proof of compliance before site entry. While the official Department of Labor (DOL) plastic card arrives via USPS in ~5 weeks, you receive an instant downloadable temporary certificate immediately upon passing (70% score). Print or save it on your phone for immediate site access across Texas commercial builds.

Bilingual crews (Houston & DFW)

Spanish-speaking crews in Texas should enroll in OSHA 10 Construcción (Español) when Spanish instruction is preferred. Federal CFR citations (29 CFR 1926) remain intact for general contractor audit packages.

Prequalification mapping

• Entry-level trade worker / laborer → OSHA 10 Construction ($59) · Instant Certificate + DOL Card.
• Foreman / superintendent / site lead → OSHA 30 Construction ($159; 30 hrs, minimum 4 days).
• Roofing, steel erection, & fall barriers → same 1926 SKUs; see 29 CFR 1926 Subpart M.

This page is orientation, not legal advice. Confirm the controlling GC matrix, owner spec, or state text before enrollment.