Safety Training in Texas: OSHA Courses & Providers (2026)

Texas operates under Federal OSHA, so there are no state-specific training mandates beyond what federal regulations require. But Texas has the largest construction market in the country, a massive oil and gas sector, and high demand for trained safety professionals. Getting the right certifications opens doors fast.

What Training Do You Need in Texas?

Texas doesn’t require OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 cards by state law. But employers do. Nearly every general contractor on commercial and industrial projects in Texas requires them.

Most common certifications for Texas workers:

• OSHA 10 Construction. Required on most job sites ($25-$89 online)
• OSHA 30 Construction. Required for supervisors ($89-$189 online)
• HAZWOPER 40-Hour. Essential for oil and gas, refinery, and environmental work
• HAZWOPER 8-Hour Refresher. Annual requirement for HAZWOPER holders
• Forklift Certification. Required for all powered industrial truck operators
• Confined Space. Common in petrochemical and refinery work
• Fall Protection. Required for construction workers at heights
• H2S Awareness Required for most oil and gas field positions in Texas

Oil and gas specific: If you’re working in the Permian Basin, Eagle Ford Shale, or Gulf Coast refineries, expect to need HAZWOPER, H2S awareness, Process Safety Management (PSM) training, and often SafeLand or SafeGulf orientation.

Online Training Options

Most certifications can be completed online from anywhere in Texas.

Authorized online providers:

• OSHA Education Center OSHA 10 from $25, OSHA 30 from $89
• 360Training (OSHACampus) Texas-based company. OSHA 10, 30, HAZWOPER, and industry-specific courses
• ClickSafety OSHA courses used by major Texas contractors
• CareerSafe Texas-based provider specializing in OSHA Outreach
• National Safety Council Full range of safety courses

Online training is legitimate and produces the same DOL card as in-person classes. See: Is Online OSHA Training Legitimate?

In-Person Training in Texas

Texas has training facilities in every major metro area.

Major training markets:

• Houston Largest safety training market in Texas. Dozens of providers focused on oil and gas, petrochemical, and construction. HAZWOPER, PSM, and confined space courses are widely available.
• Dallas-Fort Worth Strong construction and manufacturing training market. Multiple OSHA training centers.
• San Antonio Construction and military-related safety training.
• Austin Growing construction market with expanding training options.
• Midland-Odessa / Permian Basin Oil and gas focused training. H2S, HAZWOPER, SafeLand, and rig safety courses.
• Beaumont-Port Arthur Refinery and petrochemical safety training hub.

In-person providers in Texas:

• OSHA Training Institute Education Center. Region 6 Covers Texas, serving through authorized education centers
• National Safety Council. South Central Chapter
• Texas Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) Part of Texas A&M University System. Offers OSHA courses, fire service training, emergency response, and industrial safety programs. One of the most respected training organizations in the state.
• Local union training centers Pipefitters, electricians, ironworkers, and laborers unions operate training facilities across Texas
• Private training companies Numerous Houston-area companies offer HAZWOPER, confined space, and industrial safety training

Oil and Gas Training

Texas oil and gas work has training requirements beyond standard OSHA courses:

• SafeLand / SafeGulf Basic orientation required by most operators. Covers general oilfield and offshore safety.
• H2S Awareness / H2S Alive Required for anyone working near hydrogen sulfide. Common in the Permian Basin and Gulf Coast.
• Process Safety Management (PSM) Required for workers in refineries and chemical plants handling highly hazardous chemicals.
• HAZWOPER 40-Hour Required for hazardous waste operations and emergency response at refineries and cleanup sites.
• Rig Pass / RigTrain IADC-sponsored programs for drilling rig workers.
• TWIC Card Transportation Worker Identification Credential. Required for unescorted access to maritime facilities and vessels. Not a training course but a federal background check and credential.

How to Choose

Go online if: You need OSHA 10, OSHA 30, or HAZWOPER and want to save money and time. Works well for construction, manufacturing, and warehouse workers.

Go in-person if: You need hands-on certifications (forklift, confined space, fall protection), oil and gas specific training (H2S with live monitor), or your employer requires classroom training.

Ask your employer. Many Texas employers, especially in oil and gas, have preferred training providers and may cover the cost.

For Texas regulatory requirements, see our Texas workplace safety guide.