ABOUT US
PaleoTex is a full-service commercial paleontology company founded by paleontologist Andre LuJan in 2016. We focus on providing professional services and research specimens to institutions around the world, as well as vocational paleontologists and independent researchers.
You can typically find us at major industry conventions such as The Denver Fossil & Mineral Show and The Tuscon Gem & Fossil Show, which are held annually. Stop by our booths or email us to find out more about available specimens, services, and apprenticeship opportunities.
Our Services
- Appraisals
- Consulting
- Museum Services
- Field Work
- Preparation
- Restoration
- Mounting
- 3D Scanning
- Training
Services

Appraisals

Consulting

Museum Services

Field Work

Preparation

Restoration

Mounting

3D Scanning

Training


Andre LuJan
President
Andre LuJan is a professional paleontologist from Dallas, Texas and CEO of his company PaleoTex, founded in 2016.
Andre has over 15 years of experience preparing, mounting, casting and providing professional paleontology services and has even discovered an entirely new genus of dinosaur as well as several new species. His passion and pursuit of paleontology has been a lifelong endeavor and has driven him to be a highly respected professional despite not being labeled purely as an academic. He works closely with well-known paleontologists and institutions around the world and is frequently called on for his expertise, specifically of Cretaceous and Permian animals of Texas. In recent years he has become a recognized paleontology spokesperson across many media outlets including NPR, Discovery Channel, History Channel and written publications.

Carrie LuJan
Administrator
Carrie LuJan is married to Andre LuJan and Administrator of PaleoTex.
