Texas
Texas Licensure (Enacted 1991)
Texas home inspectors are licensed and regulated by the Texas Real Estate Commission. Home inspectors may be licensed under the following categories: 1) Apprentice Inspector, 2) Real Estate Inspector, and 2) Professional Inspector. The following licensing requirements apply:
Apprentice Inspector
Real Estate Inspector
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18 years of age or older
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U.S. citizen or legal alien
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Identify a Professional Inspector sponsor
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Successful completion of three months and 25 home inspection under direct supervision of a Professional Inspector
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Successful completion of 90 hours of approved education
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Successful passage of an approved examination
Professional Inspector
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18 years of age or older
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U.S. citizen or legal alien
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Have served as a Real Estate Inspector for one year and 175 home inspections under direct supervision of a Professional Inspector
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Successful completion of 30 hours of approved education
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Successful passage of an approved examination
* No insurance requirements apply
Texas Chapter 1102
Applicable regulations exist in rule (Chapter 535).
Texas Real Estate Commission
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