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

• 18 years of age or older

• U.S. citizen or legal alien

• Identify a Professional Inspector sponsor

Real Estate Inspector

• 18 years of age or older

• U.S. citizen or legal alien

• Identify a Professional Inspector sponsor

• Successful completion of three months and 25 home inspection under direct supervision of a Professional Inspector

• Successful completion of 90 hours of approved education

• Successful passage of an approved examination

Professional Inspector

• 18 years of age or older

• U.S. citizen or legal alien

• Have served as a Real Estate Inspector for one year and 175 home inspections under direct supervision of a Professional Inspector

• Successful completion of 30 hours of approved education

• Successful passage of an approved examination

* No insurance requirements apply

Texas Chapter 1102

Applicable regulations exist in rule (Chapter 535).

Texas Real Estate Commission