Description
State Requirements
What do the Texas Standards of Practice require of licensed home inspectors? How do these standards guide inspections of structural systems, electrical systems, and plumbing systems? What must inspectors do — and avoid doing — to remain compliant with state regulations?
These questions and more will be covered in this comprehensive 24-hour course that fulfills part of the education requirements for Texas home inspection licensure. Understanding the Texas Standards of Practice ensures you conduct thorough, consistent, and compliant inspections that protect clients and uphold professional integrity.
Course highlights include how to:
- Recognize the purpose, scope, and limitations of the Texas Standards of Practice (SOP)
- Identify the inspector’s responsibilities when evaluating structural systems, including foundations, walls, and roofing
- Recall inspection requirements for electrical systems, including service entrance conductors, grounding, and panelboards
- Determine key inspection points for plumbing systems, such as water supply, fixtures, drains, and venting
- Recognize safety requirements and reporting standards for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems
- Explain standards for inspecting appliances and optional systems, such as irrigation or swimming pools
- Identify common deficiencies and noncompliance issues under the Texas SOP
- Apply Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) reporting rules and documentation requirements during inspections
State Requirements
For Texas
Requirements to Become a Texas Home Inspector
Texas issues three levels of inspector licenses: Apprentice Inspector, Real Estate Inspector, and Professional Real Estate Inspector. AHIT provides approved training for those seeking to become Real Estate Inspectors and Professional Real Estate Inspectors.
- Texas Real Estate Inspector Education Requirements: 154 hours (includes 40 hours of practicum)
- Texas Professional Real Estate Inspector Education Requirements: 194 hours (includes 40 hours of practicum)
- Inspections: 40 hours of Texas practicum (field training)
- Exam Required: Both NHIE plus Texas specific exam
- Application Fee: $100 (Real Estate Inspector) or $120 (Professional Real Estate Inspector)
- Minimum Age Requirement: 18
- Proof of Financial Responsibility: Provide proof of Liability Insurance with a minimum of $100,000 per occurrence and an aggregate annual total of a minimum of $100,000 using the TREC Certificate of Insurance form or provide proof of a Surety Bond using the TREC Proof of
Financial Responsibility Form.
- Must meet TREC’s qualifications for honesty, trustworthiness, and integrity (consider requesting a Fitness Determination before
applying for a license)
- Fingerprinting is required
- Citizen of the United States or a lawfully admitted alien
Home Inspection License Expiration: Every two years from date of issuance
Texas State Licensing Board
