Texas – Home Inspection State Regulations
Regulating Body:
Texas Real Estate Commission
Phone: 512-936-3000
Fax:512-936-3864
Email: information@trec.texas.gov
Address: Stephen F. Austin Building
1700 N. Congress Ave., Suite 400
Austin, TX 78701
Quick Texas Facts:
- Home inspection is regulated
- All inspectors licensed by TREC must renew their license every two years.
- License Type: Professional Home Inspector
Exam: National Home Inspector Exam
Texas Home Inspection Training: Texas Licensure (Title 113A, Article 6573a, Section 23) enacted in 1991. The Texas licensure law, the Real Estate License Act, provides for the examination of home inspectors and established continuing education requirements. These and other requirements can be found here.
Application and Licensing: Texas Real Estate Commission