Virtual Option for Inspector Texas Practicum Ending August 1, 2022

The temporary allowance for a virtual option for the 40-Hour Texas Practicum is coming to an end. As of August 1, 2022, the virtual option is no longer authorized.  Any students registered for a virtual practicum must complete it by August 1, 2022. After that date, all 40-Hour Texas Practicums must be conducted in person as specified by TREC Rule 535.213(i)(7). If you have questions, please contact [email protected] or 512-936-3120.  

TREIC Now Accepting Applications for Public Member

The Texas Real Estate Inspector Committee (TREIC) is now accepting applications for a volunteer public member. This member represents the public, and cannot be registered, certified, or licensed by an occupational or regulatory agency in the real estate industry, per TREC Rule 535.206, The Texas Real Estate Inspector Committee. 

As outlined in Chapter 1102 of the Texas Occupations Code, the TREIC is an advisory committee appointed by the Commission and is responsible for recommending:

• Rules for licensing the inspectors in Texas, included those related to education, experience, and licensing.
• Required forms or other documentation.
• Fees for applications, examinations, renewals, or any other fee required by law.
• Rules related to standards of practice for real estate inspection.
• Rules establishing a code of professional conduct and ethics for an inspector.
• Any other commission action to provide a high degree of service to and protection of the public in dealing with an inspector.

Applications are due July 15, 2022.

SOPs Available to Print on Demand

TheTexas Inspector Standards of Practice: Pocket Edition PDF features an improved design to make it easier for you to print and assemble.

No cutting is necessary: Use standard letter printer paper (8.5 inch by 11 inch), fold, and be on your way. This downloadable version is also color-coded by section, so you can find what you’re looking for with ease.

You can also access the online version of the SOPs from your computer, tablet, or smartphone.

Remember, real estate inspectors licensed in Texas are required to follow the Standards of Practice (SOPs). These SOPs define the minimum requirements for a real estate inspection performed for a prospective buyer or seller of one-to-four family residential dwelling.

Texas Real Estate Inspector Committee Discusses Single-Item Inspections, Two-Day Report Delivery Clarification, and Expired Licenses

The Texas Real Estate Inspector Committee (TREIC) met April 18 and talked about hot topic issues, including how inspectors must handle single-item inspections, clarifications to 535.222, Inspection Reports, and expired licenses. Read on for more takeaways.

Upcoming Texas Real Estate Inspector Committee Meeting

The next meeting of the TREIC is July 18 at 10 a.m. in Austin, or you can stream it live virtually. The committee will resume discussions on two-day responses, virtual education, and the inspector rules that will be reviewed as part of the agency’s quadrennial rule review.

In accordance with normal Commission practice, any meeting materials will be available on the TREC website before the meeting. To participate by providing public comment during the meeting, contact [email protected] by 5 p.m. CT on July 17 along with the agenda item number you wish to speak on. If you are unable to attend the meeting live, you can email your public comments instead.

Resources & Events

• TREC Closed in Observance of the Fourth of July: July 4 and 5
• Meeting Materials from the April 18 TREIC Meeting
• TREC Inspector Committee Meeting Schedule 
• Review Disciplinary Actions