20 HOUR TEXAS LAW MODULE EXAMINATION
TEST 2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ inspector holds license under chapter. Answer: 1102
◉ chapter 1101. Answer: Occupation code for real estate agents and
brokers, but some of the rules also apply to real estate inspectors.
◉ 1102 TOC. Answer: Occupation code for real estate inspectors. Rules
under this chapter allow TREC to manage real estate inspectors in
Texas.(gives TREC authority to regulate inspectors in texas)
◉ chapter 535 sub ch. R. Answer: Specific and detailed rules used to
regulate inspectors in Texas.
◉ TAC. Answer: Texas Administrative Code
◉ inspector. Answer: someone who holds license under 1102
,◉ Electricians, plumbers, carpenters, or structural pest control
professionals are permitted to inspect a system in a home that relates to
his/her trade. (example). Answer: An electrician is allowed to inspect
and evaluate the electrical systems in a house. The electrician can set a
price, electrician is not allowed to claim that s/he is an inspector.
◉ Chapter 1102. Answer: allows licensed professionals to perform
services that they are licensed in, such as an electrical systems or
plumbing.
◉ committee. Answer: makes suggestions and rules for commission (no
enforcement capability)
◉ Core real estate inspection course. Answer: educational course
relating to real estate inspection (structures in home structural, electrical,
plumbing and etc.)
◉ chapter 1102. Answer: sales person, realtor ,broker, inspector,
commission, committee, educational course
◉ chapter 535.201. Answer: client, SOP, code organization,
◉ Respondent. Answer: A person who is charged with violating a home
inspection law or rule
,◉ Party. Answer: A person who attends a case before the Commission or
Administrator
◉ Sanctions. Answer: Fines or disciplinary actions ordered by the
Commission for violating the Texas Occupation code
◉ Pleading. Answer: A written document used in a case to state facts,
make a legal argument, or come to an agreement
◉ Contested case or proceeding. Answer: A case where the Commission
or Administrator determines the legal rights, responsibilities, or
privileges of a party
◉ The Commission. Answer: Votes on rules to submit to the state
government
◉ The Committee. Answer: Suggests new rules or amendments
◉ trade association. Answer: help with professional problems and
encourage common interests.
◉ committee (responsible for). Answer: recommending rules
, ◉ The Commission (responsible for). Answer: Voting on rules that will
go to the state government
◉ TREC and TALCB oversee. Answer: real estate brokerage, real
property appraisals, inspections, home warranties, right-of-way services,
and timeshare interests (provides education, licensing and regulations)
◉ purpose of TREC. Answer: to protect the public
◉ who created TREC. Answer: Texas Legislature
◉ TALCB. Answer: Texas Appraisers Licensing and Certification Board
◉ real estate inspector (classroom). Answer: additional 90 classroom
hours of core real estate inspection courses
◉ DIR. Answer: Department of Information Resource
◉ TREC Enforcement Division. Answer: Investigates complaints and
administers disciplinary actions
◉ Licensing Division. Answer: Check to make sure all qualifications
have been met and issue new licenses
TEST 2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ inspector holds license under chapter. Answer: 1102
◉ chapter 1101. Answer: Occupation code for real estate agents and
brokers, but some of the rules also apply to real estate inspectors.
◉ 1102 TOC. Answer: Occupation code for real estate inspectors. Rules
under this chapter allow TREC to manage real estate inspectors in
Texas.(gives TREC authority to regulate inspectors in texas)
◉ chapter 535 sub ch. R. Answer: Specific and detailed rules used to
regulate inspectors in Texas.
◉ TAC. Answer: Texas Administrative Code
◉ inspector. Answer: someone who holds license under 1102
,◉ Electricians, plumbers, carpenters, or structural pest control
professionals are permitted to inspect a system in a home that relates to
his/her trade. (example). Answer: An electrician is allowed to inspect
and evaluate the electrical systems in a house. The electrician can set a
price, electrician is not allowed to claim that s/he is an inspector.
◉ Chapter 1102. Answer: allows licensed professionals to perform
services that they are licensed in, such as an electrical systems or
plumbing.
◉ committee. Answer: makes suggestions and rules for commission (no
enforcement capability)
◉ Core real estate inspection course. Answer: educational course
relating to real estate inspection (structures in home structural, electrical,
plumbing and etc.)
◉ chapter 1102. Answer: sales person, realtor ,broker, inspector,
commission, committee, educational course
◉ chapter 535.201. Answer: client, SOP, code organization,
◉ Respondent. Answer: A person who is charged with violating a home
inspection law or rule
,◉ Party. Answer: A person who attends a case before the Commission or
Administrator
◉ Sanctions. Answer: Fines or disciplinary actions ordered by the
Commission for violating the Texas Occupation code
◉ Pleading. Answer: A written document used in a case to state facts,
make a legal argument, or come to an agreement
◉ Contested case or proceeding. Answer: A case where the Commission
or Administrator determines the legal rights, responsibilities, or
privileges of a party
◉ The Commission. Answer: Votes on rules to submit to the state
government
◉ The Committee. Answer: Suggests new rules or amendments
◉ trade association. Answer: help with professional problems and
encourage common interests.
◉ committee (responsible for). Answer: recommending rules
, ◉ The Commission (responsible for). Answer: Voting on rules that will
go to the state government
◉ TREC and TALCB oversee. Answer: real estate brokerage, real
property appraisals, inspections, home warranties, right-of-way services,
and timeshare interests (provides education, licensing and regulations)
◉ purpose of TREC. Answer: to protect the public
◉ who created TREC. Answer: Texas Legislature
◉ TALCB. Answer: Texas Appraisers Licensing and Certification Board
◉ real estate inspector (classroom). Answer: additional 90 classroom
hours of core real estate inspection courses
◉ DIR. Answer: Department of Information Resource
◉ TREC Enforcement Division. Answer: Investigates complaints and
administers disciplinary actions
◉ Licensing Division. Answer: Check to make sure all qualifications
have been met and issue new licenses
