20 HOUR TEXAS LAW MODULE EXAM QUESTION BANK LATEST ALL WITH 350 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED SOLUTIONS JUST RELEASED THIS YEAR

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20 HOUR TEXAS LAW MODULE EXAM
QUESTION BANK LATEST ALL WITH 350
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
SOLUTIONS JUST RELEASED THIS YEAR

QUESTION: What other fees are included for a license? - ANSWER✔✔-renewal

-exam fees

-request of change of address

-replace lost/destroyed license




QUESTION: Describe specific report & dishonesty of an inspector. - ANSWER✔✔-accepting
inspection if employment contingent of reporting of specific, predetermined condition or
findings inspector knows not to be true

-acting in a dishonest, fraudulent, deceitful, or misrepresentative manner




QUESTION: Describe conflicting capacities. - ANSWER✔✔Inspector acting in dual capacity as a
salesperson, undisclosed principal, or broker in a transactioin




QUESTION: When can an inspector not perform repairs/maintenance? - ANSWER✔✔When in
connection under an earnest money contract, lease or exchange of real property

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QUESTION: Describe some powers of the commission in disciplinary action. - ANSWER✔✔-
investigate action of inspector

-reprimand inspector

-place license on probation

-suspend or revoke license




QUESTION: How long does an inspector have to wait to apply for a new license if revoked? -
ANSWER✔✔1 yr.




QUESTION: What is the punishment for general criminal penalty or practicing w/o a license? -
ANSWER✔✔Class A Misdemeanor




QUESTION: How many members are in the Committee? - ANSWER✔✔9




QUESTION: Describe the members of the Committee. - ANSWER✔✔-6 inspectors of 5+ years

-3 members representing the public (not licensed in real estate industry)




QUESTION: When will the Committee be abolished? - ANSWER✔✔Sept. 1, 2025

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QUESTION: Who appoints members of the Committee? - ANSWER✔✔The Commission




QUESTION: True or False - Fingerprinting is not part of the process for applying for a license. -
ANSWER✔✔FALSE




QUESTION: What does a RE inspector have to score on the state portion of the exam to pass? -
ANSWER✔✔70%




QUESTION: What's the passing score for a professional inspector on the state portion? -
ANSWER✔✔75%




QUESTION: Who appoints the Real Estate Inspector Committee? - ANSWER✔✔The Commission
(TREC)




QUESTION: What are some power & duties of the committee? - ANSWER✔✔Recommend:

-rules relating to aspects of inspections (education, experience, exams, CE, etc.)

-required rules

-reasonable fees

-SOP rules

-code of professional conduct

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QUESTION: What's the difference between direct & indirect supervision? -
ANSWER✔✔Sponsoring inspector is physically present




QUESTION: Previous license holders eligible if: - ANSWER✔✔Held level of license in 24 month
period preceding date of application filing & sponsored (if needed)




QUESTION: What's required for eligibility of a sponsoring inspector? - ANSWER✔✔200
inspections as a professional inspector




QUESTION: What level of insurance is required for issuance of a license? - ANSWER✔✔Liability
w/ minimum $100,000




QUESTION: What does insurance protect against? - ANSWER✔✔Subchapter G (prohibited acts)




QUESTION: What is the term of expiration of a license? - ANSWER✔✔Period not to exceed 24
months (renew every 2 years)




QUESTION: What is necessary for license renewal? - ANSWER✔✔-pay renewal fee

-provide proof of insurance