20 Hour Texas Law Module LATEST UPDATED 2025/2026 Exam WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND SURE VERIFIED SOLUTIONS 100% GRADED AT A+ SCORE!! SURE GUARANTEED PASS!!

20 Hour Texas Law Module LATEST UPDATED 2025/2026 Exam WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND SURE VERIFIED SOLUTIONS 100% GRADED AT A+ SCORE!! SURE GUARANTEED PASS!! Who appoints the Real Estate Inspector Committee? - ANSWER The Commission (TREC) 2. 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 3. Describe conflicting capacities. - ANSWER Inspector acting in dual capacity as a salesperson, undisclosed principal, or broker in a transactioin 4. When can an inspector not perform repairs/maintenance? - ANSWER When in connection under an earnest money contract, lease or exchange of real property 5. Describe some powers of the commission in disciplinary action. - ANSWER -investigate action of inspector -reprimand inspector -place license on probation -suspend or revoke license 6. 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 7. What's the difference between direct & indirect supervision? - ANSWER Sponsoring inspector is physically present 8. Previous license holders eligible if: - ANSWER Held level of license in 24 month period preceding date of application filing & sponsored (if needed) 9. What's required for eligibility of a sponsoring inspector? - ANSWER 200 inspections as a professional inspector 10. What level of insurance is required for issuance of a license? - ANSWER Liability w/ minimum $100,000 11. What does insurance protect against? - ANSWER Subchapter G (prohibited acts) 12. What is the term of expiration of a license? - ANSWER Period not to exceed 24 months (renew every 2 years) 13. What is necessary for license renewal? - ANSWER -pay renewal fee -provide proof of insurance 14. What are CE requirements for license renewal? - ANSWER 16 course hours per year (32 hours every renewal period) 15. How much does an application cost for an apprentice license? - ANSWER $60 16. How much does an application cost for a real estate inspector license? - ANSWER $100 17. How much does an application cost for a professional inspector license? - ANSWER $120 18. What other fees are included for a license? - ANSWER -renewal -exam fees -request of change of address -replace lost/destroyed license 19. How long does an inspector have to wait to apply for a new license if revoked? - ANSWER 1 yr. 20. What is the punishment for general criminal penalty or practicing w/o a license? - ANSWER Class A Misdemeanor 21. How many members are in the Committee? - ANSWER 9 22. Describe the members of the Committee. - ANSWER -6 inspectors of 5+ years -3 members representing the public (not licensed in real estate industry) 23. When will the Committee be abolished? - ANSWER Sept. 1, 2025 24. Who appoints members of the Committee? - ANSWER The Commission 25. True or False - Fingerprinting is not part of the process for applying for a license. - ANSWER FALSE 26. What does a RE inspector have to score on the state portion of the exam to pass? - ANSWER 70% 27. What's the passing score for a professional inspector on the state portion? - ANSWER 75% 28. What happens if one fails an exam 3 consecutive times? - ANSWER May not reexam w/o coursework: -32 hrs for failed national portion -8 hrs for failed state portion -40 hrs for failing both portions 30. What does a timely renewal fee cost for an apprentice? - ANSWER $30 31. What does a timely renewal fee cost for a RE inspector? - ANSWER $50 32. What does a timely renewal fee cost for a professional inspector? - ANSWER $60 33. What is renewal fee under 90 days late? - ANSWER 1.5x renewal fee 34. What is renewal fee over 90 days late? - ANSWER 2x renewal fee 35. When should one receive a notice for renewal from the Commission? - ANSWER 90 days before date of expiration 36. How many CE hours are required? - ANSWER 32 hours over 2 yr. period What are the CE hours required in? - ANSWER -24 hrs of building knowledge -8 hrs of ethics, SOP, legal, or report writing What is the maximum number of hrs per subject for CE? - ANSWER No more than 16 hrs on one subject True or False - You are not required to operate shut-off valves. - ANSWER TRUE True or False - Specific provisions overrule general provisions in the SOP. - ANSWER TRUE Do inspectors have to apply open flame or light pilots? - ANSWER NO Should the inspector provide a repair estimate? - ANSWER NO Should an inspector designate conditions as safe? - ANSWER NO Should an inspector speak on consequences of findings? (How it will effect price, negotiations, etc.) - ANSWER NO When should an inspector no enter a crawl space? - ANSWER When access is less than 24x18 or headroom is less than 18 in. What are attic entrance minimums? - ANSWER 22x30 or headroom