The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) proposes amendments to §535.210, regarding Fees.

The proposed amendments increase the examination fee for home inspector applicants from $59 to $61. The proposed amendment modifies the examination fee to reflect the cost under the new contract for examination administration services contract effective September 1, 2008. This fee reflects the amount the examination vendor charges directly to applicants and does not affect the amount of revenue collected by the agency.

Loretta R. DeHay, General Counsel, has determined that for the first five-year period the amendments are in effect, there will be no fiscal implications for the state or for units of local government as a result of enforcing or administering the amendments. There is no anticipated impact on local or state employment as a result of implementing the amendments. There is no anticipated impact on small businesses or micro-businesses as a result of implementing the proposed amendments. The anticipated economic cost to persons who are required to comply with the proposed amendment is insignificant.

Ms. DeHay has also determined that the anticipated public benefit as a result of these amendments is the establishment of a reasonable fee for examination services by a well-qualified vendor.

Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Loretta R. DeHay, General Counsel, Texas Real Estate Commission, P.O. Box 12188, Austin, Texas 78711-2188.

The amendments are proposed under Texas Occupations Code, §1101.151, which authorizes the Texas Real Estate Commission to adopt and enforce rules necessary to administer Chapter 1101; and to establish standards of conduct and ethics for its licensees to fulfill the purposes of Chapter 1101 and ensure compliance with Chapter 1101 and Chapter 1102.

The statutes affected by this proposal are Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1101 and Chapter 1102. No other statute, code or article is affected by the proposed amendments.