The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) adopts new rule §535.222 concerning inspection reports without changes to the proposed text as published in the September 5, 2008, issue of the Texas Register (33 TexReg 7402), which will not be republished. The rule clarifies the inspection reporting requirements as recommended by the Texas Real Estate Inspector Committee, an advisory committee of six professional inspectors and three public members appointed by TREC. The rule clarifies that all inspections performed pursuant to an inspector license issued by TREC must be reported in writing and establishes general requirements regarding information contained in the report and delivery to the client. The rule will be effective February 1, 2009.

The reasoned justification for this rule is increased clarity for inspectors and consumers alike regarding the requirements of a written inspection report.

No comments were received regarding the new rule as proposed.

The new section is adopted under Texas Occupations Code §1101.151, which authorizes the Texas Real Estate Commission to make and enforce all rules and regulations necessary for the performance of its duties and to establish standards of conduct and ethics for its licensees in keeping with the purpose and intent of the Act to ensure compliance with the provisions of the Act.