The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) proposes the repeal of §535.205, concerning inspectors licensed under a prior law, and §535.212, concerning education and experience requirements for an inspector license. Section 535.205 is proposed for repeal because its provisions have either been placed in other sections or are adequately addressed in Texas Civil Statutes, Article 6573a, §23. Section 535.212 is being replaced with a new section detailing the education and experience requirements for an inspector license and related matters. The repeals have been recommended by the Texas Real Estate Inspector Committee, an advisory committee of nine professional inspectors appointed by TREC, and are proposed in connection with TREC's on-going review of its rules.

Mark A. Moseley, general counsel, has determined that for the first five-year period the repeals 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 repeals. There is no anticipated impact on small businesses, micro businesses or local or state employment as a result of implementing the repeals.

Mr. Moseley also has determined that for each year of the first five years the repeals as proposed are in effect the public benefit anticipated as a result of enforcing the repeals the elimination of unnecessary rules and clearer guidelines for the education and experience requirements for an inspector license. There is no anticipated economic cost to persons who are required to comply with the proposed repeals.

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

The repeals are proposed under Texas Civil Statutes, Article 6573a, §5(h), which authorize the Texas Real Estate Commission to make and enforce all rules and regulations necessary for the performance of its duties. The statute which is affected by this proposal is Texas Civil Statutes, Article 6573a.