The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) adopts amendments to §535.210, concerning fees paid by real estate inspector licensees and applicants, without changes to the proposed text as published in the April 26, 2002, issue of the Texas Register (27 TexReg 3435).

The amendments to subsections 535.210(a)(4) through (6) are adopted in connection with the passage of S.B. 645 and S.B. 187 by the 77th Legislature (2001), requiring TREC to participate in an electronic system using the Internet for licensing. S.B. 645 requires TREC to participate in the electronic licensing system and pay a subscription fee to the TexasOnline Authority for participation. S.B. 187 requires TREC to increase renewal fees to cover the cost of the subscription fees charged by the TexasOnline Authority. Section 535.210 is amended to reflect the fees that would be effective for all inspector license renewals for licenses expiring on or after January 31, 2003.

The amendment to subsection 535.210(a)(7) is necessary to cover the increased cost of providing licensing examination services for TREC by an independent contractor.

No comments were received regarding the proposal.

The amendment is adopted 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.