The fees and entry requirements here describe the Professional Real Estate Inspector credential.
National and state exams.
TREC will send you a renewal notice about 90 days before your license expiration date. Until you receive this notice of renewal, you cannot renew your license.
32 hours
Sponsored professional inspector path requires 12 active months as a real estate inspector in the preceding 24 months and 175 inspections under indirect supervision; a substitute education/practicum path is available.
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Texas Real Estate Commission
Become a Professional Real Estate InspectorOfficial source
18 years old
Professional inspector sponsored path: 40 hours each in Property and Building Inspection I and II, 10 hours in Business Operations and Professional Responsibility, 20 in Texas Law and 24 in Texas Standards of Practice. Substitute path adds 20 hours in Analysis of Findings and Reporting and a 40-hour Texas Practicum.
40 hours in Property and Building Inspection Module I 40 hours in Property and Building Inspection Module II 10 hours in Business Operations and Professional Responsibility Module 20 hours in Texas Law Module 24 hours in Texas Standards of Practice Module 20 hours in Analysis of Findings and Reporting Module 40 hours in Texas PracticumOfficial source
Sponsored professional inspector path requires 12 active months as a real estate inspector in the preceding 24 months and 175 inspections under indirect supervision; a substitute education/practicum path is available.
Have at least 12 months of active experience as a licensed real estate inspector sponsored by a Texas professional inspector during the 24-month period preceding the application date. Complete 175 real estate inspections under indirect supervision. Substitute Experience and EducationOfficial source
National and state exams.
The examination requirement for a professional inspector license consists of a national exam and a state exam.Official source
Submit your application and fee to become a Professional Real Estate Inspector using our REALM Portal.Official source
TREC licensing staff review inspector reciprocity requests case by case, considering the originating state's requirements and passage of the national exam.
The Licensing Division staff explained that although this does not happen often, they address these requests on a case-by-case basis. Some consideration is based on the state the inspector is coming from and what the requirements for licensure are in that state. Whether that inspector has passed the national portion of the exam is also another factor that is considered.Official source
Review the official instructions for your situation before applying.
Open the official agency pageThe fees and entry requirements here describe the Professional Real Estate Inspector credential.
Become a Professional Real Estate InspectorOfficial source
Fingerprints and a background check are required.
You are required by law to have fingerprints on file with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) so a background check can be performed.Official source
Submit your application and fee to renew your inspector license online using our REALM Portal.
Submit your application and fee to renew your inspector license online using our REALM Portal.Official source
TREC will send you a renewal notice about 90 days before your license expiration date. Until you receive this notice of renewal, you cannot renew your license.
TREC will send you a renewal notice about 90 days before your license expiration date. Until you receive this notice of renewal, you cannot renew your license.Official source
2 years
All inspectors licensed by TREC, including Apprentice Inspectors, Real Estate Inspectors, and Professional Inspectors, must renew their license every two years.Official source
32 hours
Complete 32 hours of inspector CE, including the 8-Hour Inspector Legal & Ethics and SOP Review courseOfficial source
For active renewal, include the eight-hour Inspector Legal & Ethics and SOP Review course; finish all CE during the current license period.
Complete 32 hours of inspector CE, including the 8-Hour Inspector Legal & Ethics and SOP Review course . All inspector CE courses must be completed during your current license period.Official source
Have a license or permit? Use the expiration date printed on it to set up your calendar and reminders.
Professional Inspector: Original Application | 120.00 | | | 4.00 | 124.00
Professional Inspector: Original Application | 120.00 | | | 4.00 | 124.00Official source
Professional Inspector: Renewal | 60.00 | | | 4.00 | 64.00
Professional Inspector: Renewal | 60.00 | | | 4.00 | 64.00Official source
Inspector Exam Fee - National and State Paid to exam provider | 210.00
Inspector Exam Fee - National and State Paid to exam provider | 210.00Official source
Provide professional liability or other qualifying coverage of $100,000 per occurrence.
You must submit proof of professional liability insurance, or any other insurance that provides coverage for violations of Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1102, Subchapter G ($100,000 per occurrence) before a license will issue.Official source
Confirm the charges and conditions for your application with the official agency.
TREC will send you a renewal notice about 90 days before your license expiration date. Until you receive this notice of renewal, you cannot renew your license.
TREC will send you a renewal notice about 90 days before your license expiration date. Until you receive this notice of renewal, you cannot renew your license.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
Texas Real Estate Commission
Texas Real Estate Commission
Texas Real Estate CommissionOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://www.trec.texas.gov/become-licensed/professional-real-estate-inspector
Become a Professional Real Estate InspectorOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://www.trec.texas.gov/become-licensed/professional-real-estate-inspector
Submit your application and fee to become a Professional Real Estate Inspector using our REALM Portal.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Professional inspector sponsored path: 40 hours each in Property and Building Inspection I and II, 10 hours in Business Operations and Professional Responsibility, 20 in Texas Law and 24 in Texas Standards of Practice. Substitute path adds 20 hours in Analysis of Findings and Reporting and a 40-hour Texas Practicum.
Professional inspector sponsored path: 40 hours each in Property and Building Inspection I and II, 10 hours in Business Operations and Professional Responsibility, 20 in Texas Law and 24 in Texas Standards of Practice. Substitute path adds 20 hours in Analysis of Findings and Reporting and a 40-hour Texas Practicum.
40 hours in Property and Building Inspection Module I 40 hours in Property and Building Inspection Module II 10 hours in Business Operations and Professional Responsibility Module 20 hours in Texas Law Module 24 hours in Texas Standards of Practice Module 20 hours in Analysis of Findings and Reporting Module 40 hours in Texas PracticumOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Sponsored professional inspector path requires 12 active months as a real estate inspector in the preceding 24 months and 175 inspections under indirect supervision; a substitute education/practicum path is available.
Sponsored professional inspector path requires 12 active months as a real estate inspector in the preceding 24 months and 175 inspections under indirect supervision; a substitute education/practicum path is available.
Have at least 12 months of active experience as a licensed real estate inspector sponsored by a Texas professional inspector during the 24-month period preceding the application date. Complete 175 real estate inspections under indirect supervision. Substitute Experience and EducationOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
National and state exams.
National and state exams.
The examination requirement for a professional inspector license consists of a national exam and a state exam.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Provide professional liability or other qualifying coverage of $100,000 per occurrence.
Provide professional liability or other qualifying coverage of $100,000 per occurrence.
You must submit proof of professional liability insurance, or any other insurance that provides coverage for violations of Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1102, Subchapter G ($100,000 per occurrence) before a license will issue.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Professional Inspector: Original Application | 120.00 | | | 4.00 | 124.00
124
Professional Inspector: Original Application | 120.00 | | | 4.00 | 124.00Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Professional Inspector: Renewal | 60.00 | | | 4.00 | 64.00
64
Professional Inspector: Renewal | 60.00 | | | 4.00 | 64.00Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Inspector Exam Fee - National and State Paid to exam provider | 210.00
210
Inspector Exam Fee - National and State Paid to exam provider | 210.00Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
2 years
2
All inspectors licensed by TREC, including Apprentice Inspectors, Real Estate Inspectors, and Professional Inspectors, must renew their license every two years.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
TREC will send you a renewal notice about 90 days before your license expiration date. Until you receive this notice of renewal, you cannot renew your license.
TREC will send you a renewal notice about 90 days before your license expiration date. Until you receive this notice of renewal, you cannot renew your license. Applies to: Texas inspector licenses
TREC will send you a renewal notice about 90 days before your license expiration date. Until you receive this notice of renewal, you cannot renew your license.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
32 hours
32
Complete 32 hours of inspector CE, including the 8-Hour Inspector Legal & Ethics and SOP Review courseOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
For active renewal, include the eight-hour Inspector Legal & Ethics and SOP Review course; finish all CE during the current license period.
For active renewal, include the eight-hour Inspector Legal & Ethics and SOP Review course; finish all CE during the current license period.
Complete 32 hours of inspector CE, including the 8-Hour Inspector Legal & Ethics and SOP Review course . All inspector CE courses must be completed during your current license period.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
The fees and entry requirements here describe the Professional Real Estate Inspector credential.
The fees and entry requirements here describe the Professional Real Estate Inspector credential.
Become a Professional Real Estate InspectorOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Fingerprints and a background check are required.
Fingerprints and a background check are required.
You are required by law to have fingerprints on file with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) so a background check can be performed.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Submit your application and fee to renew your inspector license online using our REALM Portal.
Renew through REALM using the instructions at https://www.trec.texas.gov/node/160
Submit your application and fee to renew your inspector license online using our REALM Portal.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
TREC licensing staff review inspector reciprocity requests case by case, considering the originating state's requirements and passage of the national exam.
TREC licensing staff review inspector reciprocity requests case by case, considering the originating state's requirements and passage of the national exam.
The Licensing Division staff explained that although this does not happen often, they address these requests on a case-by-case basis. Some consideration is based on the state the inspector is coming from and what the requirements for licensure are in that state. Whether that inspector has passed the national portion of the exam is also another factor that is considered.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
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