Texas Home Inspector Practice Exam

If your license expires and you have submitted a renewal application, can you continue to perform home inspections?

1. Yes, until the application is decided

2. No, absolutely not

3. Yes, with restrictions

4. No, but you can appeal

The correct answer is: No, absolutely not

In Texas, once your home inspector license expires, you are prohibited from performing home inspections until your license is renewed. Submitting a renewal application does not grant you any legal authority to conduct inspections while you await the decision on your application. The renewal process must be completed, and your license must be reinstated for you to engage in home inspection activities again. This policy is crucial for maintaining professional standards and ensuring that all home inspections are conducted by licensed individuals who meet current qualifications and regulations. The rationale is to safeguard consumers by ensuring that only those who are fully authorized and in compliance with state requirements are conducting inspections. Therefore, performing inspections with an expired license exposes you and your clients to significant risks, including potential liability issues and infringements of legal regulations.