SUBCHAPTER G. PROHIBITED ACTS
Sec. 1102.301. NEGLIGENCE OR INCOMPETENCE.
An inspector may not perform a real estate
inspection in a negligent or incompetent manner.

Sec. 1102.302. AGREEMENT FOR SPECIFIC
REPORT; DISHONESTY. An inspector may not:
(1) accept an assignment for real estate
inspection if the employment or a fee is contingent
on the reporting of:
(A) a specific, predetermined condition of
the improvements to real property; or
(B) specific findings other than those that
the inspector knows to be true when the assignment
is accepted; or
(2) act in a manner or engage in a practice
that:
(A) is dishonest or fraudulent; or
(B) involves deceit or misrepresentation.

Sec. 1102.303. ACTING IN CONFLICTING
CAPACITIES. An inspector may not act in a
transaction in the dual capacity of inspector and:
(1) undisclosed principal; or

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(2) broker or salesperson.

Sec. 1102.304. REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE.
An inspector may not perform or agree to
perform repairs or maintenance in connection with a
real estate inspection under an earnest money
contract, lease, or exchange of real property.

Sec. 1102.305. VIOLATION OF LAW. An
inspector may not violate this chapter or a rule
adopted by the commission.
(V.A.C.S. Art. 6573a, Sec. 23(l) (part).)