Scott, I can't speak for Mr. South's understanding of the issue, but his letter does square with my understanding of the issue in Texas.
My understanding of inspector licensing here was that the Realtors basically pushed licensing through to "get control of these inspectors" who were blowing their deals. The Inspector committee was created and always intended to be subservient to the Realtor control of TREC. It is only an advisory committee with no real power.
By eliminating the Inspector Committee, the small voice which inspectors have will be eliminated.
Any knowledge you can pass along will be appreciated!
Jim

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Jim Luttrall
Mr. Inspector.net, Inc.
Allen, Texas 75002