Found this on NACHI. Im curious why TAREI doesnt have anything in the public area about this deal. Im a member of neither, was thinking of joining NACHI, but now am starting to lean towards another organization.

Call me a little slow, but I cant tell if he actually signed it or not.



Message - June 15, 2007

The purpose of SB 914 is to continue and improve the functions of the Texas Real Estate Commission. A provision in the bill requires all real estate inspectors to purchase liability insurance. This mandate is a financial burden on small and independent inspectors who will be out of pocket more than $1,300 a year and will most certainly pass the cost onto consumers. The legislature did not properly consider the effects this will have on the market, and how it will make the American Dream more expensive. At the same, I couldn't justify the elimination of a vital regulatory agency despite this onerous clause.

I encourage the Legislature to rethink this requirement and address this problem in 2009.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have signed my name officially and caused the Seal of the State to be affixed hereto at Austin, this 15th day of June, 2007.

RICK PERRY
Governor of Texas

ATTESTED BY:
ROGER WILLIAMS
Secretary of State

Texas Governor Rick Perry - Message - June 15, 2007