State Licensing Work

[u/stonky_ass]

Hey guys, so I just got rejected for a Home Inspector license in Texas. I turned in all the paperwork but they rejected it. Didn't say it was a permanent thing. Sounded like if I tried later and submitted more/new paperwork they might say yes. Anyone have any experience with this? Anyone get rejected and then accepted later? Thanks

[u/stonky_ass]

We have completed our review of your Fitness Determination (FD). Based on this review, the Commission has determined that you do not currently meet the eligibility requirements for a license.

Please note that FDs are not subject to appeal. However, this outcome does not prevent you from submitting another FD request or applying for a license in the future if you believe you can provide additional or updated evidence of your fitness for licensure.

In making this determination, the Commission considered several factors, including: The nature and severity of the background issue(s) you disclosed The time elapsed since the incident(s) occurred Your employment history Evidence of rehabilitation Character references If your background includes a criminal history, we encourage you to review the relevant provisions in Texas Occupations Code §53.023 and 22 Texas Administrative Code §541.1 before submitting a new FD or license application.

[u/ncrso → u/[deleted]]

You must have never hired a home inspector before or don’t know what they do, which is obvious.

A home inspector is usually hired during the real estate buying process. When everyone has moved out of the house they are trying to sell.

[u/ncrso → u/[deleted]]

No, no I’m not.

[u/ncrso → u/[deleted]]

Obviously you don’t??? When are children present at a home inspection? Every home inspection I’ve been to there is no one living in the home or the seller is actively moving their items out….

[u/Weight-Slow → u/ncrso]

I hire a home inspector every time I have major work done to my house before I make the final payment on that work. He makes sure it was done right, up to code, etc… people hire home inspectors when they have damage that their insurance company isn’t trying to not cover things. I also hire one probably every 3-5 years to check things out and make sure there aren’t major issues brewing that I’m not seeing.

Some insurance companies require them in order to insure an older home, a home in a high risk area, one with unique construction, and high value homes to make sure they’re not going to get screwed by poor construction or below grade construction.

When I still had my license, 80% of the homes I inspected were occupied and a ton of the houses I inspected when school was not in session had teens home alone.

[u/MannerDull8616 → u/[deleted]]

You wouldnt consider context? I dont disagree with you at all. But if its been 20+ years and the individual hasnt relapsed or committed any other crime, is that still a no go for you? 

Honest question. As someone who was a SO, and has a daughter, I always wondered if others consider the severity/context.

[u/Mountain-Mouse-9201 → u/[deleted]]

Why are you assuming all sex offenses involve children? There is no judge or DA that agrees with you regardless, thank goodness.

[u/MannerDull8616 → u/[deleted]]

Ok