(a) All inspection reports issued regarding the visible presence or absence of termites, other wood destroying insects and conditions conducive to infestation of wood destroying insects in connection with a real estate transaction must be made on a form prescribed by the department. Forms must be maintained in the inspection file. No alterations or revisions to the department-prescribed form are permitted; however, larger graphs, photos, or other supporting documentation may be attached as an addendum to supplement preexisting information.
(b) Lending providers such as the Department of Veterans Affairs may require the inspection results on another form. That form is supplemental to the required department form and must be maintained in the inspection file.
(c) The department report form includes a space to report conditions consistent with §7.175 of this chapter (relating to the Official Wood Destroying Insect Report Inspection Procedures), which is available at: http://www.TexasAgriculture.gov/spcs/, or by contacting the Texas Department of Agriculture, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, TX 78711-2847, (866) 918-4481.
(d) For each inspection, copies of the completed form must be prepared for:
  (1) the person who ordered the inspection; and
  (2) business files of the business licensee issuing the report.
(e) The business licensee issuing the report must retain records of inspection reports for a minimum of two (2) years.

Source Note: The provisions of this §7.176 adopted to be effective January 9, 2018, 43 TexReg 42; amended to be effective January 16, 2023, 48 TexReg 129