(a) To be eligible for a real estate inspector license, an applicant must:
(1) at the time of application have:
(A) held an apprentice inspector license for at least three months; and
(B) performed at least 25 real estate inspections under direct supervision;
(2) submit evidence satisfactory to the commission of successful completion of at least 90 classroom hours of core real estate inspection courses;
(3) demonstrate competence based on the examination under Subchapter D;
(4) be sponsored by a professional inspector; and
(5) satisfy the commission as to the applicant's honesty, trustworthiness, integrity, and competence.
(b) The commission by rule may specify the length and content of the courses required by Subsection (a)(2).