Texas Statutes
Subchapter E. Powers and Duties of Department Relating to Structural Pest Control
Section 1951.210. Pretreatment Inspection Service; Fees; Liability

Sec. 1951.210. PRETREATMENT INSPECTION SERVICE; FEES; LIABILITY. (a) The department may provide a pretreatment inspection service to consumers. A pretreatment inspection is limited to a determination of whether there is an infestation of pests on the premises inspected.
(b) On the request of a consumer, the department may make available an inspector employed by the department to inspect the premises of the consumer if the consumer has obtained, from at least two pest control companies:
(1) a determination that there is an infestation of pests on the premises; and
(2) an estimate of the cost of the treatment.
(c) The department shall charge a fee for a pretreatment inspection in an amount sufficient to pay the cost of providing the service.
(d) The department is not liable for any damages that may arise as a result of an inspection made under this section that is subsequently found to be incorrect.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 4, eff. June 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 890 (H.B. 2458), Sec. 1.24, eff. September 1, 2007.

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