Texas termite inspection and WDI report guide
Texas prescribes its own Wood Destroying Insect Report for real estate transactions. The report records visible evidence and inaccessible areas; it is not a guarantee that hidden activity is absent. Here is when the report comes up and how to check the pest-control company or applicator involved.
Pest-control regulator
Texas Department of Agriculture, Structural Pest Control Service
State report or guidance
Texas Official Wood Destroying Insect Report
When it comes up
- VA loan purchases. Buying anywhere in Texas with a VA loan? The lender will expect wood-destroying insect information on the property, unless one of the VA's property-type or appraisal exceptions applies. source
- Real estate transactions. When a WDI inspection is done for a Texas real estate transaction, state rules require the Department's prescribed report form, completed by a certified applicator or technician licensed in the termite-control category. source
Find and check a Texas pest-control company
A Texas WDI report may be completed only by a certified applicator or technician licensed in the termite-control category. Confirm both the inspector's credential and the company's business license with the Department.
Texas inspection questions
Is a termite inspection required to sell a house in Texas?
State law does not make an inspection automatic for every sale. A lender or purchase contract can require one, and VA loan processing requires wood-destroying insect information throughout Texas. When a Texas real estate WDI inspection is performed, the prescribed state report applies.
Who can issue a WDI report in Texas?
A certified applicator or technician licensed in the termite-control category. Before hiring, confirm the individual's credential and the pest control company's business license with the Texas Department of Agriculture.
What does a Texas WDI report actually cover?
It documents visible evidence of wood-destroying insects, evidence of previous treatment, and conditions conducive to infestation, along with areas the inspector could not access. It reflects what was visible on the inspection date; it is not a guarantee that a home is free of termites.
Sources
- state regulator (texasagriculture.gov)
- official report form (texasagriculture.gov)
- form use and inspector rules (texasagriculture.gov)
- public license records (texasagriculture.gov)
- VA statewide requirement (benefits.va.gov)
Facts on this page were checked against the sources above on 2026-07-18. Requirements change; confirm with the regulator or your lender for a transaction.