FWIW I've selected the relevant verbiage from the TREC SOP that addresses mold. This is from our new SOP that went into effect on 01/01/2014. I didn't include all the text under the (3) General Provisions section as it does not pertain to the mold conversation. If interested the entire SOP can be read here. TX TREC SOP ?535.227. Standards of Practice: General Provisions (3) General limitations. The inspector is not required to: (Text omitted for clarity) © determine: (Text omitted for clarity) (iii) the presence, absence, or risk of asbestos, lead-based paint, mold, mildew, corrosive or contaminated drywall "Chinese Drywall" or any other environmental hazard, environmental pathogen, carcinogen, toxin, mycotoxin, pollutant, fungal presence or activity, or poison; (effective 01/01/2014)