Why Do You Need a Real Texas PI?

This should be a fairly easy question to answer.  You need a real Texas PI (a licensed investigator) because hiring a non-licensed investigator can cost you $10,000.00 in fines.  That is a lot of money.  See what the law says:

§1702.381 - A person who contracts with or employs a person who is required to hold a license,  registration, endorsement, or security officer commission under this chapter knowing that the person does not hold the required license, registration, endorsement, or commission or who otherwise, at the time of contract or employment, is in violation of this chapter may be assessed a civil penalty to be paid to the state in an amount not to exceed $10,000 for each violation.

That is 10 grand for each violation.

Don't risk an outrageous fine.  You should always hire a licensed investigator.

Whatever you do - stay safe!