ÐÇ¿ÕÌåÓýappÏÂÔØ Commission Meeting
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Agenda Item 1ÌýCall to order and pledges of allegianceÌý
ACTION: Chair Kesner called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
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Agenda Item 2 Discussion and possible action to excuse Commissioner absence(s), if anyÌý
Note: Commissioner Bernstein arrived at 9:22 a.m.
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Agenda Item 3 Opening remarks and report from the Chair
Remarks given by Chair Kesner
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Agenda Item 4 Appointments to the Education Standards Advisory Committee
ACTION: Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Peña, moved to appoint the following members for a term JanuaryÌý1, 2025, to December 31, 2026:
License holder members: Bill Steddum (reappointment), Kandi LuensmannÌý(reappointment), Christina Valero, and Christopher Gonzalez; alternate: Jean Mitchell
Educator members: Kara BangÌýand Paul Silverman; alternate: Jill Malloy
The motion was adopted by unanimous vote.
License holder members: Bill Steddum (reappointment), Kandi LuensmannÌý(reappointment), Christina Valero, and Christopher Gonzalez; alternate: Jean Mitchell
Educator members: Kara BangÌýand Paul Silverman; alternate: Jill Malloy
The motion was adopted by unanimous vote.
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Agenda Item 5 Appointment to the Texas Real Estate Inspector Committee
ACTION: Commissioner Woodroof, seconded by Commissioner Brown, moved to appoint Public Member, Cole Robison, for a term January 1,Ìý2025, to December 31, 2026.
The motion was adopted by unanimous vote.
The motion was adopted by unanimous vote.
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Agenda Item 6 Report by the Education Standards Advisory CommitteeÌý
Report given by Chair Steddum
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Agenda Item 7 Report by the Broker Responsibility Advisory CommitteeÌý
Report given by Chair Williams
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Agenda Item 8 Report by the Texas Real Estate Inspector Committee
Report given by Chair Warren
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Agenda Item 9 Report by the Texas Real Estate Broker-Lawyer Committee
Report given by General Counsel Burgess
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Agenda Item 10 Report by the Executive Committee
Report given by Chair Kesner
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Agenda Item 11 Director reports regarding agency operations, initiatives, and division updatesÌý
Reports given by the following:
Chelsea Buchholtz, Executive Director
Robert Hood, Director of Customer Relations Division
Jennifer Wheeler, Director of Education & Examinations Division
Denise Sample, Director of Licensing Division
Mike Molloy, Director of Enforcement Division
Tom Watson, Director of Information Technology
Ranada Williams, Chief Financial Officer
Summer Mandell, Director of Government and Strategic Communications
Chelsea Buchholtz, Executive Director
Robert Hood, Director of Customer Relations Division
Jennifer Wheeler, Director of Education & Examinations Division
Denise Sample, Director of Licensing Division
Mike Molloy, Director of Enforcement Division
Tom Watson, Director of Information Technology
Ranada Williams, Chief Financial Officer
Summer Mandell, Director of Government and Strategic Communications
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The Commission took a break at 10:53 a.m.
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Agenda Item 12 Members of the public have the opportunity to address the Commission concerning an agenda item or an issue of public interest that is not on the agenda. Anyone wishing to provide public comment on an issue of public interest that is not on the agenda may do so under this section.Ìý Members of the public who wish to speak on a matter specifically listed on the agenda may do so at the time that agenda item is heard.Ìý
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All individuals wishing to provide public comment of any sort should fill out a speaker request form with the agency’s designated agent.ÌýÌý
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Note: Prior to the action described below, the Commission entered into executive session under Agenda Item 14.
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Agenda Item 13 Consideration and possible action regarding proposal for decision in the matter of
a. SOAH Docket No. 329-24-11212.REC; ÐÇ¿ÕÌåÓýappÏÂÔØ v. Jerrode LaChance McClain
b. SOAH Docket No. 329-24-01564.REC; ÐÇ¿ÕÌåÓýappÏÂÔØ v. Joseph VonHumphrey Bradley
c. SOAH Docket No. 329-24-11345.REC; ÐÇ¿ÕÌåÓýappÏÂÔØ v. Daniel Alexander Topolski
d. SOAH Docket No. 329-24-12947.REC; ÐÇ¿ÕÌåÓýappÏÂÔØ v. Christopher Cruz
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Agenda Item 14 Executive session to discuss pending litigation or obtain advice of legal counsel on agenda items pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.071
ACTION: The Commission went into Executive Session at 11:30 a.m.
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Agenda Item 15 Discussion and possible action to adopt amendments and new rule to 22 TAC Chapter 537 as follows:
a. §537.20, Standard Contract Form ÐÇ¿ÕÌåÓýappÏÂÔØ No. 9-16, Unimproved Property Contract
b. §537.22, Standard Contract Form ÐÇ¿ÕÌåÓýappÏÂÔØ No. 11-7, Addendum for "Back-Up" Contract
c. §537.28, Standard Contract Form ÐÇ¿ÕÌåÓýappÏÂÔØ No. 20-17, One to Four Family Residential Contract (Resale)
d. §537.30, Standard Contract Form ÐÇ¿ÕÌåÓýappÏÂÔØ No. 23-18, New Home Contract (Incomplete Construction)
e. §537.31, Standard Contract Form ÐÇ¿ÕÌåÓýappÏÂÔØ No. 24-18, New Home Contract (Completed Construction)
f. §537.32, Standard Contract Form ÐÇ¿ÕÌåÓýappÏÂÔØ No. 25-15, Farm and Ranch Contract
g. §537.37, Standard Contract Form ÐÇ¿ÕÌåÓýappÏÂÔØ No. 30-16, Residential Condominium Contract (Resale)
h. §537.39, Standard Contract Form ÐÇ¿ÕÌåÓýappÏÂÔØ No. 32-4, Condominium Resale Certificate
i. §537.46 Standard Contract Form ÐÇ¿ÕÌåÓýappÏÂÔØ No. 39-9, Amendment to Contract
j. §537.47, Standard Contract Form ÐÇ¿ÕÌåÓýappÏÂÔØ No. 40-10, Third Party Financing Addendum
k. §537.67, Standard Contract Form ÐÇ¿ÕÌåÓýappÏÂÔØ No. 60-0, Addendum for Section 1031 Exchange (NEW)
ACTION: Commissioner Woodroof, seconded by Commissioner Hartgraves, moved to authorize staff, on behalf of the Commission, to submit for adoption, the amendments and new rule in 22 TAC Chapter 537, as presented, along with the forms adopted by reference, to the Texas Register, along with any technical or non-substantive changes required for adoption. The Condominium Resale Certificate form (ÐÇ¿ÕÌåÓýappÏÂÔØ No. 32-5) is a voluntary use form and may be used once posted on the agency’s website. All remaining contract forms adopted by reference are available for voluntary use until January 3, 2025, when their use becomes mandatory. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote.ÌýÌý
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Agenda Item 16 Discussion and possible action to propose amendments to 22 TAC §531.20, Information About Brokerage Services
ACTION: Commissioner Peña, seconded by Commissioner Brown, moved to authorize staff, on behalf of the Commission, to submit the proposed amendments to 22 TAC §531.20, and the form adopted by reference, as presented, along with any technical or non-substantive changes required for proposal, to the Texas Register, for publication and public comment. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote.
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Agenda Item 17 Discussion and possible action to propose new rule 22 TAC §534.8, Employee Sick and Family Leave Pools (NEW)
ACTION: Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Peña, moved to authorize staff, on behalf of the Commission, to submit proposed new rule 22 TAC §534.8, as presented, along with any technical or non-substantive changes required for proposal, to the Texas Register, for publication and public comment. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote.
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Agenda Item 18 Discussion and possible action to propose amendments to 22 TAC Chapter 535 as follows:Ìý
a. §535.65, Responsibilities and Operations of Providers of Qualifying Courses
b. §535.70, Definitions
c. §535.72, Approval of Non-elective Continuing Education Courses
ACTION: Commissioner Peña, seconded by Commissioner Woodroof, moved to authorize staff, on behalf of the Commission, to submit the proposed amendments to 22 TAC §§535.65, 535.70, and 535.72, as presented, along with any technical or non-substantive changes required for proposal, to the Texas Register, for publication and public comment. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote.
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Agenda Item 19 Discussion and possible action to propose amendments to 22 TAC Chapter 535 as follows:Ìý
a. §535.191, Schedule of Administrative Penalties
b. §535.219, Schedule of Administrative Penalties
ACTION: Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Peña, moved to authorize staff, on behalf of the Commission, to submit the proposed amendments to 22 TAC §§535.191 and 535.219, as presented, along with any technical or non-substantive changes required for proposal, to the Texas Register, for publication and public comment. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote.
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Agenda Item 20 Discussion and possible action to propose amendments to 22 TAC §537.45, Standard Contract Form ÐÇ¿ÕÌåÓýappÏÂÔØ No. 38-7, Notice of Buyer’s Termination of Contract
ACTION: Commissioner Russell, seconded by Commissioner Woodroof, moved to authorize staff, on behalf of the Commission, to submit the proposed amendments to 22 TAC §537.45, and the form adopted by reference, as presented, along with any technical or non-substantive changes required for proposal, to the Texas Register, for publication and public comment. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote.
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Agenda Item 21 Annual Report from TAMU Real Estate Center
Report given by Pamela Canon
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Agenda Item 22 Presentation by Pearson VUE regarding the administration of licensing examinations for real estate license holders
Presentation given by Carrie Dahl
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Agenda Item 23 Discussion and possible action to nominate candidates for the offices of Vice Chair and Secretary of the Commission
No candidates were nominated.Ìý
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Agenda Item 24 Discussion and possible action regarding future agenda itemsÌý
No items were requested.
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Agenda Item 25 Discussion and possible action to schedule future meetings
Future meeting dates:
February 10, 2025, Meeting, Austin
February 11, 2025, Workshop, Austin (if needed)
ACTION: The next meetings are scheduled for February 10 and 11, 2025, at ÐÇ¿ÕÌåÓýappÏÂÔØ Headquarters in Austin.
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Agenda Item 26 AdjournÌý
ACTION: Chair Kesner adjourned the meeting at 12:44 p.m.