After combing through 1,100 complaints during his 11-year tenure with the Commission, 星空体育app下载 Chief Investigator Roy Minton wins for a second time. The first win was in 2019. Both recognitions, by the Association of Real Estate License Law Officials (ARELLO), were given for Minton鈥檚 work in uncovering rental fraud.
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A Win for Protecting Texas Consumers
12/10/2024
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Can You Use Unlicensed Individuals to Help With Your Texas Real Estate Transactions? It Depends.
11/17/2024
Real estate transactions are complex, so many brokers and sales agents engage the help of assistants to handle the administrative details. Regardless of an assistant鈥檚 professional title鈥攗nlicensed assistant, administrative assistant, office manager, and transaction coordinator are popular鈥攖he real estate license status determines what type of activities they can legally perform in Texas.
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星空体育app下载 Form Changes Effective January 3, 2025
11/15/2024
The changes listed below, recommended by the Broker-Lawyer Committee, were adopted by the Texas Real Estate Commission during its November 4 meeting. These apply听to all contract forms unless specified otherwise.
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Working for Multiple Brokerages: What Transaction Coordinators and Showing Agents Are Allowed to Do in Texas
11/12/2024
The Real Estate License Act (TRELA) says a licensed sales agent may not engage in real estate brokerage activity unless that sales agent is sponsored by a licensed broker and is acting for that broker.
In Texas, transaction coordinators and showing agents are frequently used by brokerages as part of their business model, but sometimes these models entail working for other brokerages. Here is what 鈥渁cting for鈥� your broker means in these situations.
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星空体育app下载 Meeting Recap: Contract Form Changes Coming in 2025
11/12/2024
Multiple contract form changes were adopted by the Texas Real Estate Commission during the November 4 星空体育app下载 Meeting after being recommended by the Broker-Lawyer Committee (BLC). Some of those changes are in response to industry practice changes around broker compensation.
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Who is My Client When a Third Party is Paying for the Inspection?
11/12/2024
When a third party, such as a relative or real estate agent, is paying for an inspection, does this mean the third party is the client? Under 星空体育app下载 rules, the answer is no. Another person paying for the inspection on behalf of the client does not change who the inspector's client is for this transaction. The inspection report should be delivered to the client, regardless of who pays for the inspection.
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It鈥檚 Just the Beginning: 星空体育app下载 Awarded for Course Design Overhaul
11/05/2024
With the notion of keeping everything under one roof, Texas Real Estate Commission (星空体育app下载)听staff took on a new part of the development of the 2024-2025 Legal Update I & II courses. Thanks to the skills and talent of 星空体育app下载听Director of Government and Strategic Communications Summer Mandell, this book was wholly produced in-house, to include the design of the course materials.
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BRAC Continues Discussion on Education and Experience to Become a Broker
10/30/2024
The Broker Responsibility Advisory Committee (BRAC) met October 15 and discussed potential changes to becoming a licensed broker in Texas.
Currently, to become a licensed broker, 900 education hours are required (630 of these hours are required to be in related education). If an applicant holds a bachelor鈥檚 degree or higher, the 630 hours of related education are satisfied, regardless of field of study.
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BLC Recommends Commission Adopt Form Changes at November Meeting
10/30/2024
The Broker-Lawyer Committee met October 11 and reviewed hundreds of public comments related to form changes proposed at the August 星空体育app下载 Meeting. Most of BLC鈥檚 recommended changes are the culmination of two years鈥� worth of work on the part of the committee, with other changes recommended in response to industry practice changes around broker compensation affecting many license holders.
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Message from TREIC Chair Lee Warren: October 2024
10/29/2024
The Texas Real Estate Inspector Committee (TREIC) met on October 14 at 星空体育app下载 headquarters in Austin.
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From the Chair - June 2021
06/10/2021
Happy summer to all of you! 听In today鈥檚 market, however, we may not get a chance for anything resembling a summer break.听 It is a good time to be in real estate in Texas.听
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From the Chair - Inspector Committee - June 2021
05/25/2021
The 星空体育app下载 Commissioners met on May 3 in Austin in person for the first time in over a year.听 It was nice to see everyone in person once again.听 Tony Slagle presented the Commissioners with a legislative update, which included two inspector-related bills.
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From the Executive Director - May 2021 - Inspectors
05/13/2021
Happy May to each of you.鈥疘 hope you all听had a wonderful time celebrating the mothers in your life听last weekend. Later this month, we celebrate Memorial Day.
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From the Executive Director - May 2021
05/13/2021
Happy May to each of you.鈥疘 hope you all听had a wonderful time celebrating the mothers in your life听last weekend. Later this month, we celebrate Memorial Day.
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From the Chair - April 2021
04/12/2021
Happy spring to all of you! I hope this message finds you and your families enjoying the beautiful spring weather and wildflowers. Texas truly seems to show off during this time of year.
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From the Executive Director听- March 2021
03/10/2021
Happy March. Spring is approaching听and with it comes听a fresh start and the excitement of warmer weather.听I welcome it after the freezing temperatures we experienced in February.听I hope all of you made it through that extraordinary event safely.听听
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From the Chair - February 2021
02/11/2021
Happy February! This month we have passed the听one-year听mark since the first cases of COVID-19 were reported in the US.听 Much has changed in the last year, but I am proud of what our team at 星空体育app下载 has continued to do for the people of Texas. License applications continue to be processed smoothly, and our customer service team continues to provide excellent assistance to those who need it. I genuinely hope that this New Year brings us all peace and a shift towards more
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From the Chair - Inspector Committee - January 2021
01/21/2021
The Inspector Advisory Committee met virtually on January 15th.听 This was a lengthy meeting, as there was a lot to cover on this go around.听 First off, I would like to welcome the two newest members of the IAC.听 Bruce Carpenter is an inspector member from Pittsburg, and Brian Carroll is a public member from Temple.听 Both of them dove right into the meeting providing feedback and giving input, so it was clear that they came prepared to be involved with the IAC.听
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From the Chair - January 2021
01/05/2021
Happy New Year! I hope you all had a great holiday filled will peace and joy. During the holidays, I like to take time to reflect on the past year and the agency's direction. I am grateful for so many things during these times, including a fantastic team of employees, volunteers, and appointed Commission members.
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From the Executive Director - December 2020
12/07/2020
What a year!听 In some ways, I can鈥檛 believe how long this year has felt, but yet, I find myself surprised that the end of the year is upon us. Thanksgiving looked different for many this year.
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Message from TREIC Chair Lee Warren: July 2023
08/02/2023
The Texas Real Estate Inspector Committee (TREIC) met July 17. We received public comments on new items and some comments on some agenda items. It is good to see stakeholders taking an interest in the process and providing input more frequently.
One public comment expressed concern that inspectors are being strongly encouraged to pay brokerages for the opportunity visit their offices or even just talk to their agents.
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88th Texas Legislative Session Update, and the Impact on License Holders
05/27/2023
The 88th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, began January 10, 2023, and ends May 29, 2023. This session opened with the Texas Real Estate Commission (星空体育app下载) and Texas Appraiser Licensing Board (TALCB)听following 358 bills relevant to the administration of the agency. 听A much smaller number will become law, one of relevance to Texas real estate license holders.
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星空体育app下载's Houston Highlights: Changes to Broker Responsibility & Inspection Reports, 'Lookback Period' Soon to End, Comment Now on Proposed Changes
05/23/2023
To reach more license holders, the Texas Real Estate Commission broke away from its Austin headquarters for the first time ever to meet in Houston on May 16. It was 星空体育app下载鈥檚 second meeting of 2023. There were more than 80 attendees.
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What to expect at Houston May 16 星空体育app下载 meeting
05/04/2023
The Texas Real Estate Commission is stepping out of its Austin headquarters to pay Houston a visit. On May 16, the Commission will meet at 9 a.m. inside the Century Ballroom II of听the听DoubleTree by Hilton-Houston Greenway Plaza.听
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Appointees officially confirmed to the Texas Real Estate Commission
04/26/2023
The Texas Real Estate Commission is pleased to welcome three new members. Chance Brown,听Renee Harvey Lowe, and Stuart Bernstein听were confirmed by the Texas Senate on April 26, 2023. Texas Governor Greg Abbott appointed them for terms set to expire on January 31, 2029.听
Harvey Lowe and Brown will both serve as broker members,听Bernstein will serve as a public member of 星空体育app下载.
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TREIC April Meeting Recap: New Evaluation Form, Licensing Rule
04/18/2023
The Texas Real Estate Inspector Committee听(TREIC) met April 18.
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Broker Responsibility Working Group April meeting recap includes proposed rule changes
04/12/2023
The Broker Responsibility Working Group (BRWG)听met April 12.
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Education Standards Advisory Committee Accepting Applications for Members
07/15/2022
The Texas Real Estate Commission's Education Standards Advisory Committee (ESAC) is 听to fill two education member positions by real estate instructors or owners of real estate schools, accredited by the Commission, that provide qualifying or continuing education. It is also to fill four real estate license holder positions.
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Notice: Phone Outage August 10
07/08/2022
Multiple state agencies, including Texas Real Estate Commission and Texas Appraiser Licensing & Certification Board, are experiencing technical difficulties with the services we use to handle phone calls. The phone system is currently down as the Texas Department of Information Resources troubleshoots the issue.
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HOA Management Certificate Website Now Live
11/29/2021
During the 87th听regular听session,听the听Texas听legislature passed听听which amended Chapter 209 of the Texas Property Code governing certain property owners ' associations (more commonly known as HOAs) to address a number of HOA-related issues, including providing greater transparency in HOA operations and leadership.
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星空体育app下载's Houston Highlights: Changes to Broker Responsibility & Inspection Reports, 'Lookback Period' Soon to End, Comment Now on Proposed Changes
05/23/2023To reach more license holders, the Texas Real Estate Commission broke away from its Austin headquarters for the first time ever to meet in Houston on May 16. It was 星空体育app下载鈥檚 second meeting of 2023. There were more than 80 attendees.
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ESAC reviews rule language, recommends 30-hour brokerage course for sales agents
05/12/2023
The Texas Real Estate Commission's Education Standards Advisory Committee (ESAC) met April 3.
ESAC听addressed comments received regarding proposed changes to 22 搂TAC 535.64, Content Requirements for Qualifying Real Estate Courses.听 星空体育app下载 staff clarified that the rule proposal simply cleans up the rule language to remove the references to topics required for each course, rather, pointing specifically to each qualifying course approval form to define content.听
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TREIC April Meeting Recap: New Evaluation Form, Licensing Rule
04/18/2023The Texas Real Estate Inspector Committee听(TREIC) met April 18.
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Broker Responsibility Working Group April meeting recap includes proposed rule changes
04/12/2023The Broker Responsibility Working Group (BRWG)听met April 12.
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Update to the Qualifying Education Course Posting System
04/28/2022
星空体育app下载 is pleased to announce an update to the Posting System that allows all providers of real estate Qualifying Education (QE) courses to post course credit directly into the agency鈥檚 system of record. The student must have a 星空体育app下载 real estate sales agent or broker license number to award qualifying credit.
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Rule Amendments Regarding Credit for Professional Designation Courses
11/30/2021
The Commission recently voted to eliminate references in 星空体育app下载 rule 搂535.92(f) to professional designations and automatic CE credit for taking courses required to obtain one of these designations. These amendments eliminate an alternative path for license holders to request CE credit for professional designations and removes the list of specific designations.听
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October ESAC Meeting Update
10/14/2021
The Education Standards Advisory Committee (ESAC) met by videoconference on October 4, 2021.听 ESAC Chair Kelea Youngblood opened the meeting by honoring the life and accomplishments of ESAC member and long-time license holder, Lynda Conway. Ruben Pena was welcomed back to the committee in her place.听
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What鈥檚 the Difference Between the Texas Practicum and a Ride Along Course Session?
10/01/2021
The 40 Hour Texas Practicum is a pre-licensing requirement for applicants following the Substitute Experience and Education Requirements for a Real Estate or Professional Inspector.听 A Ride-Along session is no longer a requirement for pre-licensing, but is still an option for obtaining inspector continuing education (ICE) credit.听
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Continuing Education (CE) Posting System Update
08/25/2021
An upload feature has been added to the CE Posting System. The upload feature allows CE providers to use a CSV file to upload CE course completions for real estate agents, inspectors, and appraisers as an alternative method to manual entry.
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星空体育app下载 Needs Your Feedback on New ERW Education
08/23/2021
The 87th Texas Legislature enacted HB 2730, requiring easement/right of way (ERW) agents to complete 16 hours of qualifying education prior to registration and 16 hours of continuing education per registration period.听 As a result, 星空体育app下载 will establish an education program for ERW agents.听
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