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Broker Responsibility Working Group April meeting recap includes proposed rule changes

The Broker Responsibility Working Group (BRWG)听met April 12. Members reviewed public comment submitted in response to a new proposed rule, 535.157 鈥� Obligation to Respond Timely, and proposed changes to 535.2听鈥斕鼴roker Responsibility Rule.听The group also continued discussion regarding the difference between a broker and a sponsoring broker, and whether there should be additional education requirements for sponsoring brokers.

Education Standards Advisory Committee Accepting Applications for Members

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.

Notice: Phone Outage August 10

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. All remain available, and you can email [email protected] in the meantime. Thank you for your patience!

New Filing Requirements for HOAs

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May Coffee with The Commission Video

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UPDATE: Business Entity Licenses Restored

Broker business entity licenses were inactivated in error on Wednesday, June 2, 2021. The issue is resolved, and all licenses听are restored.

All business entity licenses have been updated and the 星空体育app下载 website should reflect the accurate status of your license. Business entities and agents can once again manage their sponsorships online as well. If you believe your license status is not correct听please contact 星空体育app下载.