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TREC has the authority to adopt administrative rules to provide specificity to provisions of the Acts. TREC may also adopt rules to establish a policy regarding certain practices. Both the Acts and TREC rules are a great resource for helping consumers know what to expect from a real estate service provider. TREC RulesThe tables below show all of our recently proposed and adopted rules. Written comments on proposed rules are accepted for 30 days after publication in the Texas Register. After that period, comments can be made in person at the next Commission meeting. Please send written comments to TREC's . For the complete version of our current rules go to:
Approval of Providers of Qualifying Courses Effective Date: 09/01/2022 All amendments implement statutory changes enacted by the 87th Legislature in HB 2730. The amendments add the term “easement or right-of-way” to conform to statutory changes that require completion of qualifying and continuing education courses to obtain or maintain a certificate of registration. The amendments to §535.61 allow an accredited college or university, as well as a United States armed forces institute, to submit easement or right-of-way qualifying courses for approval for credit without becoming approved providers, similar to the exemptions that currently exist for both real estate and inspector qualifying courses. The changes also clarify that the calculation for the exam passage rate only includes license categories for which the provider offers courses and an examination is required. Qualifications for Instructors of Qualifying Courses Effective Date: 09/01/2022 All amendments implement statutory changes enacted by the 87th Legislature in HB 2730. The amendments add the term “easement or right-of-way” to conform to statutory changes that require completion of qualifying and continuing education courses to obtain or maintain a certificate of registration. Responsibilities and Operations of Providers of Qualifying Courses Effective Date: 09/01/2022 All amendments implement statutory changes enacted by the 87th Legislature in HB 2730. The amendments add the term “easement or right-of-way” to conform to statutory changes that require completion of qualifying and continuing education courses to obtain or maintain a certificate of registration. Credit for Courses Offered by Accredited Colleges or Universities Effective Date: 09/01/2022 All amendments implement statutory changes enacted by the 87th Legislature in HB 2730. The amendments add the term “easement or right-of-way” to conform to statutory changes that require completion of qualifying and continuing education courses to obtain or maintain a certificate of registration. The amendments to §535.66 also add a new subsection and make other conforming changes to address credit for easement or right-of way courses offered by an accredited college or university, consistent with the change in §535.61 and current rules related to real estate and inspection qualifying courses. Content Requirements for Easement or Right-of-Way Qualifying Courses Effective Date: 09/01/2022 All amendments implement statutory changes enacted by the 87th Legislature in HB 2730. New rule §535.68 mirrors the content requirements for the easement or right-of-way qualifying course as required by HB 2730 and adopts a course approval form by reference that outlines the units required to be addressed in each course topic. Effective Date: 09/01/2022 All amendments implement statutory changes enacted by the 87th Legislature in HB 2730. The amendments add the term “easement or right-of-way” to conform to statutory changes that require completion of qualifying and continuing education courses to obtain or maintain a certificate of registration. Approval of Elective Continuing Education Courses Effective Date: 09/01/2022 All amendments implement statutory changes enacted by the 87th Legislature in HB 2730. The amendments add the term “easement or right-of-way” to conform to statutory changes that require completion of qualifying and continuing education courses to obtain or maintain a certificate of registration. Responsibilities and Operations of Continuing Education Providers Effective Date: 09/01/2022 All amendments implement statutory changes enacted by the 87th Legislature in HB 2730. The amendments add the term “easement or right-of-way” to conform to statutory changes that require completion of qualifying and continuing education courses to obtain or maintain a certificate of registration. Registration of Easement or Right-of-Way Agents Effective Date: 09/01/2022 The amendments to §535.400 add specific requirements for the issuance of a probationary certificate, as required by HB 2730. For consistency in application, this language mirrors rule language in 22 TAC §535.54, applicable to other license holders. These changes also modify the section that clarifies what happens if a registration expires on a Saturday, Sunday, or other day the Commission is not open for business to be consistent with rule language applicable to other license holders in 22 TAC §535.91. Effective Date: 09/01/2022 Because HB 2730 requires certificate holders seeking to renew to successfully complete continuing education, the amendments to §535.403 clarify that a certificate holder who fails to timely renew, rather than simply failing to timely pay the renewal fee, must apply for and receive a new registration. These changes also modify the section that clarifies what happens if a registration expires on a Saturday, Sunday, or other day the Commission is not open for business to be consistent with rule language applicable to other license holders in 22 TAC §535.91. Continuing Education Requirements Effective Date: 01/01/2023 New §535.406 implements the continuing education requirements in HB 2730. Standard Contract Form TREC No. 10-6 Effective Date: 08/30/2022 The changes to the existing rules add the title of the form adopted by reference in each rule to the rule title and add clarifying language to specify which forms are for mandatory versus voluntary use by license holders. Standard Contract Form TREC No. 11-7 Effective Date: 08/30/2022 The changes to the existing rules add the title of the form adopted by reference in each rule to the rule title and add clarifying language to specify which forms are for mandatory versus voluntary use by license holders. Standard Contract Form TREC No. 12-3 Effective Date: 08/30/2022 The changes to the existing rules add the title of the form adopted by reference in each rule to the rule title and add clarifying language to specify which forms are for mandatory versus voluntary use by license holders. Standard Contract Form TREC No. 15-5 Effective Date: 08/30/2022 HB 531 requires a landlord to disclose, in certain situations, whether the landlord is aware that the dwelling is located in a 100-year floodplain or that the dwelling has flooded within the last five years. Because landlords of temporary residential leases are not exempted, the changes add a new paragraph referencing the Landlord's Floodplain and Flood Notice in the Seller’s Temporary Residential Lease (TREC No. 15-5). Additionally, the amendments to §537.26, Standard Contract Form TREC No. 15-5, contains changes made as a result of the Commission’s quadrennial rule review. Those changes add the corresponding standard contract form title to the rule title and add clarifying language to specify that the form adopted by reference in this rule is for mandatory use by license holders. Standard Contract Form TREC No. 16-5 Effective Date: 08/30/2022 HB 531 requires a landlord to disclose, in certain situations, whether the landlord is aware that the dwelling is located in a 100-year floodplain or that the dwelling has flooded within the last five years. Because landlords of temporary residential leases are not exempted, the changes add a new paragraph referencing the Landlord's Floodplain and Flood Notice in the Buyer’s Temporary Residential Lease (TREC No. 16-5). Additionally, the amendments to §537.27, Standard Contract Form TREC No. 16-5, contains changes made as a result of the Commission’s quadrennial rule review. Those changes add the corresponding standard contract form title to the rule title and add clarifying language to specify that the form adopted by reference in this rule is for mandatory use by license holders. Standard Contract Form TREC No. 28-2 Effective Date: 08/30/2022 The changes to the existing rules add the title of the form adopted by reference in each rule to the rule title and add clarifying language to specify which forms are for mandatory versus voluntary use by license holders. Standard Contract Form TREC No. 32-4 Effective Date: 08/30/2022 The changes to the existing rules add the title of the form adopted by reference in each rule to the rule title and add clarifying language to specify which forms are for mandatory versus voluntary use by license holders. Standard Contract Form TREC No. 33-2 Effective Date: 08/30/2022 The changes to the existing rules add the title of the form adopted by reference in each rule to the rule title and add clarifying language to specify which forms are for mandatory versus voluntary use by license holders. Standard Contract Form TREC No. 34-4 Effective Date: 08/30/2022 The changes to the existing rules add the title of the form adopted by reference in each rule to the rule title and add clarifying language to specify which forms are for mandatory versus voluntary use by license holders. Standard Contract Form TREC No. 37-5 Effective Date: 08/30/2022 The changes to the existing rules add the title of the form adopted by reference in each rule to the rule title and add clarifying language to specify which forms are for mandatory versus voluntary use by license holders. Standard Contract Form TREC No. 38-7 Effective Date: 08/30/2022 The changes to the existing rules add the title of the form adopted by reference in each rule to the rule title and add clarifying language to specify which forms are for mandatory versus voluntary use by license holders. Standard Contract Form TREC No. 45-2 Effective Date: 08/30/2022 The amendments and new rules to Chapter 537 are made as a result of the Commission’s quadrennial rule review. The changes to the existing rules add the title of the form adopted by reference in each rule to the rule title and add clarifying language to specify which forms are for mandatory versus voluntary use by license holders. Standard Contract Form TREC No. 47-0 Effective Date: 08/30/2022 The amendments and new rules to Chapter 537 are made as a result of the Commission’s quadrennial rule review. The changes to the existing rules add the title of the form adopted by reference in each rule to the rule title and add clarifying language to specify which forms are for mandatory versus voluntary use by license holders. Standard Contract Form TREC No. 48-1 Effective Date: 08/30/2022 The amendments and new rules to Chapter 537 are made as a result of the Commission’s quadrennial rule review. The changes to the existing rules add the title of the form adopted by reference in each rule to the rule title and add clarifying language to specify which forms are for mandatory versus voluntary use by license holders. Standard Contract Form TREC No. 49-1 Effective Date: 08/30/2022 The amendments and new rules to Chapter 537 are made as a result of the Commission’s quadrennial rule review. The changes to the existing rules add the title of the form adopted by reference in each rule to the rule title and add clarifying language to specify which forms are for mandatory versus voluntary use by license holders. Standard Contrract Form TREC No. 50-0 Effective Date: 08/30/2022 The amendments and new rules to Chapter 537 are made as a result of the Commission’s quadrennial rule review. The changes to the existing rules add the title of the form adopted by reference in each rule to the rule title and add clarifying language to specify which forms are for mandatory versus voluntary use by license holders. Standard Contract Form TREC No. 53-0 Effective Date: 08/30/2022 The amendments and new rules to Chapter 537 are made as a result of the Commission’s quadrennial rule review. The changes to the existing rules add the title of the form adopted by reference in each rule to the rule title and add clarifying language to specify which forms are for mandatory versus voluntary use by license holders. Standard Contract Form TREC No. 54-0, Landlord's Floodplain and Flood Notice Effective Date: 08/30/2022 HB 531 requires a landlord to disclose, in certain situations, whether the landlord is aware that the dwelling is located in a 100-year floodplain or that the dwelling has flooded within the last five years. Because landlords of temporary residential leases are not exempted, the changes create a new flood disclosure notice form. Standard Contract Form TREC No. OP-H, Seller's Disclosure Notice Effective Date: 08/30/2022 The amendments and new rules to Chapter 537 are made as a result of the Commission’s quadrennial rule review. The new rules pair previously existing forms that were available for voluntary use by license holders with a rule to provide greater clarity about the forms purpose and use. Standard Contract Form TREC No. OP-L, Addendum for Seller's Disclosure of Information on Lead-Based Paint and Lead-Based Paint Hazards as Required by Federal Law Effective Date: 08/30/2022 The amendments and new rules to Chapter 537 are made as a result of the Commission’s quadrennial rule review. The new rules pair previously existing forms that were available for voluntary use by license holders with a rule to provide greater clarity about the forms purpose and use. Standard Contract Form TREC No. OP-M, Non-Realty Items Addendum Effective Date: 08/30/2022 The amendments and new rules to Chapter 537 are made as a result of the Commission’s quadrennial rule review. The new rules pair previously existing forms that were available for voluntary use by license holders with a rule to provide greater clarity about the forms purpose and use. Effective Date: 08/30/2022 The new rules to Chapter 543 are made as a result of the Commission’s quadrennial rule review. The changes add a new definitions section for ease of reading and update terminology for consistency throughout the chapter. Effective Date: 08/30/2022 The new rules to Chapter 543 are made as a result of the Commission’s quadrennial rule review. The changes add a new definitions section for ease of reading and update terminology for consistency throughout the chapter. Effective Date: 08/30/2022 The new rules to Chapter 543 are made as a result of the Commission’s quadrennial rule review. The changes add a new definitions section for ease of reading and update terminology for consistency throughout the chapter. Effective Date: 08/30/2022 The new rules to Chapter 543 are made as a result of the Commission’s quadrennial rule review. The changes add a new definitions section for ease of reading and update terminology for consistency throughout the chapter. Effective Date: 08/30/2022 The new rules to Chapter 543 are made as a result of the Commission’s quadrennial rule review. The changes add a new definitions section for ease of reading and update terminology for consistency throughout the chapter. Effective Date: 08/30/2022 The new rules to Chapter 543 are made as a result of the Commission’s quadrennial rule review. The changes add a new definitions section for ease of reading and update terminology for consistency throughout the chapter. Complaints and Disciplinary Proceedings Effective Date: 08/30/2022 The new rules to Chapter 543 are made as a result of the Commission’s quadrennial rule review. The changes add a new definitions section for ease of reading and update terminology for consistency throughout the chapter. Effective Date: 08/30/2022 The new rules to Chapter 543 are made as a result of the Commission’s quadrennial rule review. The changes add a new definitions section for ease of reading and update terminology for consistency throughout the chapter. Effective Date: 08/30/2022 The new rules to Chapter 543 are made as a result of the Commission’s quadrennial rule review. The changes add a new definitions section for ease of reading and update terminology for consistency throughout the chapter. Effective Date: 08/30/2022 The new rules to Chapter 543 are made as a result of the Commission’s quadrennial rule review. The changes add a new definitions section for ease of reading and update terminology for consistency throughout the chapter. Effective Date: 08/30/2022 The new rules to Chapter 543 are made as a result of the Commission’s quadrennial rule review. The changes add a new definitions section for ease of reading and update terminology for consistency throughout the chapter. Maintenance of Registration Effective Date: 08/30/2022 The new rules to Chapter 543 are made as a result of the Commission’s quadrennial rule review. The changes add a new definitions section for ease of reading and update terminology for consistency throughout the chapter. Effective Date: 08/30/2022 The new rules to Chapter 543 are made as a result of the Commission’s quadrennial rule review. The changes add a new definitions section for ease of reading and update terminology for consistency throughout the chapter. Effective Date: 08/30/2022 The new rules to Chapter 543 are made as a result of the Commission’s quadrennial rule review. The changes add a new definitions section for ease of reading and update terminology for consistency throughout the chapter. Standard Contract Form TREC No. 9-15 The proposed changes to the existing rules add the title of the form adopted by reference in each rule to the rule title and add clarifying language to specify which forms are for mandatory versus voluntary use by license holders. The rules also include corresponding contract forms adopted by reference. Please see TREC rule §537.28 for changes that apply to all contract forms. Additionally, in the Unimproved Property Contract, the Seller’s Disclosures paragraph has been amended to: (i) add checkboxes to each disclosure item to indicate whether the seller is or is not aware; and (ii) add two additional disclosures relating to whether the property is located in a floodplain or if any tree located on the property has oak wilt. Standard Contract Form TREC No. 20-16 The proposed changes to the existing rules add the title of the form adopted by reference in each rule to the rule title and add clarifying language to specify which forms are for mandatory versus voluntary use by license holders. The rules also include corresponding contract forms adopted by reference. The changes listed below apply to all contract forms unless specified otherwise. Paragraph numbers referenced are from the One to Four Family Residential Contract (Resale). The term “Escrow Agent” is capitalized throughout the contract to reflect its status as a defined term. Paragraph 3 is amended to add a definition of “cash portion of the sales price.” A new “required notices” section is added to Paragraph 6, which provides one location where MUD, PID, or other similar notices that have been given or are attached to the contract can be listed. The corresponding reference to the Commission’s form “Addendum containing Notice of Obligation to Pay Improvement District Assessment” is removed from Paragraph 22. Paragraph 7.F is revised to require that the seller: (i) provide the buyer with copies of documentation from the repair person that shows both the scope of work and payment for the work completed; and (ii) transfer, at seller’s expense, any transferable warranties at closing. Paragraph 7.H is amended to replace the term “residential service company” with the terminology used by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, which as of September 1, 2021, regulates residential service companies. Paragraph 9.B(3) is amended to add the transfer of any warranties to correspond with the change in Paragraph 7F. New paragraph 9.B(5) provides that private transfer fees will be the obligation of the seller, unless otherwise provided in this contract. Paragraph 11 is amended to further clarify the intent of the paragraph by replacing the terms “factual statements” and “business details” with “informational items,” which is now defined, and adding that real estate brokers cannot practice law and are prohibited from adding to, deleting, or modifying the contract unless drafted by a party to the contract or a party’s attorney. Lines have also been inserted into the blank. Paragraph 13 is amended to clarify what amounts will be prorated through the closing date. Paragraph 18.B is amended to add that if no closing occurs, the escrow agent may require a written release of liability before releasing the earnest money. Paragraph 21 is amended to add a line for a courtesy copy to another individual, like an agent. Standard Contract Form TREC No. 23-17 The proposed changes to the existing rules add the title of the form adopted by reference in each rule to the rule title and add clarifying language to specify which forms are for mandatory versus voluntary use by license holders. The rules also include corresponding contract forms adopted by reference. Please see TREC rule §537.28 for changes that apply to all contract forms. Additionally, in the New Home Contract (Incomplete Construction), the Seller’s Disclosures paragraph has been amended to: (i) add checkboxes to each disclosure item to indicate whether the seller is or is not aware; and (ii) add two additional disclosures relating to whether the property is located in a floodplain or if any tree located on the property has oak wilt. Standard Contract Form TREC No. 24-17 The proposed changes to the existing rules add the title of the form adopted by reference in each rule to the rule title and add clarifying language to specify which forms are for mandatory versus voluntary use by license holders. The rules also include corresponding contract forms adopted by reference. Please see TREC rule §537.28 for changes that apply to all contract forms. Additionally, in the New Home Contract (Complete Construction), the Seller’s Disclosures paragraph has been amended to: (i) add checkboxes to each disclosure item to indicate whether the seller is or is not aware; and (ii) add two additional disclosures relating to whether the property is located in a floodplain or if any tree located on the property has oak wilt. Standard Contract Form TREC No. 25-14 The proposed changes to the existing rules add the title of the form adopted by reference in each rule to the rule title and add clarifying language to specify which forms are for mandatory versus voluntary use by license holders. The rules also include corresponding contract forms adopted by reference. Please see TREC rule §537.28 for changes that apply to all contract forms. Additionally, in the Farm and Ranch Contract, the Seller’s Disclosures paragraph has been amended to: (i) add checkboxes to each disclosure item to indicate whether the seller is or is not aware; and (ii) add two additional disclosures relating to whether the property is located in a floodplain or if any tree located on the property has oak wilt. The Farm and Ranch Contract also contains the following additional proposed changes:
Standard Contract Form TREC No. 26-7 The proposed changes to the existing rules add the title of the form adopted by reference in each rule to the rule title and add clarifying language to specify which forms are for mandatory versus voluntary use by license holders. The Seller Financing Addendum also contains the following amendments:
Standard Contract Form TREC No. 30-15 The proposed changes to the existing rules add the title of the form adopted by reference in each rule to the rule title and add clarifying language to specify which forms are for mandatory versus voluntary use by license holders. The rules also include corresponding contract forms adopted by reference. Please see TREC rule §537.28 for changes that apply to all contract forms. The Residential Condominium Contract also contains the following additional proposed changes:
Standard Contract Form TREC No. 36-9 The proposed changes to the existing rules add the title of the form adopted by reference in each rule to the rule title and add clarifying language to specify which forms are for mandatory versus voluntary use by license holders. The Addendum for Property Subject to Mandatory Membership in a Property Owners Association is amended to except prepaid regular periodic maintenance fees, assessments, or dues from the buyer’s obligation to pay any and fees associated with the transfer of the property not to exceed a certain amount, and the seller pays the excess. Language is also added to clarify that these fees should be prorated pursuant to Paragraph 13 of the Contract. Finally, the amended language adds that the paragraph does not apply to a fee that is not imposed by the Association even if it is collected by the Association for the benefit of a third party. Standard Contract Form TREC No. 39-8 The proposed changes to the existing rules add the title of the form adopted by reference in each rule to the rule title and add clarifying language to specify which forms are for mandatory versus voluntary use by license holders. The Amendment to Contract is amended to add a notice to consult an attorney and to add a reference to Paragraph 7 of the contracts in Paragraph 2 of the Amendment dealing with repairs. The form is also amended to replace the parenthetical following Paragraph 9, Other Modifications, with a statement that real estate brokers and sales agents are prohibited from practicing law. Lines have also been inserted into the blank. Standard Contract Form TREC No. 40-9 The proposed changes to the existing rules add the title of the form adopted by reference in each rule to the rule title and add clarifying language to specify which forms are for mandatory versus voluntary use by license holders. The Third Party Financing Addendum is amended to add an “other financing” box in Paragraph 1. Paragraph 3 is amended to add that a note must be secured by vendor’s and deed of trust liens only if required by the buyer’s lender. Finally, the phrase “provided in relation to the closing of this sale” is struck from Paragraph 5.B to streamline the paragraph. Standard Contract Form TREC No. 41-2 The proposed changes to the existing rules add the title of the form adopted by reference in each rule to the rule title and add clarifying language to specify which forms are for mandatory versus voluntary use by license holders. The Loan Assumption Addendum contains the following amendments:
Standard Contract Form TREC No. 44-2 The proposed changes to the existing rules add the title of the form adopted by reference in each rule to the rule title and add clarifying language to specify which forms are for mandatory versus voluntary use by license holders. The Addendum for Reservation of Oil, Gas, and Other Minerals is also amended to replace the phrase “reserve and retain implied” with “waive” in Paragraph C. The term “current” is added to “contact information” in Paragraph D. Standard Contract Form TREC No. 51-0 The proposed amendments and new rules to Chapter 537 are made as a result of the Commission’s quadrennial rule review. The proposed changes to the existing rules add the title of the form adopted by reference in each rule to the rule title and add clarifying language to specify which forms are for mandatory versus voluntary use by license holders. The Addendum Regarding Residential Leases is also amended to add a checkbox in Paragraph B.1 related to notice of oral leases. Standard Contract Form TREC No. 52-0 The proposed amendments and new rules to Chapter 537 are made as a result of the Commission’s quadrennial rule review. The proposed changes to the existing rules add the title of the form adopted by reference in each rule to the rule title and add clarifying language to specify which forms are for mandatory versus voluntary use by license holders. The Addendum Regarding Fixture Leases is also amended to add a checkbox in Paragraph B.1 related to notice of oral leases. Additionally, the Addendum for Disclosure of Fixture Leases is amended to modify Paragraph A.1 to include checkboxes, in lieu of a blank line, so that the parties can specifically indicate what types of fixture leases will be assumed and assigned. Standard Contract Form TREC No. 57-0, Notice to Prospective Buyer The proposed amendments and new rules to Chapter 537 are made as a result of the Commission’s quadrennial rule review. The new rules pair previously existing forms that were available for voluntary use by license holders with a rule to provide greater clarity about the forms purpose and use. The Notice to Prospective Buyer form (which currently exists, but has not had a corresponding rule which adopts the form by reference) is amended to add a reference to the notice requirements regarding public improvement districts. For which of the following actions may the Texas Real Estate Commission not suspend a license holder's license?Consumer Information
The Commission does not have the authority to revoke or suspend a license holder that has been only charged or accused of committing a felony or criminal offense that involves fraud.
Which of the following is the correct composition of the Texas Real Estate Commission?The Texas Real Estate Commission is composed of nine members appointed by the Governor for six-year terms. Six members must be licensed real estate brokers. Three members must be members of the general public who are not regulated by the Commission.
Does Texas law hold principals responsible for the unauthorized acts of their agents?Does Texas law hold principals responsible for the unauthorized acts of their agents? The answer is no, unless they are aware of the acts.
How many contracts does the Texas Association of Realtors have quizlet?TREC promulgates the following six contracts: Unimproved Property Contract; One-to-Four-Family Residential Contract (Resale); New Home Contract (Incomplete Construction); New Home Contract (Complete Construction); Farm & Ranch Contract; and Residential Condominium Contract.
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Which of the following entities has the authority to amend the real estate license act?
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