TREC Commission Meeting
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Note: While the written portion of the minutes below are published in agenda order, the items may have been presented in a different order.
Agenda Item 1 Call to order and pledges of allegiance
ACTION: Chair Kesner called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.
Agenda Item 2 Discussion and possible action to excuse Commissioner absence(s), if any
ACTION: Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Woodroof, moved to excuse the absence of Commissioner Bernstein. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote.
Agenda Item 3 Opening remarks and report from the Chair
Remarks given by Chair Kesner.
ACTION: The Commission took a break at 10:18 a.m.
Agenda Item 4 Report by the Education Standards Advisory Committee
Report given by Chair Steddum
Agenda Item 5 Report by the Broker Responsibility Advisory Committee
Report given by Chair Williams
Agenda Item 6 Report by The Texas Real Estate Inspector Committee
Report given by Chair Warren
Agenda Item 7 Report by the Texas Real Estate Broker-Lawyer Committee
Report given by General Counsel Burgess
Comments:
Agenda Item 8 Report by the Executive Committee
Report given by Chair Kesner
Agenda Item 9 Report by the Budget Committee
Report given by Chair Woodroof
Agenda Item 10 Report by the TREC & TALCB Joint Audit Committee
Report given by Chair Peña
Agenda Item 11 Director reports regarding agency operations, initiatives, and division updates
Reports given by the following:
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. 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.
All individuals wishing to provide public comment of any sort should fill out a speaker request form with the agency’s designated agent.
Comments:
Agenda Item 13 Consideration and possible action regarding proposal for decision in the matter of SOAH Docket No. 329-23-23182.REC; TREC v. Craig Mills
Note: Prior to taking the action described below, the Commission recessed into executive session under Agenda Item 14.
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 12:06 p.m.
Agenda Item 15 Discussion and possible action to authorize settlement of recovery fund claims or take other action on RF 23004; Pearline Frazier v. Tanesa Frazier and Jocelyn Frazier
ACTION: Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Peña, moved to authorize a settlement payment of $47,500 plus 8% post-judgment interest. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote.
Agenda Item 16 Discussion and possible action to propose amendments to 22 TAC §533.8, Motion for Rehearing
ACTION: Commissioner Lerner, seconded by Commissioner Brown, moved to authorize staff, on behalf of the Commission, to submit the proposed amendments to 22 TAC §533.8, 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.
Agenda Item 17 Discussion and possible action to propose amendments to 22 TAC Chapter 534 as follows:
a. §534.4, Historically Underutilized Businesses Program
b. §534.7, Vendor Protest Procedures
ACTION: Commissioner Lerner, seconded by Commissioner Woodroof, moved to authorize staff, on behalf of the Commission, to submit the proposed amendments to 22 TAC Chapter 534, 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.
Agenda Item 18 Discussion and possible action to propose amendments to 22 TAC §535.64, Content Requirements for Qualifying Education Courses
ACTION: Commissioner Lerner, seconded by Commissioner Woodroof, moved to authorize staff, on behalf of the Commission, to submit the proposed amendments to 22 TAC 535.64, and the forms 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.
Agenda Item 19 Discussion and possible action to propose amendments to 22 TAC Chapter 535 as follows:
a. §535.121, Inactive Sales Agent License
b. §535.123, Inactive Broker Status
c. §535.124, Death of a Designated Broker (NEW)
ACTION: Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Peña, moved to authorize staff, on behalf of the Commission, to submit the proposed amendments to 22 TAC Chapter 535, 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.
Agenda Item 20 Discussion and possible action to propose amendments to 22 TAC Chapter 535 as follows:
a. §535.209, Examinations
b. §535.213, Qualifying Real Estate Inspector Instructors and Courses
c. §535.214, Education and Experience Requirements for a License
ACTION: Commissioner Woodroof, seconded by Commissioner Peña, moved to authorize staff, on behalf of the Commission, to submit the proposed amendments to 22 TAC Chapter 535, 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.
Agenda Item 21 Discussion and possible action to authorize the executive director to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Texas Facilities Commission regarding relocation into office space located in the 1501 Lavaca Building (part of the state’s Capitol Complex Project – Phase II)
ACTION:Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Peña, moved to authorize the executive director to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Texas Facilities Commission as presented. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote.
Agenda Item 22 Discussion and possible action regarding the FY2025 Budget and Financial Administration Policy and the FY2025 Investment Policy
ACTION: Commissioner Russell, seconded by Commissioner Woodroof, moved to approve changes to policies as presented. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote.
Agenda Item 23 Discussion and possible action regarding FY2025-2029 Strategic Plan
ACTION: Commissioner Woodroof, seconded by Commissioner Harvey Lowe, moved to approve the FY2025-2029 Strategic Plan for submission, as presented, along with any technical or non-substantive changes. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote.
Agenda Item 24 Discussion and possible action regarding renewal of agency contract with Pearson VUE
ACTION: Commissioner Woodroof, seconded by Commissioner Brown, moved to delegate authority to the executive director to exercise the second two-year renewal term on the agency’s contract with Pearson VUE for License Examination Development and Administrative Services. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote.
Agenda Item 25 Report on Market Trends by Texas A&M University Real Estate Center
Report given by Pamela Canon
Agenda Item 26 Discussion and possible action regarding future agenda items
No items were requested.
Agenda Item 27 Discussion and possible action to schedule future meetings
Future meeting dates:
August 19, 2024, Meeting, Austin
August 19, 2024, Workshop, Austin (if needed)
November 4, 2024, Meeting, Austin
November 5, 2024, Annual Training Workshop, Austin
February 10, 2025, Meeting, Austin
February 11, 2025, Workshop, Austin (if needed)
ACTION: The next meeting is scheduled for August 19, 2024, at TREC Headquarters in Austin.
Agenda Item 28 Adjourn
ACTION: Chair Kesner adjorned the meeting at 1:57 p.m.