During its July 7, 2025, meeting, the Education Standards Advisory Committee (ESAC) reviewed legislative changes and how they affect education requirements—specifically Senate Bill 1968, the Texas Real Estate Commission’s (TREC) housekeeping bill.

What SB 1968 Means for You

SB 1968 passed and is effective January 1, 2026. The education-related changes within this bill include:

• Broker applicants and all those renewing will be required to take the Broker Responsibility Course, regardless of whether the broker intends to sponsor agents.
• TREC will have the ability to adjust sales agent qualifying education requirements by rule instead of statute—making for a swifter process to adopt any future changes.
• Like accredited colleges and universities, public high schools will be exempt from qualifying education provider requirements.

It’s Worth Repeating: Who Needs to Take the Broker Responsibility Course?

Every broker applicant or broker who applies to renew on or after January 1, 2026, must take the Broker Responsibility Course—regardless of whether you sponsor agents.

Delegated supervisors are still required to take the course.

What’s Next for Student ID, Course Exam Proctoring

At TREC’s May meeting, changes were proposed to 22 TAC Chapter 535 that allow more flexibility for student identity verification and remove proctoring requirements for qualifying course exams without precluding the use of a proctor if preferred. After reviewing public comments, ESAC will move forward in presenting the proposed changes as they are to the Commission at its next meeting in August for potential adoption.

Where to Find Meeting Materials

Download this meeting’s agenda and materials and watch the meeting recording.

Upcoming Meeting Details

ESAC meets again Monday, October 6, 2025, at 10 a.m.