Agency Information
FY2020
Updates to the Continuing Education (CE) Posting System
Submitted by Christine Anderson on Mon, 2020-11-16 13:52The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) is pleased to announce the updated CE Posting System. Now available to allow providers of inspector CE (ICE) courses to post course credit directly into the agency’s system of record. Providers are required to post course credit within 10 days of course completion. If credit is not posted within 10 days of course completion, the license holders should contact their education provider.
Print License History On Demand
Submitted by Christine Anderson on Mon, 2020-11-16 13:04The Texas Real Estate Commission is pleased to announce the launch of our new automated Certified License History tool. This new features allowing anyone to print a certified license history ON DEMAND for FREE! This is just one more way TREC is working to simplify our processes to provide excellent customer service.
Exam Proctoring Requirements Have Not Changed
Submitted by Christine Anderson on Fri, 2020-11-13 10:46Qualifying course examinations must satisfy TREC rule 535.65(h). This means:
From the Chair - November 2020
Submitted by Christine Anderson on Thu, 2020-11-12 11:56I hope this message finds you recovering from Halloween and the election. In these uncertain times, I urge us all to focus on what matters to us most. November brings Thanksgiving, and with that a unique opportunity to give thanks. This year is one for the record books, but I am grateful to live in the great state of Texas.
Search for Contracts Related CE Courses
Submitted by Christine Anderson on Sun, 2020-11-01 21:14Effective February 1, 2021, sales agents and brokers will be required to complete three hours of coursework on the subject of real estate contracts as part of the 18 hours of continuing education (CE) required to renew a license. TREC has made updates to the website to help prepare for the upcoming change.
TREC Announces New Deputy General Counsel
Submitted by Christine Anderson on Mon, 2020-10-26 14:31AUSTIN, TX - The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) is pleased to welcome Abby Lee as Deputy General Counsel of the Texas Real Estate Commission effective October 20, 2020.
Prior to joining TREC, Abby worked as in-house counsel for Texas REALTORS® for nearly eight years. During that time, she served as the Association’s liaison to the Texas Real Estate Commission—attending meetings, monitoring rulemaking, and working with TREC staff. Most recently, Abby served as an assistant general counsel for the Texas Medical Association.
Can a business entity receive commission payments on behalf of a license holder?
Submitted by Christine Anderson on Thu, 2020-10-22 16:16Yes, but only if the business entity is licensed by TREC. A business entity owned by a broker or a sales agent that receives compensation on behalf of a license holder must hold a business entity broker’s license. If a business entity receives such compensation and does not hold a license, the business entity is engaging in unlicensed activity and the Commission can take action against the entity.
From the Chair - Inspector Committee - October 2020
Submitted by Christine Anderson on Wed, 2020-10-14 10:32The Inspector Advisory Committee met on October 12 via teleconference. There were some public comments submitted in response to the newly proposed Consumer Protection Notice, and most of the feedback was positive. The new notice includes verbiage to inform consumers that inspectors are required to carry E&O insurance, and that inspectors have the ability to limit their liability through the use of an agreement between themselves and their client.