Consumer Information
HOA Management Certificate Website Now Live
Submitted by Christine Anderson on Mon, 2021-11-29 11:48During the 87th regular session, the Texas legislature passed SB 1588 which amended Chapter 209 of the Texas Property Code governing certain property owners ' associations (more commonly known as HOAs) to address a number of HOA-related issues, including providing greater transparency in HOA operations and leadership.
From the Executive Director - November 2021
Submitted by Christine Anderson on Tue, 2021-11-16 12:08Last week we celebrated Veterans Day. We have many license holders who have served our country in the military. Your sacrifices have not gone unnoticed, and I am grateful for your service.
New Filing Requirements for HOAs
Submitted by Christine Anderson on Thu, 2021-09-16 15:37During the 87th regular session, the Texas legislature passed SB 1588 related to Home Owner Associations (HOAs). This bill requires TREC to establish a database to accept management certificates from HOAs. This bill does not give TREC the authority to license or register HOAs, and TREC does not have enforcement jurisdiction of HOA activities.
Have You Noticed Longer Hold Times with TREC?
Submitted by Christine Anderson on Tue, 2021-08-24 21:00As a result of the healthy Texas real estate market, the agency has seen an increase in new applications and longer hold times. TREC is committed to providing superior customer service to anyone who reaches out to the agency. Part of that commitment is a dedication to ensure short hold times and quick responses to emails. To ensure the agency is maintaining the highest level of customer service, TREC has hired and is now training additional staff to answer phones and respond to emails.
Reminder: Inspector Non-Elective Course Changes
Submitted by Christine Anderson on Mon, 2021-08-09 15:29The current inspector non-elective CE courses, 4-hour Inspector Legal & Ethics, and 4-hour Standards of Practice Review course expire on August 31, 2021. Please be sure all students enrolled in these courses are notified to complete these two courses before August 31, 2021.
The new 8 Hour Inspector Legal & Ethics and Standards of Practice Review course will replace the two inspector non-elective courses on September 1, 2021.
Procurement and Contracting Information
TREC and TALCB Financial Services Division strive to strategically and ethically procure quality goods and services while achieving the best value through fair and open competition as well as meeting the needs of our customers and maintaining public trust.
From the Executive Director - May 2021 - Inspectors
Submitted by Christine Anderson on Thu, 2021-05-13 12:33Happy May to each of you. I hope you all had a wonderful time celebrating the mothers in your life last weekend. Later this month, we celebrate Memorial Day. We honor those who have given their lives for our country. As we gather with friends and family to kick off summer, I encourage each of you to take a moment to solemnly consider those who did not return from the battlefield and acknowledge the cost of our freedom.
From the Executive Director - May 2021
Submitted by Christine Anderson on Thu, 2021-05-13 12:10Happy May to each of you. I hope you all had a wonderful time celebrating the mothers in your life last weekend. Later this month, we celebrate Memorial Day. We honor those who have given their lives for our country. As we gather with friends and family to kick off summer, I encourage each of you to take a moment to solemnly consider those who did not return from the battlefield and acknowledge the cost of our freedom.
Updated Consumer Protection Notice Now Required
Submitted by Christine Anderson on Wed, 2021-02-03 21:31The newly updated Consumer Protection Notice (CPN) required for use as of February 1, 2021, is available on the Texas Real Estate Commission's website.