Public Information
FY2020
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 Executive Director - October 2020
Submitted by Christine Anderson on Thu, 2020-10-08 14:45October is here. It is finally cooling off outside and the hints of fall in the air give me a spirit of optimism for our future. I hope that is true for you too.
2020 Census, What You Need to Know
Submitted by Christine Anderson on Mon, 2020-07-13 11:51Did you know the data collected from the census is used all around you? For Texas to get an accurate level of funding and representation in the future, all Texans should fill out a survey.
The US constitution requires a census to be conducted every ten years to count everyone living. After each census, the information is used for the following:
TREC Processing Dates
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is experiencing technical difficulties affecting turnaround times for FBI fingerprint-based criminal history results. This may result in a delay in processing an application for licensure. DPS is working to fix this issue but has not shared a timeline for resolution.
The processing dates provided below are updated every Monday by 3:00 PM Central Time.
Licensing Exam Sites Re-Opening
Submitted by Christine Anderson on Mon, 2020-04-27 10:11TREC and Pearson VUE announce licensing exam centers to slowly re-open around the state after swift closure in March in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. TREC partners with Pearson VUE to offer licensing examinations. Pearson VUE operates both company-owned exam sites and third party sites. TREC has authorized the use of all Pearson VUE third party sites to expand exam capacity during this unprecedented time. All sites continue to enforce social distancing measures and safety requirements in line with local jurisdictions. Due to social distancing requirements, exam sites are operating
From the Chair - April 2020 - Inspector Committee
Submitted by Christine Anderson on Tue, 2020-04-07 21:54The last few months have seen some unprecedented events happen in the world around us. The COVID-19 virus has brought much of the world to a screeching halt. In the interest of keeping everyone as safe as possible, the meeting of the full Inspector Committee scheduled for April 13th will not be conducted at the TREC building in Austin. The meeting will continue as scheduled, but it will be done via teleconference. Please check the TREC website for more details on how to call in to be a part of that meeting.
TREC is Open for Business
Submitted by Christine Anderson on Thu, 2020-04-02 12:17COVID-19 has impacted daily life as we know it. In the midst of this crisis, the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) has worked to ensure continued service to license holders and the public while protecting our employees. As a result, our physical offices in Austin are closed to the public, and staff and operations have transitioned to working remotely.
UPDATE: Planning and Introductory Tour POSTPONED
Submitted by Christine Anderson on Fri, 2020-02-28 15:30Due to the extraordinary events related to the COVID - 19 outbreak TREC has decided to postpone all dates on the upcoming introductory and planning tour. We will, to the best of our ability, reschedule all planned dates. If you have further questions about TREC's response to the COVID - 19 outbreak please be sure to refer to our FAQs.