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Providers: Contracts Courses Required for License Renewal

On February 1, 2021, sales agents and brokers will be required to complete at least three hours in contract-related coursework as part of the 18 hours of continuing education (CE) required to renew a license.  For your convenience, and the convenience of your students, a “contracts” search filter is available on the Approved Real Estate CE Course List, which allows license holders to search for contract-related courses on the TREC website.  

Providers: TREC Launches Next Phase of Education Provider Audit Program in 2021

The TREC Education & Examinations Division will launch the next phase of the education provider audit program in January of 2021.  TREC rule §535.67(a) gives staff the authority to conduct on-site audits without prior notice as well as enroll in and attend courses without identifying themselves as employees of the Commission. 

TREC Launches Next Phase of Education Provider Audit Program

AUSTIN, TX – The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) will launch the second phase of the education provider audit program in January 2021.  TREC rules give staff authority to audit education providers and permits staff to conduct on-site audits without prior notice.  Staff may also enroll in and attend a course without identifying themselves as TREC employees. 

Jennifer Wheeler

Jennifer Wheeler is the Director of Education and Examination Services Division for the Texas Real Estate Commission and Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board.  Jennifer joined TREC in 2011, prior to which she practiced real estate as a licensed sales agent in Austin, TX.  She is an alumna of Calvin College (Grand Rapids, MI) and Texas State University (San Marcos, TX).  Jennifer holds a Certified Real Estate Instructor (CREI) certification, a Certified Distance Education Instructor (CDEI) certification, and the REEA Gold Standard Instructor certification.  A native Texan, Jenni

Denise Sample

Denise Sample joined TREC on August 13, 2012 as the Licensing Manager before becoming the Director of Licensing & Registration Services on March 1, 2019. She has 10 years of experience in managing occupational licensing programs with the state. Her previous experience was obtained as the Licensing Manager at the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners.