Agenda Item 1 Call to order and pledges of allegiance 
ACTION: Chair Woodroof called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.

Agenda Item 2 Discussion and possible action to excuse Commissioner absence(s), if any 
Commissioner Bernstein joined the meeting at 10:30 a.m.

Agenda Item 3 Opening remarks and report from the Chair

Agenda Item 4 Welcome new Commissioners
Chair Woodroof welcomed new Commissioners, Kristi Davis and J.B. Goodwin.

Agenda Item 5 Election of Vice Chair
ACTION: Commissioner Brown nominated Commissioner Peña for Vice-Chair.  Hearing no other nominations, Commissioner Peña was elected Vice-Chair by acclamation.

Agenda Item 6 Discussion and appointments to:
a. Enforcement Committee
b. Budget Committee 
c. TREC & TALCB Joint Audit Committee 
d. Commission liaison to the Texas Real Estate Inspector Committee 
e. Commission liaison to the Education Standards Advisory Committee 
f. Commission liaison to the Broker Responsibility Advisory Committee
g. Commission liaison to the Texas Real Estate Broker-Lawyer Committee
h. Ex-Officio to the Texas A&M University Texas Real Estate Research Center Advisory Committee
ACTION: Chair Woodroof made the following appointments:
a. Enforcement Committee - Commissioners Peña (Chair), Bernstein, and Harvey Lowe
b. Budget Committee - Commissioners Woodroof (Chair), Bernstein, and Goodwin
c. TREC & TALCB Joint Audit Committee - Commissioners Peña (Chair) and Goodwin
d. Liaison to the Texas Real Estate Inspector Committee - Commissioner Lerner
e. Liaison to the Education Standards Advisory Committee - Commissioner Davis
f. Liaison to the Broker Responsibility Advisory Committee - Commissioners Brown and Lerner
g. Liaison to the Texas Real Estate Broker-Lawyer Committee - Commissioner Harvey Lowe
h. Ex-Officio to the Texas A&M University Texas Real Estate Research Center Advisory Committee - Commissioner Davis

Agenda Item 7 Appointments to Texas Real Estate Broker-Lawyer Committee
ACTION: Commissioner Goodwin, seconded by Commissioner Davis, moved to re-appoint Ron Walker and to appoint Kandi Luensmann for six-year terms beginning September 1, 2025, along with alternate member Marcus Phipps. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote.

Agenda Item 8 Recognition of departing Texas Real Estate Broker-Lawyer Committee members
Chair Woodroof thanked departing members SJ Swanson, Leigh York, and Aimee Slusher.

Agenda Item 9 Appointment of a committee to review applicants to the Education Standards Advisory Committee
ACTION: Chair Woodroof appointed Commissioners Davis, Brown, Goodwin, and Lerner to review applicants for ESAC.

Agenda Item 10 Appointment of a committee to review applicants to the Texas Real Estate Inspector Committee
ACTION: Chair Woodroof appointed Commissioners Lerner and Harvey Lowe, along with inspector chair, Lee Warren, to review applicants for TREIC.

Agenda Item 11 Report by the Education Standards Advisory Committee 
Report given by Director Wheeler

Agenda Item 12 Report by the Broker Responsibility Advisory Committee 
Report given by Director Sample

Agenda Item 13 Report by the Texas Real Estate Inspector Committee
Report given by Chair Warren

Agenda Item 14 Report by the Texas Real Estate Broker-Lawyer Committee
Report given by General Counsel Lee

Agenda Item 15 Report by the Executive Committee
Report given by Chair Woodroof

Agenda Item 16 Report by the Budget Committee
Report given by Chair Woodroof

Agenda Item 17 Report by the TREC & TALCB Joint Audit Committee
Report given by Chair Peña

Agenda Item 18 Report by the Enforcement Committee
Report given by Chair Peña

Agenda Item 19 Director reports regarding agency operations, initiatives, and division updates
Reports given by the following:
Chelsea Buchholtz, Executive Director
Robert Hood, Director of Customer Relations Division
Jennifer Wheeler, Director of Education & Examinations Division
Denise Sample, Director of Licensing Division
Mike Molloy, Director of Enforcement Division
Tom Watson, Director of Information Technology
Ranada Williams, Chief Financial Officer
Summer Mandell, Director of Government and Strategic Communications

NOTE: Commissioner Lerner exited the meeting at 10:15 a.m. and returned to the meeting at 10:17 a.m.
Commissioner Bernstein joined the meeting at 10:30 a.m.

ACTION: The Commission took at break at 10:36 a.m.
Chair Woodroof reconvened the meeting at 10:46 a.m.

Agenda Item 20 Members of the public have the opportunity to address the Commission concerning an agenda item or an issue of public interest that is not on the agenda. Anyone wishing to provide public comment on an issue of public interest that is not on the agenda may do so under this section.  Members of the public who wish to speak on a matter specifically listed on the agenda may do so at the time that agenda item is heard. 

All individuals wishing to provide public comment of any sort should fill out a speaker request form with the agency’s designated agent.  
Comments given by:
Melissa Smith
Rollyn Yost

Agenda Item 21 Consideration and possible action regarding proposal for decision in the matter of:
a. SOAH Docket No. 329-25-01776.REC; Daniel Scott Hedgecorth, Sr. v. TREC
b. SOAH Docket No. 329-25-12923.REC; TREC v. Gregory Dewayne Grant, Jr.
c. SOAH Docket No. 329-25-11440.REC; TREC v. Anthony Larry Abana
d. SOAH Docket No. 329-24-23015.REC; TREC v. Chantal M. Allison
e. SOAH Docket No. 329-24-24206.REC; TREC v. Sterling Rafael Reid
Note: Prior to taking the action described below, the Commission recessed into executive session under Agenda Item 22.
ACTION on 21.a.: Commissioner Lerner, seconded by Commissioner Brown, moved to adopt the PFD as written to deny the application for a sales agent license filed by Daniel Scott Hedgecorth, Sr.  The motion was adopted by unanimous vote.
ACTION on 21.b.: Commissioner Lerner, seconded by Commissioner Brown, moved to adopt the PFD as written to revoke the sales agent license of Gregory Dewayne Grant, Jr.  The motion was adopted by unanimous vote.
ACTION on 21.c.: Commissioner Lerner, seconded by Commissioner Brown, moved to adopt the PFD as written to revoke the sales agent license of Anthony Larry Abana and to assess an administrative penalty of $500.  The motion was adopted by unanimous vote.
ACTION on 21.d.: Commissioner Lerner, seconded by Commissioner Goodwin, moved to adopt the PFD as written to revoke the sales agent license of Chantal M. Allison and to assess an administrative penalty of $15,000.  The motion was adopted by unanimous vote.
ACTION on 21.e.: Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Brown, moved to modify the PFD as written to suspend the Texas Professional Inspector License of Sterling Rafael Reid, to fully probate the suspension for two years, and to assess an administrative penalty of $6,000.  The motion was adopted by unanimous vote.

Agenda Item 22 Executive session to discuss pending litigation or obtain advice of legal counsel on agenda items pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.071 
ACTION: The Commission went into executive session at 11:23 a.m.
Chair Woodroof reconvened the meeting at 12:32 p.m.

Agenda Item 23 Discussion and possible action to authorize settlement of recovery fund claims or take other action on RF25009; Tyler Danaver v. Nathaniel Callahan, Independent Administrator for the Estate of Kenneth Lee Lewallen, Deceased and Key Group Realty, Inc. d/b/a Sunburst Realty
ACTION: Commissioner Peña, seconded by Commissioner Brown, move to authorize a settlement payment of $31,287.00, plus 8.5% interest calculated on the $29,905.00 awarded in the judgment. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote.

Agenda Item 24 Report regarding denial of recovery fund claims:
a. RF 25004; Brewster Waddell for Eleanor Waddell v. Aaron Osborn and Virgil Barbar
b. RF 25008; Razzle Dazzle, LLC v. Katherine Mae Douglass

Agenda Item 25 Discussion and possible action to adopt amendments to 22 TAC Chapter 535 as follows: 
a. §535.2, Broker Responsibility
b. §535.35, Registration of Certain Business Entities
c. §535.51, General Requirements for a Real Estate License
d. §535.61, Approval of Providers of Qualifying Courses
e. §535.62, Approval of Qualifying Courses
f. §535.64, Content Requirements for Qualifying Real Estate Courses
g. §535.66, Credit for Courses Offered by Accredited Colleges or Universities
h. §535.71, Approval of CE Providers
i. §535.73, Approval of Elective Continuing Education Courses
j. §535.75, Responsibilities and Operations of Continuing Education Providers
k. §535.91, Renewal of a Real Estate License
l. §535.121, Inactive Sales Agent License
m. §535.122, Reactivation of Sales Agent License
n. §535.123, Inactive Broker Status
o. §535.154, Registration and Use of Alternate, Team and Assumed Business Names Used in Advertisements
p. §535.208, Application for a License
q. §535.215, Inactive Inspector Status
r. §535.216, Renewal of License
s. §535.218, Continuing Education Required for Renewal
t. §535.400, Registration of Easement or Right-of-Way Agents
u. §535.403, Renewal of Registration
v. §535.404, Fees
ACTION: Commissioner Peña, seconded by Commissioner Goodwin, moved to authorize staff, on behalf of the Commission, to submit for adoption, amendments to 22 TAC Chapter 535, as presented, to the Texas Register, along with any technical or non-substantive changes required for adoption. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote.

Agenda Item 26 Discussion and possible action to adopt amendments to 22 TAC §535.191, Schedule of Administrative Penalties
ACTION: Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Davis, moved to authorize staff, on behalf of the Commission, to withdraw amendments to 22 TAC §535.191 from the Texas Register. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote.

Agenda Item 27 Discussion and possible action to adopt amendments to 22 TAC Chapter 535 as follows: 
a. §535.60, Definitions
b. §535.65, Responsibilities and Operations of Providers of Qualifying Courses
c. §535.70, Definitions
d. §535.72, Approval of Non-elective Continuing Education Courses
ACTION: Commissioner Peña, seconded by Commissioner Goodwin, moved to authorize staff, on behalf of the Commission, to submit for adoption, amendments to 22 TAC Chapter 535, as presented, to the Texas Register, along with any technical or non-substantive changes required for adoption. The motion was adopted 7/1 with Commissioner Lerner voting nay.

Agenda Item 28 Discussion and possible action to adopt amendments to 22 TAC §537.63, Standard Contract Form TREC No. OP-L, Addendum for Seller’s Disclosure of Information on Lead-Based Paint and Lead-Based Paint Hazards as Required by Federal Law
ACTION: Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Peña, moved to authorize staff, on behalf of the Commission, to withdraw amendments to 22 TAC §537.63, and the form adopted by reference, from the Texas Register. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote.

Agenda Item 29 Discussion and possible action to adopt amendments to 22 TAC Chapter 537 as follows: 
a. §537.64, Standard Contract Form TREC No. OP-M, Non-Realty Items Addendum
b. §537.65, Standard Contract Form TREC No. 57-0, Notice to Prospective Buyer
ACTION: Commissioner Peña, seconded by Commissioner Davis, moved to authorize staff, on behalf of the Commission, to submit for adoption, amendments to 22 TAC Chapter 537, and the forms adopted by reference, as presented, to the Texas Register, along with any technical or non-substantive changes required for adoption. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote.

Agenda Item 30 Discussion and possible action to adopt amendments to 22 TAC §541.2, Criminal History Evaluation Letters/Determination of Fitness
ACTION: Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Harvey Lowe, moved to authorize staff, on behalf of the Commission, to submit for adoption, amendments to 22 TAC §541.2, as presented, to the Texas Register, along with any technical or non-substantive changes required for adoption. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote.

Agenda Item 31 Discussion and possible action to adopt amendments to 22 TAC Chapter 543 as follows: 
a. §543.2, Registration
b. §543.3, Amendments
c. §543.4, Fees
d. §543.6, Violations
e. §543.13, Renewal of Registration
ACTION: Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Davis, moved to authorize staff, on behalf of the Commission, to submit for adoption, amendments to 22 TAC Chapter 543, as presented, to the Texas Register, along with any technical or non-substantive changes required for adoption. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote.

Agenda Item 32 Discussion and possible action to adopt amendments to 22 TAC §543.5, Forms
ACTION: Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Davis, moved to authorize staff, on behalf of the Commission, to withdraw amendments to §543.5, and the form adopted by reference, from the Texas Register. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote.

Agenda Item 33 Discussion and possible action to propose amendments to 22 TAC §531.20, Information About Brokerage Services
ACTION: Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Davis, moved to authorize staff, on behalf of the Commission, to submit the proposed amendments 22 TAC §531.20, and the form adopted by reference, as presented, along with any technical or non-substantive changes required for proposal, to the Texas Register, for publication and public comment. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote.

Agenda Item 34 Discussion and possible action to propose amendments to 22 TAC Chapter 535 as follows: 
a. §535.1, Definitions
b. §535.21, Mailing Address and Other Contact Information
c. §535.61, Approvals of Providers of Qualifying Courses
d. §535.66, Credit for Courses Offered by Accredited Colleges or Universities
e. §535.75, Responsibilities and Operations of Continuing Education Providers
f. §535.92, Continuing Education Requirements
g. §535.141, Initiation of Investigation; Order Requirements
ACTION: Commissioner Harvey Lowe, seconded by Commissioner Davis, moved to authorize staff, on behalf of the Commission, to submit the proposed amendments 22 TAC Chapter 535, as presented, along with any technical or non-substantive changes required for proposal, to the Texas Register, for publication and public comment. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote.

Agenda Item 35 Discussion and possible action to propose amendments to 22 TAC Chapter 535 as follows: 
a. §535.5, License Not Required
b. §535.405, Employee of Owner or Purchaser
ACTION: Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Peña, moved to authorize staff, on behalf of the Commission, to submit the proposed amendments 22 TAC §535.5 and §535.405, as presented, along with any technical or non-substantive changes required for proposal, to the Texas Register, for publication and public comment. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote.

Agenda Item 36 Discussion and possible action to propose amendments to 22 TAC §535.56, Education and Experience Requirements for a Broker License
ACTION: Commissioner Lerner, seconded by Commissioner Brown, moved to authorize staff, on behalf of the Commission, to submit the proposed amendments 22 TAC §535.56, as presented, along with any technical or non-substantive changes required for proposal, to the Texas Register, for publication and public comment. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote.

Agenda Item 37 Discussion and possible action to propose amendments to §535.58, License for Military Service Members, Veterans, or Military Spouses
ACTION: Commissioner Goodwin, seconded by Commissioner Brown, moved to authorize staff, on behalf of the Commission, to submit the proposed amendments 22 TAC §535.58, as presented, along with any technical or non-substantive changes required for proposal, to the Texas Register, for publication and public comment. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote.

Agenda Item 38 Discussion and possible action to propose amendments to §535.191, Schedule of Administrative Penalties
ACTION: Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Harvey Lowe, moved to authorize staff, on behalf of the Commission, to submit the proposed amendments 22 TAC §535.191, as presented, along with any technical or non-substantive changes required for proposal, to the Texas Register, for publication and public comment. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote.

Agenda Item 39 Discussion and possible action to propose amendments and new rule to 22 TAC Chapter 537 as follows:
a. §537.20 Standard Contract Form TREC No. 9-17, Unimproved Property Contract
b. §537.22 Standard Contract Form TREC No. 11-8, Addendum for "Back-Up" Contract
c. §537.26 Standard Contract Form TREC No. 15-6, Seller's Temporary Residential Lease
d. §537.27 Standard Contract Form TREC No. 16-6, Buyer's Temporary Residential Lease
e. §537.28, Standard Contract Form TREC No. 20-18, One to Four Family Residential Contract (Resale)
f. §537.30, Standard Contract Form TREC No. 23-19, New Home Contract (Incomplete Construction)
g. §537.31, Standard Contract Form TREC No. 24-19, New Home Contract (Completed Construction)
h. §537.32, Standard Contract Form TREC No. 25-16, Farm and Ranch Contract
i. §537.37, Standard Contract Form TREC No. 30-17, Residential Condominium Contract (Resale)
j. §537.61 Standard Contract Form TREC No. 54-0, Landlord's Floodplain and Flood Notice
k. §537.63 Standard Contract Form TREC No. OP-L, Addendum for Seller's Disclosure of Information on Lead-Based Paint and Lead-Based Paint Hazards as Required by Federal Law
l. §537.68 Standard Contract Form TREC No. 61-0, Water Notice: Seller’s Disclosure about Groundwater and Surface Water Rights (NEW)
Comment: Brian Sledge

ACTION: Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Harvey Lowe, moved to authorize staff, on behalf of the Commission, to submit the proposed amendments 22 TAC Chapter 537, and the forms adopted by reference, as presented, along with any technical or non-substantive changes required for proposal, to the Texas Register, for publication and public comment. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote.

Agenda Item 40 Discussion and possible action to propose amendments to 22 TAC §537.62 Standard Contract Form TREC No. 55-0, Seller's Disclosure Notice
ACTION: Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Harvey Lowe, moved to authorize staff, on behalf of the Commission, to submit the proposed amendments 22 TAC §537.62, and the form adopted by reference, as presented, along with any technical or non-substantive changes required for proposal, to the Texas Register, for publication and public comment. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote.

Agenda Item 41 Discussion and possible action to propose amendments to 22 TAC Chapter 543 as follows:
a. §543.5, Forms
b. §543.13, Renewal of Registration
ACTION: Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Harvey Lowe, moved to authorize staff, on behalf of the Commission, to submit the proposed amendments 22 TAC §543.5 and §543.13, and the form adopted by reference, as presented, along with any technical or non-substantive changes required for proposal, to the Texas Register, for publication and public comment. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote.

Agenda Item 42 Discussion and possible action to conclude the review of:
a. 22 TAC Chapter 537, Professional Agreements and Standard Contracts
b. 22 TAC Chapter 543, Rules Relating to the Provisions of the Texas Timeshare Act
ACTION: Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Peña, moved to authorize staff, on behalf of the Commission, to close the review of 22 TAC Chapters 537 and 543 as presented. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote.

Agenda Item 43 Discussion and possible action regarding FY2026 budget, FY2026 Investment Policy, and FY2026 Budget and Financial Administration Policy
ACTION: Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Peña, moved to Approve the TREC FY2026 budget, FY2026 Investment Policy, and FY2026 Budget and Financial Administration Policy, as presented. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote.

Agenda Item 44 Report on Public Funds Investment Act (PFIA) training compliance

Note: Items 45-47 were presented together.

Agenda Item 45 Discussion and possible action regarding approval of FY2025 Internal Audits
ACTION: Commissioner Peña, seconded by Commissioner Brown, moved to approve the FY2025 Internal Audits as presented. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote.

Agenda Item 46 Discussion and possible action regarding approval of Internal Audit Plan for FY2026
ACTION: Commissioner Peña, seconded by Commissioner Goodwin, moved to approve the Internal Audit Plan for FY2026 as presented. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote.

Agenda Item 47 Discussion and possible action regarding Internal Audit Charter
ACTION: Commissioner Peña, seconded by Commissioner Goodwin, moved to approve the Internal Audit Charter as presented. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote.

Agenda Item 48 Discussion and possible action to approve the text of Legal Update I and II required continuing education courses for FY2026-27
ACTION: Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Peña, moved to approve the text of Legal Update I and II required continuing education courses for FY2026-27, as presented, along with any technical or non-substantive changes required for publication. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote.

Agenda Item 49 Discussion and possible action to amend TREC-TALCB MOU
ACTION: Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Davis, moved to amend the TREC-TALCB MOU, as presented. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote.

Agenda Item 50 Discussion and possible action regarding topics for November workshop
ACTION: Commissioner Peña requested a discussion regarding the REALM database launch; and
General Counsel Lee mentioned required annual training.

Agenda Item 51 Discussion and possible action regarding future agenda items 
No items were suggested.

Agenda Item 52 Discussion and possible action to schedule future meetings
Future meeting dates:
November 3, 2025, Meeting, Austin
November 4, 2025, Annual Workshop, Austin
February 9, 2026, Meeting, Austin
February 10, 2026, Workshop, Austin (if needed)
ACTION: The next meetings are scheduled for and November 3 and 4 (workshop), and February 9 and 10 (workshop, if needed) in Austin.

Agenda Item 53 Adjourn
ACTION: The meeting was adjourned at 1:53 p.m.