Agenda Item 1 Call to order and pledges of allegiance
ACTION: Chair Woodroof called the meeting to order at 10:01 a.m.

Agenda Item 2 Discussion and possible action to excuse Commissioner absence(s), if any
 
Agenda Item 3 Opening remarks and report from the Chair
Chair Woodroof welcomed new Commissioner, Scott Olguin

Agenda Item 4 Appointments to the Education Standards Advisory Committee
ACTION: Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Peña, moved to make the following appointments for two-year terms beginning January 1, 2026:
• License holder members: Alisha Austin, Mitch Rainey, and Carl Leatherman (reappointment). Kiersten Crawford as alternate.  
• Education members: Byron Underwood (reappointment) and Cindy Baas (reappointment). Dianne Moore as alternate.
• Public Member: Roxie Glenn.
The motion was adopted by unanimous vote.

Agenda Item 5 Appointments to the Texas Real Estate Inspector Committee
ACTION: Commission Pena, seconded by Commissioner Harvey Lowe, moved to make the following appointments:
• Inspector members: Mike Morgan (reappointment) and Greg House with Shannon Gatewood as alternate for six-year terms, beginning January 1, 2026.
• Public members: Natalie Manzanares and Peter Charles for two-year terms, beginning January 1, 2026.
The motion was adopted by unanimous vote.

Agenda Item 6 Recognition of departing Education Standards Advisory Committee and Texas Real Estate Inspector Committee members
Chair Woodroof thanked departing members from ESAC: Rita Blevins, Mandy Nichols, and Kassie Scott and departing members from TREIC: Lee Warren, Teresa Benavides, and Ed Muth.

Agenda Item 7 Report by the Education Standards Advisory Committee
Report given by Chair Steddum
 
Agenda Item 8 Report by the Broker Responsibility Advisory Committee
Report given by Director Sample
 
Agenda Item 9 Report by the Texas Real Estate Inspector Committee
Report given by Chair Warren

Agenda Item 10 Report by the Texas Real Estate Broker-Lawyer Committee
Report given by General Counsel Lee

Agenda Item 11 Report by the Executive Committee
Report given by Chair Woodroof

Agenda Item 12 Report by the Enforcement Committee
Report given by Chair Peña

Agenda Item 13 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

Agenda Item 14 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.
No comments were received.  

Agenda Item 15 Consideration and possible action regarding proposal for decision in the matter of SOAH Docket No. 329-25-14192.REC; TREC v. Eric D. Lee
Note: Prior to taking the action described below, the Commission recessed into executive session under Agenda Item 16.
ACTION: Commissioner Lerner, seconded by Commissioner Brown, moved to adopt the PFD as written to assess a $4,750 administrative penalty and to revoke the sales agent license of Eric D. Lee. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote.

Agenda Item 16 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 12:15 p.m.
Chair Woodroof reconvened the meeting at 1:02 p.m.

Agenda Item 17 Discussion and possible action to authorize settlement of recovery fund claims or take other action on
a. RF 25005; Signe Vaughn, Keith Gilmore v. Fernando Vargas
b. RF 26001; Minh Alva Vu v. Blue Star Capital Holdings, LLC
ACTION on 17.a. Commissioner Peña, seconded by Commissioner Brown, moved to authorize a settlement payment of $19,781.55, plus 7% post-judgment interest calculated on the eligible and reasonable amounts awarded in the judgment of $18,997.11. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote.
ACTION on 17.b. Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Peña, moved to authorize a settlement payment of $3,400, plus 7.5% post-judgment interest calculated on the $3,400 awarded in the judgment. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote.

Agenda Item 18 Report regarding denial of recovery fund claims:
a. RF 25011; The Estate of Stephanie K. Burke, Deceased Through Jeffrey S. Burke, Administrator v. Robert Swindle
b. RF 25012; Angie Anderson-Harbin v. Robert Delaneo Rogers, et al.

Agenda Item 19 Discussion and possible action to adopt 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 for adoption, amendments to 22 TAC §531.20, and the form adopted by reference, as presented, to the Texas Register, along with any technical or non-substantive changes required for adoption, with an effective date of January 1, 2026. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote.

Agenda Item 20 Discussion and possible action to adopt amendments to 22 TAC Chapter 535 as follows: 
a. §535.1, Definitions
b. §535.5, License Not Required
c. §535.21, Mailing Address and Other Contact Information
d. §535.58, License for Military Service Members, Veterans, or Military Spouses
e. §535.61, Approvals of Providers of Qualifying Courses
f. §535.66, Credit for Courses Offered by Accredited Colleges or Universities
g. §535.75, Responsibilities and Operations of Continuing Education Providers
h. §535.92, Continuing Education Requirements
i. §535.141, Initiation of Investigation; Order Requirements
j. §535.191, Schedule of Administrative Penalties
k. §535.405, Employee of Owner or Purchaser
ACTION: Commissioner Brown, 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 amendments to §§535.1, 535.21, 535.61, 535.66, 535.75, 535.92, 535.141, and 535.191, will become effective January 1, 2026. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote.

Agenda Item 21 Discussion and possible action to adopt amendments to 22 TAC §535.56, Education and Experience Requirements for a Broker License
ACTION: Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Peña, moved to authorize staff, on behalf of the Commission, to submit for adoption, amendments to 22 TAC §535.56, and the form adopted by reference, as presented, to the Texas Register, along with any technical or non-substantive changes required for adoption, with an effective date of January 1, 2026. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote.

Agenda Item 22 Discussion and possible action to adopt amendments to 22 TAC Chapter 537 as follows:
a. §537.26 Standard Contract Form TREC No. 15-6, Seller's Temporary Residential Lease
b. §537.27 Standard Contract Form TREC No. 16-6, Buyer's Temporary Residential Lease
c. §537.61, Standard Contract Form TREC No. 54-0, Landlord's Floodplain and Flood Notice
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 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 23 Discussion and possible action to adopt 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. §537.28, Standard Contract Form TREC No. 20-18, One to Four Family Residential Contract (Resale)
d. §537.30, Standard Contract Form TREC No. 23-19, New Home Contract (Incomplete Construction)
e. §537.31, Standard Contract Form TREC No. 24-19, New Home Contract (Completed Construction)
f. §537.32, Standard Contract Form TREC No. 25-16, Farm and Ranch Contract
g. §537.37, Standard Contract Form TREC No. 30-17, Residential Condominium Contract (Resale)
h. §537.62, Standard Contract Form TREC No. 55-0, Seller's Disclosure Notice
i. §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
j. §537.68, Standard Contract Form TREC No. 61-0, Water Notice: Seller’s Disclosure about Groundwater and Surface Water Rights (NEW)
ACTION: Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Harvey Lowe, moved to authorize staff, on behalf of the Commission, to withdraw the amendments to 22 TAC Chapter 537, and the forms adopted by reference, from the Texas Register. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote.

Agenda Item 24 Discussion and possible action to adopt amendments to 22 TAC Chapter 543 as follows:
a. §543.5, Forms
b. §543.13, Renewal of Registration
ACTION: Commissioner Harvey Lowe, 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 25 Discussion and possible action to propose new rule 22 TAC §533.11, Temporary Suspension (NEW)
ACTION: Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Harvey Lowe, moved to authorize staff, on behalf of the Commission, to submit proposed new rule 22 TAC §533.11, 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 26 Discussion and possible action to propose amendments to 22 TAC §535.214, Education and Experience Requirements for a License
ACTION: Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Peña, moved to authorize staff, on behalf of the Commission, to submit the proposed amendments 22 TAC Chapter §533.214, 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 27 Annual Report from TAMU Real Estate Center
Presentation given by Pamela Cannon.

Agenda Item 28 Discussion and possible action regarding the TAMU Real Estate Center Memorandum of Understanding
ACTION: Commissioner Goodwin, seconded by Commissioner Davis, moved to approve the TAMU Real Estate Center Memorandum of Understanding as presented. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote.

Agenda Item 29 Discussion and possible action to nominate candidates for the offices of Vice Chair and Secretary of the Commission

Agenda Item 30 Presentation by Pearson VUE regarding the administration of licensing examinations for real estate license holders
Presentation given by Carrie Dahl.

Agenda Item 31 Discussion and possible action regarding future agenda items 
No items were suggested.

Agenda Item 32 Discussion and possible action to schedule future meetings
Future meeting dates:
February 9, 2026, Meeting, Austin
February 10, 2026, Workshop, Austin (if needed)
May 4, 2026, Meeting, TBD
August 10, 2026, Meeting, Austin
ACTION: The next meetings are scheduled for February 9, 2025, and February 10, 2025, (workshop, if needed) in Austin and May 4, 2026, in Houston.

Agenda Item 33 Adjourn
ACTION: The meeting was adjourned at 1:41 p.m.