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

Agenda Item 4 Election of Vice-Chair
ACTION: Commissioner Peña nominated Commissioner Brown for Vice-Chair.  
Commissioner Brown was elected Vice-Chair by acclamation.

Agenda Item 5 Election of Secretary
ACTION: Commissioner Brown nominated Commissioner Davis for Secretary. 
Commissioner Davis was elected Secretary by acclamation.

Note: Chair Woodroof appointed Commissioner Peña as the Ex-Officio Member of the Executive Committee in accordance with Commission policy.

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), Harvey Lowe, and Lerner
b. Budget Committee - Commissioners Goodwin (Chair), Bernstein, and Olguin
c. TREC & TALCB Joint Audit Committee - Commissioners Peña (Chair), 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 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 Vice-Chair Sales

Agenda Item 9 Report by the Texas Real Estate Inspector Committee
Report given by Vice-Chair Bayer

Agenda Item 10 Report by the Texas Real Estate Broker-Lawyer Committee
Report given by Co-Chair George

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
Note: Commissioner Bernstein exited the meeting at 11:47 a.m. and returned at 11:52 a.m.
Jennifer Wheeler, Director of Education & Examinations Division
Denise Sample, Director of Licensing Division
Mike Molloy, Director of Enforcement Division
Note: Commissioner Olguin exited the meeting at 12:06 p.m. and returned at 12:09 p.m.
Tom Watson, Director of Information Technology
Ranada Williams, Chief Financial Officer
Note: Commissioner Brown exited the meeting at 12:27 p.m. and returned at 12:30 p.m.
Summer Mandell, Director of Government and Strategic Communications

Note: The Commission took at break at 12:38 p.m.
Chair Woodroof reconvened the meeting at 12:48 p.m.

Comments given by the following:
Mitch Rainey
Jay Marks
Dawn Lavka
Carol Smiley Pope
 
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. 
 
Agenda Item 15 Consideration and possible action regarding proposal for decision in the matter of:
a. SOAH Docket No. 329-25-13246.REC; TREC v. Frances Wells Dean
b. SOAH Docket No. 329-25-15145.REC; TREC v. Keon Capers
c. SOAH Docket No. 329-25-13831.REC; TREC v. Kyndall Ray Hall
d. SOAH Docket No. 329-25-21184.REC; TREC v. Abraham Flores
e. SOAH Docket No. 329-25-14880.REC; TREC v. Alnanisha Matthews George
Note: Prior to taking the action described below, the Commission recessed into executive session under Agenda Item 16.
ACTION on 15.a. Commissioner Lerner, seconded by Commissioner Brown, moved to adopt the PFD as written to assess at $50,000 administrative penalty and to revoke the sales agent license of Frances Wells Dean. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote.
ACTION on 15.b. Commissioner Lerner, seconded by Commissioner Harvey Lowe, moved to adopt the PFD as written to deny the Application for Real Estate Sales Agent Licensed filed by Keon Capers. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote.
ACTION on 15.c. Commissioner Lerner, seconded by Commissioner Peña, moved to adopt the PFD as written to assess a $1,000 administrative penalty and to revoke the sales agent license of Kyndal Ray Hall. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote.
ACTION on 15.d. Commissioner Lerner, seconded by Commissioner Davis, moved to adopt the PFD as written to revoke the sales agent license of Abraham Flores.  The motion was adopted by unanimous vote.
ACTION on 15.e. Commissioner Lerner, seconded by Commissioner Brown, moved to adopt the PFD as written to revoke the sales agent license of Alnanisha M. George.  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 and personnel matters relating to the performance review of the Executive Director pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.074
ACTION: The Commission went into Executive Session at 1:31 p.m.
Chair Woodroof reconvened the meeting at 2:53 p.m.

Agenda Item 17 Discussion and possible action to authorize settlement of recovery fund claims or take other action on
a. RF 26002; Talisa Arroyo & Richard Arroyo v. David Brown
b. RF 26003; Peaceful Sunrise Properties, LLC, et al. v. Total Property Care, LLC and Toni Louise Chenette
ACTION on 17.a. Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Goodwin, moved to authorize a settlement payment of $15,335.00 plus 8.5% post-judgment interest calculated on the eligible and reasonable amounts awarded in the judgment of $12,835.00, pending receipt an amended, verified, filed application. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote.
ACTION on 17.b. Commissioner Harvey Lowe, seconded by Commissioner Peña, moved to authorize a settlement payment of $50,446.52, plus 5% post-judgment interest calculated on the $50,446.52 awarded in the judgment. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote. 

Agenda Item 18 Report regarding denial of recovery fund claim on RF 25013; Dagoberto Rosales Gimeo and Natacha B. Gacio v. KWWD, LLC dba Keller Williams The Woodlands, et al.

Agenda Item 19 Discussion and possible action to adopt new rule 22 TAC §533.11, Temporary Suspension (NEW)
ACTION:  Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Goodwin, moved to authorize staff, on behalf of the Commission, to submit for adoption, new rule 22 TAC §533.11, as published, to the Texas Register, along with any technical or non-substantive changes required for adoption. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote.

Agenda Item 20 Discussion and possible action to adopt amendments to 22 TAC §535.214, Education and Experience Requirements for a License
ACTION:  Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Davis, moved to authorize staff, on behalf of the Commission, to submit for adoption, amendments to 22 TAC §535.214, as published, to the Texas Register, along with any technical or non-substantive changes required for adoption. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote.

Agenda Item 21 Discussion and possible action to propose amendments and new rules 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. §537.43, Standard Contract Form TREC No. 36-10, Addendum for Property Subject to Mandatory Membership in a Property Owners Association
i. §537.46, Standard Contract Form TREC No. 39-10, Amendment to Contract
j. §537.62, Standard Contract Form TREC No. 55-0, Seller's Disclosure 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)
m. §535.69, Standard Contract Form TREC No. 62-0, Seller’s Notice to Buyer of Removal of Contingency Under Addendum for “Back-Up” Contract (NEW)
ACTION: Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Davis, moved to authorize staff, on behalf of the Commission, to submit proposed amendments and new rules to 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.

Agenda Item 22 Discussion and possible action to propose the review of 22 TAC Chapter 535, General Provisions
ACTION: Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Davis, moved to authorize staff, on behalf of the Commission, to submit the review of 22 TAC Chapter 535, General Provisions, as presented, along with any technical or non-substantive changes required for proposal, to the Texas Register, for publication and public comment.

Agenda Item 23 Discussion and possible action regarding delegation of License Examination Development and Administrative Services contract approval and signature authority to the Executive Director
ACTION: Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Goodwin, moved to delegate License Examination Development and Administrative Services contract approval and signature authority to the Executive Director. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote.

Agenda Item 24 Discussion and possible action regarding annual performance review and salary of TREC Executive Director
No action was taken.

Agenda Item 25 Discussion and possible action regarding future agenda items
ACTION: Commissioner Peña requested a presentation from Accela related to the REALM portal; and Commissioner Brown requested agenda item 24 be placed on the next agenda again: Discussion and possible action regarding annual performance review and salary of TREC Executive Director.

Agenda Item 26 Discussion and possible action to schedule future meetings
Future meeting dates:
May 4, 2026, Meeting, Houston
August 10, 2026, Meeting, Austin
November 9, 2026, Meeting and Annual Workshop, Austin
ACTION: The next meeting is scheduled for May 4, 2026, in Houston.

Agenda Item 27 Adjourn
ACTION: Chair Woodroof adjourned the meeting at 3:15 p.m.