The Broker Responsibility Advisory Committee (BRAC), Education Standards and Advisory Committee (ESAC), and Texas Real Estate Inspector Committee (TREIC) are accepting applications to fill a variety of membership slots.
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3 Advisory Committees Accepting Applications
07/13/2026
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Broker Responsibility Course Instructor Training: Registration Now Open!
07/09/2026
Registration is now open for the Texas Real Estate Commission's (TREC) 2027–2028 Broker Responsibility Course Instructor Training. These in-person training sessions are designed for instructors who plan to teach the updated Broker Responsibility Course during the 2027–2028 cycle.
Whether you're teaching the course for the first time or returning as an instructor, this training will prepare you to deliver the latest curriculum and ensure you're ready for the upcoming course cycle.
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ESAC Discusses Rule Recommendations and Future Curriculum
07/08/2026
The Texas Real Estate Commission's (TREC) Education Standards Advisory Committee (ESAC) met on July 6, 2026, to discuss the upcoming review of qualifying real estate education content, provide feedback on education-related rule recommendations, and consider future committee initiatives.
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How To Submit an Associate Broker Request
06/09/2026
A broker or brokerage wanting to become associated with a business broker or brokerage must initiate the request through the Real Estate and Appraiser License Management (REALM) Portal.
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How To Submit a CE Course Application
06/03/2026
Step 1: Apply
Start your application in the Real Estate and Appraiser License Management (REALM) Portal.
- Select "Course – Real Estate CE" under TREC Continuing Education (CE) section.
- Verify provider license number.
- Begin application and answer initial eligibility questions.
Step 2: Build Your Course
Add all required course components.
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How To Change a Designated Broker or Return a Business Entity To Active Status in the REALM Portal
05/21/2026
If you need to change the designated broker for a business entity or return a business entity to active status, you can complete the process through the Real Estate and Appraiser License Management (REALM) Portal.
Before you begin, make sure you have the required documents ready to upload, including:
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What Every License Holder Needs to Know About Going Inactive
05/20/2026
An unexpected illness, a new opportunity, a change in the market, or a change in your personal life: These are all common reasons why Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) license holders may take a break from the business.
Whether your break is planned or unexpected, setting your sales agent, broker, or inspector license to inactive status before your renewal or renewing as inactive is the best move if you want return to the real estate business in the future. Here’s why.
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How To Request Inactive Status in the REALM Portal
05/19/2026
To place your license on inactive status, log in to the Real Estate and Appraiser License Management (REALM) Portal and follow these steps:
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REALM Portal Updates and FAQs
05/08/2026
The Real Estate and Appraiser License Management Portal, or REALM Portal, is where prospective and current license holders manage their licenses and registrations.
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Houston Highlights: Proposed Rule Changes, Form Adoptions
05/07/2026
The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) traveled to Houston for its May 4, 2026, meeting, continuing its initiative to host meetings across the state to increase transparency and accessibility for license holders and the public. This marks the Commission’s second visit to Houston since 2023.
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From the Chair - June 2021
06/10/2021
Happy summer to all of you! In today’s market, however, we may not get a chance for anything resembling a summer break. It is a good time to be in real estate in Texas.
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From the Chair - Inspector Committee - June 2021
05/25/2021
The TREC Commissioners met on May 3 in Austin in person for the first time in over a year. It was nice to see everyone in person once again. Tony Slagle presented the Commissioners with a legislative update, which included two inspector-related bills.
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From the Executive Director - May 2021 - Inspectors
05/13/2021
Happy May to each of you. I hope you all had a wonderful time celebrating the mothers in your life last weekend. Later this month, we celebrate Memorial Day.
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From the Chair - April 2021
04/12/2021
Happy spring to all of you! I hope this message finds you and your families enjoying the beautiful spring weather and wildflowers. Texas truly seems to show off during this time of year.
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From the Executive Director - March 2021
03/10/2021
Happy March. Spring is approaching and with it comes a fresh start and the excitement of warmer weather. I welcome it after the freezing temperatures we experienced in February. I hope all of you made it through that extraordinary event safely.
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From the Chair - February 2021
02/11/2021
Happy February! This month we have passed the one-year mark since the first cases of COVID-19 were reported in the US. Much has changed in the last year, but I am proud of what our team at TREC has continued to do for the people of Texas. License applications continue to be processed smoothly, and our customer service team continues to provide excellent assistance to those who need it. I genuinely hope that this New Year brings us all peace and a shift towards more
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From the Chair - Inspector Committee - January 2021
01/21/2021
The Inspector Advisory Committee met virtually on January 15th. This was a lengthy meeting, as there was a lot to cover on this go around. First off, I would like to welcome the two newest members of the IAC. Bruce Carpenter is an inspector member from Pittsburg, and Brian Carroll is a public member from Temple. Both of them dove right into the meeting providing feedback and giving input, so it was clear that they came prepared to be involved with the IAC.
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From the Chair - January 2021
01/05/2021
Happy New Year! I hope you all had a great holiday filled will peace and joy. During the holidays, I like to take time to reflect on the past year and the agency's direction. I am grateful for so many things during these times, including a fantastic team of employees, volunteers, and appointed Commission members.
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From the Executive Director - December 2020
12/07/2020
What a year! In some ways, I can’t believe how long this year has felt, but yet, I find myself surprised that the end of the year is upon us. Thanksgiving looked different for many this year.
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From the Chair - November 2020
11/12/2020
I hope this message finds you recovering from Halloween and the election. In these uncertain times, I urge us all to focus on what matters to us most. November brings Thanksgiving, and with that a unique opportunity to give thanks. This year is one for the record books, but I am grateful to live in the great state of Texas.
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Legal Update I, II Instructor Training: Now Open for Registration!
08/06/2025
Registration is now open for the Texas Real Estate Commission's (TREC) upcoming Legal Update I and II Instructor Training sessions. These in-person trainings are designed for instructors planning to offer the 2026–2027 Legal Update I and II courses—and they're headed to cities across Texas!
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Meet TREC’s New Chair and Two Broker Members
05/29/2025
The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) welcomes two new commissioners and a new chair. Governor Greg Abbott appointed Mark Woodroof (pictured left) as chair. He also appointed J.B. Goodwin and Kristi Davis to the Commission with terms set to expire January 31, 2031. They were later confirmed by the Texas Senate.
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The San Antonio Roundup: Commissioners Send-off, Comment on Proposed Rules
05/08/2025
San Antonio hosted the Texas Real Estate Commission’s (TREC) second quarterly meeting of 2025 on May 5. This also marks the Commission’s third out-of-Austin meeting: Traveling to “meet people where they are” is an effort started by TREC Chair R. Scott Kesner in 2023.
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TREC’s 2025 Resolutions, So Far: New Online System, New Rules, and a San Antonio Visit
02/13/2025
The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) hosted its first meeting of the year in Austin with a room full of Texas REALTORS® in attendance to earn continuing education credit and receive updates from the agency’s staff and advisory committee members. Here’s what happened.
Thank You for Your Service
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A Win for Protecting Texas Consumers
12/10/2024
After combing through 1,100 complaints during his 11-year tenure with the Commission, TREC Chief Investigator Roy Minton wins Investigator of the Year for a second time. The first win was in 2019. Both recognitions, by the Association of Real Estate License Law Officials (ARELLO), were given for Minton’s work in uncovering rental fraud.
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TREC Form Changes Effective January 3, 2025
11/15/2024
The changes listed below, recommended by the Broker-Lawyer Committee, were adopted by the Texas Real Estate Commission during its November 4 meeting. These apply to all contract forms unless specified otherwise.
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It’s Just the Beginning: TREC Awarded for Course Design Overhaul
11/05/2024
With the notion of keeping everything under one roof, Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) staff took on a new part of the development of the 2024-2025 Legal Update I and II courses. Thanks to the skills and talent of TREC Director of Government and Strategic Communications Summer Mandell, this book was wholly produced in-house, to include the design of the course materials.
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ESAC Recommends Course Outline Changes, Discusses Course Proctoring and ID Verification
07/16/2024
The Texas Real Estate Commission’s Education Standards Advisory Committee (ESAC) met on July 8. Here are the highlights.
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TREC Meeting Recap: A DFW Affair With Proposed New Rules, Fee Focus, NAR Debrief
05/29/2024
Record-breaking attendance made the TREC Meeting in Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) a standout and marks the Commission's second out-of-Austin meeting. Branching out of the Texas Capitol Complex in Austin—where TREC is headquartered—is an initiative that began last year in an effort to connect with more license holders and Texans. Houston was the first stop in 2023 with roughly 80 attendees.
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Watch Out for Rental Fraud Scams in Texas
05/24/2024
They are still happening: Real estate leasing scams continue to pose a threat to property owners in Texas, especially in the greater Houston area, prompting the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) to issue warnings such as this press release sent to more than a dozen news outlets—most of them based in the southeastern part of the state—including
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It’s Just the Beginning: TREC Awarded for Course Design Overhaul
11/05/2024With the notion of keeping everything under one roof, Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) staff took on a new part of the development of the 2024-2025 Legal Update I and II courses. Thanks to the skills and talent of TREC Director of Government and Strategic Communications Summer Mandell, this book was wholly produced in-house, to include the design of the course materials.
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ESAC-Recommended Changes: Course Proctoring and Student Verification
10/22/2024
During the Texas Real Estate Commission’s Education Standards Advisory Committee (ESAC) meeting on October 7, the group reviewed three rules regarding course proctoring and student identification requirements. Multiple changes were recommended but before a dig into the highlights, a congratulations.
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ESAC Recommends Course Outline Changes, Discusses Course Proctoring and ID Verification
07/16/2024The Texas Real Estate Commission’s Education Standards Advisory Committee (ESAC) met on July 8. Here are the highlights.
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Rule Spotlight: Responsibilities, Operations of CE Providers
06/07/2024
Continuing Education (CE) providers play a key role in ensuring real estate professionals receive ongoing training. TREC Rule 535.75 outlines important responsibilities that CE providers must adhere to.
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4 Tips for Submitting a Real Estate CE Course Application
06/07/2024
Want your real estate continuing education (CE) submission process to go more smoothly? Use this checklist each time you submit an application.
Double Check the Course Fee(s)
Remember, CE course fees must be calculated based on the following information. All courses must include the base fee and content review fee. In addition to the base and content review fees, fees for each delivery method in which the course will be offered are required.
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ESAC Recap: Principles I & II Updates, Law of Agency Course Review
04/04/2024
The Texas Real Estate Commission’s Education Standards Advisory Committee (ESAC) met virtually on April 1. Discussion opened with the Principles of Real Estate I and II courses—ESAC is moving forward with a recommendation to revise their course approval forms.
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ESAC’s First Meeting of Year: New Members, Principles I & II Recommendation
01/09/2024
The Texas Real Estate Commission’s Education Standards Advisory Committee (ESAC) opened its first meeting of the year with a welcome to four new members. The new license holder members are Amanda Nichols and Thomas Carl Leatherman. The new education provider member is Cynthia Baas. The new public member is Rita Blevins.
Officers Election
ESAC held elections and selected Bill Steddum, Jr. as chair, Byron Underwood as vice chair, and Michael Crowley as secretary.
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88th Texas Legislative Session Update, and the Impact on License Holders
05/27/2023
The 88th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, began January 10, 2023, and ends May 29, 2023. This session opened with the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) and Texas Appraiser Licensing Board (TALCB) following 358 bills relevant to the administration of the agency. A much smaller number will become law, one of relevance to Texas real estate license holders.
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TREC's Houston Highlights: Changes to Broker Responsibility & Inspection Reports, 'Lookback Period' Soon to End, Comment Now on Proposed Changes
05/23/2023
To reach more license holders, the Texas Real Estate Commission broke away from its Austin headquarters for the first time ever to meet in Houston on May 16. It was TREC’s second meeting of 2023. There were more than 80 attendees.
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ESAC reviews rule language, recommends 30-hour brokerage course for sales agents
05/12/2023
The Texas Real Estate Commission's Education Standards Advisory Committee (ESAC) met April 3.
ESAC addressed comments received regarding proposed changes to 22 §TAC 535.64, Content Requirements for Qualifying Real Estate Courses. TREC staff clarified that the rule proposal simply cleans up the rule language to remove the references to topics required for each course, rather, pointing specifically to each qualifying course approval form to define content.
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TREIC April Meeting Recap: New Evaluation Form, Licensing Rule
04/18/2023
The Texas Real Estate Inspector Committee (TREIC) met April 18.
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Broker Responsibility Working Group April meeting recap includes proposed rule changes
04/12/2023
The Broker Responsibility Working Group (BRWG) met April 12.
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License Holders: Inspector Non-Elective Course Changes
07/12/2021
On September 1, 2021 inspectors are required to complete a new 8 Hour Inspector Legal & Ethics and Standards of Practice Review course as part of the 32 hours of inspector continuing education (CE) required to renew or activate a license.
This course will replace the two inspector non-elective CE courses, 4-hour Inspector Legal & Ethics, and 4-hour Standards of Practice Review course that will expire on August 31, 2021.
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Business Entities Inactivation Update - What Happened?
06/17/2021
On June 2, 2021, TREC inactivated broker business entity licenses in error. Upon discovery of the error, staff worked to resolve the issue and all licenses were restored by Friday, June 4, 2021.
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Temporary Allowance for New Texas Practicum Courses
02/09/2021
New inspector pre-licensing education and experience requirements begin March 1, 2021. The new experience requirement includes a 40 hour Texas Practicum, which must consist of a minimum of five complete and in-person inspections. In light of the current COVID-19 pandemic, TREC will grant a temporary allowance for on-site inspections to take place virtually, as long as the Practicum instructor conducts inspections live and on-site, and the instructor and students are able to interact with ea
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