The Texas Real Estate Commission met August 11, marking the first meeting led by newly appointed Chair Mark Woodroof, of Houston, and for Broker Members Kristi Davis, of Carrollton, and J.B. Goodwin, of Austin (pictured below in order). It started with commissioner appointments to various committees and honoring outgoing Broker-Lawyer Committee members.
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TREC Meeting: Form Change Proposals, Comment on Broker Education and Experience Requirements
08/14/2025
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Two Committees Accepting Applications for 2026
08/07/2025
Apply now to serve on a committee next year.
Texas Real Estate Inspector Committee
The Texas Real Estate Inspector Committee application period closed August 22, 2025.
Education Standards Advisory Committee
The Education Standards Advisory Committee application period is closed August 22, 2025.
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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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Brokers, This Is What SB 1968 Means for You
07/25/2025
The Texas Real Estate Broker Responsibility Advisory Committee (BRAC) met on July 16, 2025, for the first time post the regular legislative session. Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) staff briefed committee members on the passage of Senate Bill 1968. The remainder of the meeting was a review of potential changes to the education and experience requirements for a broker license.
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BLC’s Latest Language Changes: “Legal Holiday,” “Other Broker,” Water Notice
07/25/2025
The Texas Real Estate Broker-Lawyer Committee’s (BLC) July 11 meeting opened with an acknowledgment to its departing members before the group proceeded with discussion over certain language in the contract forms and new legislation.
Departing BLC Members
This was the last meeting for four BLC members whose terms end in August. The committee and Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) thank and appreciate the service of:
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Message From TREIC Chair Lee Warren: July 2025
07/22/2025
The Texas Real Estate Inspector Committee (TREIC) met July 14 at TREC headquarters in Austin. We got an update from our subcommittees and discussed education delivery methods, advertising, and the new Inspector Legal & Ethics and SOP Review Course.
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The Legislative Changes on ESAC’s Radar
07/14/2025
During its July 7, 2025, meeting, the Education Standards Advisory Committee (ESAC) reviewed legislative changes and how they affect education requirements—specifically Senate Bill 1968, the Texas Real Estate Commission’s (TREC) housekeeping bill.
What SB 1968 Means for You
SB 1968 passed and is effective January 1, 2026. The education-related changes within this bill include:
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BLC Covers Changes to Temporary Lease Forms, Water Notice, and Tweaks to Paragraph 12A
06/18/2025
The Texas Real Estate Broker-Lawyer Committee met for more than six hours on June 13, covering topics ranging from legislative session outcomes and whether they affect TREC forms, considered a draft water rights notice, and discussed how license holders have implemented the changes to Paragraph 12.
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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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From the Chair - Inspector Committee - October 2020
10/14/2020
The Inspector Advisory Committee met on October 12 via teleconference. There were some public comments submitted in response to the newly proposed Consumer Protection Notice, and most of the feedback was positive. The new notice includes verbiage to inform consumers that inspectors are required to carry E&O insurance, and that inspectors have the ability to limit their liability through the use of an agreement between themselves and their client.
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From the Executive Director - October 2020
10/08/2020
October is here. It is finally cooling off outside and the hints of fall in the air give me a spirit of optimism for our future. I hope that is true for you too.
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From the Chair - September 2020
09/11/2020
We have made it another month in the virtual environment, and I don’t know about you, but I am ready to see folks in person again. The agency continues to work primarily remotely with a high level of productivity, maintaining a call hold time of under 2 minutes, and processing 5 months of renewals after the COVID extensions expired.
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From the Executive Director - August 2020
08/14/2020
Hello to each of you. I hope you and your families are safe and well.
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From the Chair - Inspector Committee - July 2020
08/12/2020
The Texas Real Estate Inspector Committee met via teleconference on July 20th. The agenda was reasonably short this time around. The education rules which change the pre-licensure process were proposed at the previous Commission meeting, and they have gone through the public comment period. After considering the comments received, the Inspector Committee voted to forward the rules as proposed, along with some non-substantive changes made as a result of questions raised by the Go
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From the Deputy Executive Director - Inspector Committee - July 2020
07/08/2020
The agency has been busy over the last several months adjusting to the new norm resulting from the COVID-19 virus. We are operating almost 100% remotely, with only essential staff coming into the office to process mail, or deal with the various technical issue that arise from a remote workforce.
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From the Chair - July 2020
07/07/2020
Last weekend we celebrated our country's 244th birthday.
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From the Executive Director - June 2020
06/08/2020
Greetings to you upon the beginning of summer. I hope each of you continues to live well in this COVID-19 season. This is a season in which the burdens of each of us are personal and unique. Our agency will do what we can to ease whatever burdens possible.
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From the Chair - Inspector Committee - May 2020
05/13/2020
The Inspector Committee held its regularly scheduled meeting on April 13th. Due to social distancing rules throughout the state, the meeting was held via teleconference. This was the first time in my tenure that this has happened. A huge thank you goes out to TREC staff for getting this put together quickly to help us all stay safe while still getting the important work done that we need to.
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From the Chair - May 2020
05/11/2020
This spring has been one of unimaginable changes for the agency, industry, and the world. COVID-19 and all that has come with it continues to make ripples throughout the country. TREC staff have been hard at work to keep things moving at the agency while continuing to provide excellent customer service and timely processing of applications.
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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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What to expect at Houston May 16 TREC meeting
05/04/2023
The Texas Real Estate Commission is stepping out of its Austin headquarters to pay Houston a visit. On May 16, the Commission will meet at 9 a.m. inside the Century Ballroom II of the DoubleTree by Hilton-Houston Greenway Plaza.
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Appointees Officially Confirmed to Texas Real Estate Commission
04/26/2023
The Texas Real Estate Commission is pleased to welcome three new members. Chance Brown, Renee Harvey Lowe, and Stuart Bernstein were confirmed by the Texas Senate on April 26, 2023. Texas Governor Greg Abbott appointed them for terms set to expire on January 31, 2029.
Harvey Lowe and Brown will both serve as broker members, Bernstein will serve as a public member of TREC.
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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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Education Standards Advisory Committee Accepting Applications for Members
07/15/2022
The Texas Real Estate Commission's Education Standards Advisory Committee (ESAC) is accepting applications to fill two education member positions by real estate instructors or owners of real estate schools, accredited by the Commission, that provide qualifying or continuing education. It is also accepting applications to fill four real estate license holder positions.
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Notice: Phone Outage August 10
07/08/2022
Multiple state agencies, including Texas Real Estate Commission and Texas Appraiser Licensing & Certification Board, are experiencing technical difficulties with the services we use to handle phone calls. The phone system is currently down as the Texas Department of Information Resources troubleshoots the issue.
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HOA Management Certificate Website Now Live
11/29/2021
During the 87th regular session, the Texas legislature passed SB 1588 which amended Chapter 209 of the Texas Property Code governing certain property owners ' associations (more commonly known as HOAs) to address a number of HOA-related issues, including providing greater transparency in HOA operations and leadership.
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View the Commission Meeting Live!
11/08/2021
View today's Commission meeting in real-time! Make sure to review the full agenda and materials and follow along.
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Broker-Lawyer Committee Appointments Announced
09/10/2021
The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) is pleased to announce the appointment of two broker members to the TREC Broker-Lawyer Committee. Broker members Dianne McCoy and Mary Miner were appointed at the August 2021 Commission meeting with terms set to expire in 2027.
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October ESAC Meeting Update
10/14/2021
The Education Standards Advisory Committee (ESAC) met by videoconference on October 4, 2021. ESAC Chair Kelea Youngblood opened the meeting by honoring the life and accomplishments of ESAC member and long-time license holder, Lynda Conway. Ruben Pena was welcomed back to the committee in her place.
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What’s the Difference Between the Texas Practicum and a Ride Along Course Session?
10/01/2021
The 40 Hour Texas Practicum is a pre-licensing requirement for applicants following the Substitute Experience and Education Requirements for a Real Estate or Professional Inspector. A Ride-Along session is no longer a requirement for pre-licensing, but is still an option for obtaining inspector continuing education (ICE) credit.
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Continuing Education (CE) Posting System Update
08/25/2021
An upload feature has been added to the CE Posting System. The upload feature allows CE providers to use a CSV file to upload CE course completions for real estate agents, inspectors, and appraisers as an alternative method to manual entry.
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TREC Needs Your Feedback on New ERW Education
08/23/2021
The 87th Texas Legislature enacted HB 2730, requiring easement/right of way (ERW) agents to complete 16 hours of qualifying education prior to registration and 16 hours of continuing education per registration period. As a result, TREC will establish an education program for ERW agents.
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Reminder: Inspector Non-Elective Course Changes
08/09/2021
The current inspector non-elective CE courses, 4-hour Inspector Legal & Ethics, and 4-hour Standards of Practice Review course expire on August 31, 2021. Please be sure all students enrolled in these courses are notified to complete these two courses before August 31, 2021.
The new 8 Hour Inspector Legal & Ethics and Standards of Practice Review course will replace the two inspector non-elective courses on September 1, 2021.
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How Education Providers Can Submit Course Applications
08/05/2021
Education providers can electronically provide TREC their course content, text materials, quizzes, exercises, and exams using SharePoint. The only item education providers must send by mail is the application form and the required fee. Once mailed, contact the Education & Examinations Division to receive instructions for using SharePoint.
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Renewal of Qualifying Real Estate and Inspector Courses
07/19/2021
To expedite the renewal of qualifying courses where content, design, and delivery have not changed, qualifying education (QE) providers may submit the appropriate Qualifying Course Application (Real Estate or Inspector) and the Qualifying Course Renewal Certif
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New Inspector Non-Elective CE Course
07/12/2021
The new 8 Hour Inspector Legal & Ethics and Standards of Practice Review course is effective on September 1, 2021. This course replaces the 4-hour Inspector Legal and Ethics and the 4 hour Standards of Practice Review courses.
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Inspector Non-Elective Course Changes
06/18/2021
The current inspector non-elective CE courses, 4-hour Inspector Legal & Ethics and 4-hour Standards of Practice Review course expire on August 31, 2021. Please be sure all students enrolled in these courses are notified to complete these two courses before August 31, 2021.
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ESAC Meeting Update - April 2021
04/22/2021
The Education Standards Advisory Committee (ESAC) met on April 5, 2021. This meeting was held virtually and included a presentation from the Broker Responsibility Working Group (BRWG) Chair, Leslie Lerner. ESAC and BRWG have agreed to collaborate to develop recommendations aimed at better informing sales agents and brokers of duties and responsibilities to one another, which may include both education and experience co
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