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What happens to your license when your broker dies?

If there is one thing the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us is to expect the unexpected and that planning is essential for you and your business. While succession planning in the event of a broker’s death is largely outside of TREC’s jurisdiction and is primarily a private business decision, it may be helpful to keep a few things in mind.

To The Consumers and License Holders of Texas:

The Texas Real Estate Commission takes pride in providing high quality education and licensing services, and effective consumer protection across Texas. In recent months, there have been significant issues with the quality of customer service we are providing to consumers and to our license holders. I take personal responsibility for addressing these issues. I want you to know that I – along with the entire Texas Real Estate Commission staff – recognize your frustrations, and we are committed to solving these issues.

Improved Communications Options Announced

To Help Improve Response Times and Quality of Communication TREC Is Launching More Ways to Get In Touch With The Agency

 
We know many of you have had a hard time getting through to the agency. We're working every day to improve our response times and customer satisfaction. We are pleased to announce the launch of several new ways to get in touch with us:

    Suitability Questions

    Reasons a License Will Not Issue

    You gave an answer to a question that may prevent you from completing your online transaction. See below for more information.


    Are you trying to renew?

    You answered "Yes" to this question on a first time sales agent application. Do not submit this first time sales agent application if you are trying to renew your license. Please call our office at 512-936-3000 or email us at information@trec.texas.gov for assistance with your online renewal.