The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) met February 9, 2026, to elect officers, make appointments, adopt and propose rule changes, and receive updates on the agency’s new online license management system.

Officer Elections, Appointments

Commissioner Chance Brown was elected as vice chair and Commissioner Kristi Davis as secretary.

Commissioner Ben Peña was appointed to serve as ex officio on the Executive Committee.

Chair Mark Woodroof also announced the following committee appointments:

This page provides brokers with guidance specific to managing brokerage operations in the REALM Portal, including delegation tools and supervision functions.

If you are not a broker, please visit the main REALM Portal updates page for general information.

Changing the Designated Broker for a Business Entity

Use the REALM Portal to complete a Change of Designated Broker for a Business Entity.

The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) meets at 10:00 a.m. CT on Monday, February 9, 2026, at the Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 170. Find the livestream link, agenda, and materials on the meeting page.

The Texas Real Estate Commission’s Broker Responsibility Advisory Committee (BRAC) held its first meeting of the year on January 21, 2026, to elect officers and begin discussions on several issues affecting brokerage practices, including transaction coordination, showing services, and designated brokers.

Election of Officers

The committee began by electing officers for the year. Ty Williams was reelected presiding officer (chair), Brian Sales was reelected assistant presiding officer (vice-chair), and Marion Napoleon was reelected secretary.

The Texas Real Estate Commission’s (TREC) Broker-Lawyer Committee (BLC) met January 8–9, 2026, to continue its comprehensive review of the TREC contract forms. Here are some of the highlights.

Changes to Paragraph 12

BLC continued its discussion of broker compensation and recommended revisions to Paragraph 12. The revisions would reorganize Paragraph 12A(1) and add a new Paragraph 12B related to brokerage compensation. The committee also recommended Paragraph 8B be removed.

Legislation passed during the 89th Texas Legislative Session changed The Real Estate License Act (TRELA) to require written agreements for buyer representation. Changes also allow for a non-representation status in certain instances to show property, among other updates. Here’s what these changes mean for Texas real estate license holders as of January 1.

Two New Sections Added to TRELA

While these two sections are separate, they go together and should be read together.

The updated Information About Brokerage Services (IABS 1-2) is required for use as of January 1, 2026.

The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) and Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) launched the Real Estate and Appraiser License Management Portal, known as the REALM Portal, on December 15, 2025. Nearly 26,000 REALM Portal accounts have already been created.

As more license holders begin activating accounts, TREC and TALCB are closely monitoring system performance, responding to feedback, and continuing to make improvements.

Ready to set up your Real Estate and Appraiser License Management Portal (REALM Portal) account? You will need a REALM Portal account to manage your real estate license, apply for licensure, or file complaints. This brief video explains how to get started.

The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) is preparing to launch the new Real Estate and Appraiser License Management Portal—known as the REALM Portal. This modernized system will streamline how providers post course credit, manage approvals, and interact with the agency. Below are the latest timeline and key updates to help you prepare.

Important Dates

System Downtime

TREC’s current online licensing services and the Posting System will be unavailable during the transition to the REALM Portal: