The Broker-Lawyer Committee met October 10 and recognized new committee members, reviewed comments received about recent proposals, and decided to withdraw other possible changes for the committee to further consider.
The Broker Responsibility Advisory Committee (BRAC) met on October 15 and reviewed public comments and discussed concerns about transaction coordinators and how people fill out the Information About Brokerage Services form.
The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) is honored to receive three awards from the Association of Real Estate License Law Officials (ARELLO), which annually recognizes innovation and excellence among real estate regulators worldwide. This year TREC is recognized for a video series, its 2025-2026 Broker Responsibility Course (BRC), and a rental fraud investigation.
The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) welcomes a new commissioner. Governor Greg Abbott appointed Scott Olguin as a public member on September 17, 2025. His term will expire January 31, 2031.
Olguin of Horseshoe Bay is vice president of Dimensional Fund Advisors. He previously served as a firefighter with the Sunrise Beach Volunteer Fire Department and was director of the Central Texas Electric Cooperative. Olguin also served in the Texas State Guard and received an honorable discharge in 2010.
Whether you are applying for a new license, renewing your license, setting up a business entity registration, and more, the best and most secure way to pay Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) fees is through the agency’s online services portal. Plus, you can pay online whenever is convenient for you—the tool is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and 365 days a year.
The Texas Real Estate Commission and Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board send newsletters for real estate brokers, sales agents, inspectors, education providers, and appraisers. Receiving these e-newsletters is one of the easiest ways to stay up to date with the latest in the real estate industry.
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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The Texas Real Estate Inspector Committee application period closed August 22, 2025.
The Education Standards Advisory Committee application period is closed August 22, 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!
This training is essential for any instructor who wants to remain eligible to teach these statutorily mandated courses. Only those who have successfully completed the updated training will be qualified to deliver Legal Update I and II content to TREC license holders.
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.
SB 1968 passed and is effective January 1, 2026. BRAC’s recommendations included in this bill are:
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