Providing Exam Proctoring Information to Your Students
Submitted by Christine Anderson on Mon, 2017-10-16 21:16Many education providers have opted for live and in-person proctoring for final exams.
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TREC Complaints and Education Providers
Submitted by Christine Anderson on Mon, 2017-10-16 21:09What methods do you have in place to ensure continued compliance with Commission rules? Do you, or someone on your staff, regularly review your advertising materials and website content? Do you know what you are advertising? Familiarizing yourself and your staff with TREC rules is the key to staying in compliance. TREC investigates complaints directed to the agency. Sources of such complaints may come from students, your competitors or other agency stakeholders. Remember, as an agency charged with consumer protection, it is our responsibility to notify the public of their right to file a f
License Exams Now Available On Military Installations
Submitted by Christine Anderson on Fri, 2017-05-05 12:08The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) is pleased to announce that the Texas real estate sales agent, broker, and inspector licensure exams are now conveniently available at over 200 Pearson VUE test centers as well as on military installations across the globe for service members, spouses, dependents, and contractors with authorized base access.
The Legislative Changes on ESAC’s Radar
Submitted by Sierra Pizarro on Mon, 2025-07-14 11:06During 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:
ESAC Recap: Exciting News for Education Providers
Submitted by Sierra Pizarro on Wed, 2025-04-09 14:55The Education Standards Advisory Committee (ESAC) met on April 7 to hear updates from agency staff on the upcoming launch of a new licensing system, and to review rule changes related to exam proctoring.
Going Online
Later this year, the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) is rolling out a new licensing system that will allow TREC-approved education providers to submit course and provider applications online. This also means all documentation typically required with those applications will be submitted through the new online format.
First ESAC Meeting of 2025 Focuses on Exam Proctoring
Submitted by Sierra Pizarro on Thu, 2025-01-09 10:08For the Texas Real Estate Commission, 2025 opens with the first meeting of the year held by the Education Standards Advisory Committee (ESAC). Its January 6 agenda began with an introduction of new members:
- Christina Valero, license holder member
- Christopher Gonzales, license holder member
- Paul Silverman, educator
Reappointments were also made:
It’s Just the Beginning: TREC Awarded for Course Design Overhaul
Submitted by Sierra Pizarro on Tue, 2024-11-05 13:42With 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 & 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.
ESAC-Recommended Changes: Course Proctoring and Student Verification
Submitted by Sierra Pizarro on Tue, 2024-10-22 11:09During 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.
ESAC Recommends Course Outline Changes, Discusses Course Proctoring and ID Verification
Submitted by Sierra Pizarro on Tue, 2024-07-16 07:46The Texas Real Estate Commission’s Education Standards Advisory Committee (ESAC) met on July 8. Here are the highlights.
Recommended Course Outline Changes
The meeting opened with members reviewing public comment and recommending the Commission adopt changes to the course approval forms for Principles of Real Estate I and II, and Law of Agency. These changes will be considered at the Commission's August 19 meeting.
Rule Spotlight: Responsibilities, Operations of CE Providers
Submitted by Sierra Pizarro on Fri, 2024-06-07 16:47Continuing 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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