The Education Standards Advisory Committee (ESAC) met October 5, 2026, to discuss potential changes to qualifying education (QE), including the development of a Texas-specific course and the amount of time qualifying education can remain valid before an application is submitted.

Texas-Specific Course Content

ESAC continued its work on a Texas-specific course intended to address topics that may not be covered in education completed in other states.

The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) met August 10, 2026, to discuss changes to education reporting through the Real Estate and Appraiser License Management (REALM) Portal, the membership of the Broker Responsibility Advisory Committee, and more.

Updated Broker Responsibility Course

The Commission approved the text of the 2027-2028 Broker Responsibility Course book. The updated course is designed to cover broker supervision and responsibility. It also reflects a change in who is required to take the course.

The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) met on Monday, August 10, 2026, at 10 a.m. Commissioners reviewed applicants for open positions on three advisory committees. Applications are due August 14, 2026. Appointments will be made at the November 9, 2026, TREC meeting with service beginning on January 1, 2027.

Registration is now open for the Texas Real Estate Commission's (TREC) 2027–2028 Broker Responsibility Course Instructor Training. These in-person training sessions are designed for instructors who plan to teach the updated Broker Responsibility Course during the 2027–2028 cycle.

Whether you're teaching the course for the first time or returning as an instructor, this training will prepare you to deliver the latest curriculum and ensure you're ready for the upcoming course cycle.

The Texas Real Estate Commission's (TREC) Education Standards Advisory Committee (ESAC) met on July 6, 2026, to discuss the upcoming review of qualifying real estate education content, provide feedback on education-related rule recommendations, and consider future committee initiatives.

Update on Review of Qualifying Education Courses

Committee members received an update on TREC's upcoming job task analysis (JTA), which will help guide future revisions to sales agent qualifying education and licensing examinations.

Step 1: Apply

Start your application in the Real Estate and Appraiser License Management (REALM) Portal.

• Select "Course – Real Estate CE" under TREC Continuing Education (CE) section.
• Verify provider license number.
• Begin application and answer initial eligibility questions.

Step 2: Build Your Course

Add all required course components.

The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) traveled to Houston for its May 4, 2026, meeting, continuing its initiative to host meetings across the state to increase transparency and accessibility for license holders and the public. This marks the Commission’s second visit to Houston since 2023.

REALM Portal Progress Update

A major focus of the meeting was the continued rollout of the Real Estate and Appraiser License Management (REALM) Portal.

You can request a copy of your license directly through your REALM Portal account in just a few steps:

1. Log in to your REALM Portal account and go to My Records.
2. Locate your license and click Amendment on the same row.
3. In the Type of Change Request dropdown, select License Reprint, then click Continue.
4. Check the confirmation box and click Continue.
5. On the confirmation page, submit your request.

A copy of your license will be emailed to you.

The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) is launching a new webinar series to help license holders, applicants, and industry partners better understand how to use the Real Estate and Appraiser License Management (REALM) Portal. These live sessions will provide step-by-step guidance on common tasks in the portal, highlight frequent mistakes, and give participants the opportunity to ask questions in real time.

Keeping your business contact details and legal name up to date ensures you receive important communications and maintain accurate licensing records. You can quickly make these updates through the Real Estate and Appraiser License Management (REALM) Portal.

How to Update Your Information

Follow these steps to update your business contact information or legal name: