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22 TAC §537.28, Standard Contract Form TREC No. 20-18, One to Four Family Residential Contract (Resale)

The changes listed below apply to all contract forms unless specified otherwise. Paragraph numbers referenced are from the One to Four Family Residential Contract (Resale).

The term “generators” has been added to Paragraph 2B, Improvements, to reflect the increased prevalence of generators on properties.

In Paragraph 5A(2), a definition of “Legal Holiday” has been added to provide better clarity.

In Paragraph 5 and the receipt page, the terms “option fee,” “earnest money,” and “contract” are now in lower case because they are not considered defined terms. 

What Changes in 2026 About Buyer/Tenant Representation in Texas

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.