The term “Legal Holiday”  is capitalized in the Addendum for “Back-Up” Contract.

El término “Feriado Legal” se escribe con mayúscula en el Anexo para el Contrato de “Respaldo”.

The Texas Real Estate Broker-Lawyer Committee recommended revisions to the contract forms adopted by reference under the amendments and new rule. 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).

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. 

See changes described under Rule §537.28.
 

The amendments to §543.5 are made as a result of the agency’s license management system project. Because of the license management system project, users will be able to provide more information and make payment to the agency utilizing an online process, rather than by submitting a paper form or check.  As a result, the rule language is clarified to reflect this change.

The changes to §535.58 are made as a result of statutory changes enacted by the 89th Legislature in HB 5629, which becomes effective September 1, 2025. HB 5629 modifies several provisions in Chapter 55 of the Texas Occupations Code relating to occupational licensing of military service members, military veterans, and military spouses.

The changes to §535.56(a)(1)(B)(ii) and (a)(1)(C) are made as a result of statutory changes enacted by the 89th Legislature in SB 1968, which becomes effective January 1, 2026. SB 1968 modifies the requirements surrounding the Commission’s Broker Responsibility Course. Under the language of the bill, all brokers must take the course, regardless of whether they sponsor sales agents. Additionally, applicants for a broker license must complete the course prior to licensure. The changes to these provisions reflect the statutory changes.

The amendments to §535.405 are made as a result of statutory changes enacted by the 89th Legislature in SB 1172. SB 1172 exempts additional types of transactions from license requirements under Chapter 1101, Occupations Code. The changes modify existing exemption language related to employees of owners or purchasers and adds a reference to §1101.005 of the Texas Occupations Code (where the exemptions are located) for clarity.

The amendments to §535.5 are made as a result of statutory changes enacted by the 89th Legislature in SB 1172. SB 1172 exempts additional types of transactions from license requirements under Chapter 1101, Occupations Code. The changes modify existing exemption language related to employees of business entities and adds a reference to §1101.005 of the Texas Occupations Code (where the exemptions are located) for clarity.

The amendments to §535.141 are made as a result of statutory changes enacted by the 89th Legislature in SB 1968, which becomes effective January 1, 2026. SB 1968 authorizes the Commission to provide the complaint notice sent to the respondent (the person who is the subject of a complaint) to another license holder who is associated with that respondent. The bill further provides that the Commission must adopt rules to specify who may receive this notice.

The changes to §535.92 are made as a result of statutory changes enacted by the 89th Legislature in SB 1968, which becomes effective January 1, 2026. SB 1968 modifies the requirements surrounding the Commission’s Broker Responsibility Course. Under the language of the bill, all brokers must take the course, regardless of whether they sponsor sales agents. The changes to these provisions reflect the statutory changes.