(item added 12/15/2011)

As of January 1, 2012, a broker whose license has been expired more than two years may reinstate the license "only" if the applicant meets all current requirements to apply for a broker license. The requirements include satisfying 4 years of active experience within the five-year period prior to applying. If these requirements are not met the applicant must apply for a salespersons license.

(item added 11/23/2011)

Amendments to §535.56 add rules required by SB 747 to establish active experience requirements to apply for a broker license. Effective January 1, 2012, an applicant must have four active years experience out of the last five years and is required to establish that the applicant has obtained 3600 points of active experience with documentary evidence and a statement from the applicant's sponsoring broker at the time the experience was earned. An applicant must demonstrate experience for four out of five years. Learn more about it here.

(item added 11/14/2011)

The 2012 Legal Update & Ethics MCE instructor supplement and student manuals are now available for TREC approved MCE providers to submit for course approval. The Real Estate Center at Texas A&M is offering train-the-trainer workshops during the month of November and December to certify instructors to teach the new courses. Individuals who want to teach these courses but have never been certified must first make sure they become approved as a Core insructor in the required subject areas. Certification for instructors who teach the 2011 version of the course will expire effective December 31, 2011. Learn more about it here.

(item added 10/26/2011)

Effective November 1, 2011, Easement or Right-of-Way registrants must undergo a background check. An individual who files an application or a registrant who is renewing their registration must download a Fast Fingerprint Pass form from the TREC website and schedule an appointment with L1 Enrollment Services or PSI (Psychological Services Incorporated). A registration certificate will issue once the application is complete and the background check has been cleared.

(item added 09/20/2011)

As of September 15, 2011, the agency NO LONGER accepts cash in payment for fees or other services. The agency will continue to accept checks and money orders. This restriction is due to a policy of the Texas Treasury Safekeeping Trust, where the agency deposits all of its funds. For any mail postmarked OCTOBER 1, 2011 or LATER, the agency will return the entire package intact to the sender if the package contains any cash. Any late fees triggered by the rejection of the package will be the responsibility of the sender. PLEASE DO NOT SEND CASH IN THE MAIL. Thank you for your understanding.

(item added 08/18/2011)

Effective September 1, 2011 inspector applicants must meet new education requirements before they will be eligible to take the exam. Also, inspectors who renew a license on or after this date must have completed six hours in a Texas Standards of Practice/Legal/Ethics Update course as part of the 32 hours of continuing education currently required for each renewal. Learn more about it here

(item added 08/11/2011)

The Commission has appointed two new members to the Broker-Lawyer Committee and the State Bar of Texas also appointed a new lawyer member. In addition, Chair Wukasch was appointed to the Real Estate Center Advisory Committee. Learn more about it here

(item added 08/10/2011)

Senate Bill 747 amends The Real Estate License Act (the Act) to provide additional education, experience and accountability standard for TREC licensees, as well as several cleanup provisions. Learn more about it here Read Bill on June 2011 Read Bill Summary.

(item added 07/21/2011)

TREC and TALCB have successfully relocated to their new offices in the Stephen F. Austin Building just two blocks north of the State Capitol in Austin, Texas. Learn more about it here.

(item added 06/02/2011)

Should you wish to comment on the draft, please send your comments here no later than July 15, 2011. Learn more about it here.

(item added 05/31/2011)

Governor Rick Perry has appointed new members to the Texas Real Estate Commission during the 82nd legislative session. Learn more about it here.

(item added 05/25/2011)

The Texas Real Estate Commission and Texas Appraiser Licensing & Certification Board are moving to new offices in July. Learn more about it here.

(item added 05/14/2011)

The Texas Real Estate Commission will appoint two members to the Broker Lawyer Committee at the next Commission meeting on August 1, 2011

If you are interested in serving on the Committee, please submit a resume and letter of interest to the Commission at no later than June 24, 2011

(item added 01/14/2011)

The Texas Real Estate Commission invites applications for appointment to three open positions on the Inspector Committee.

The advisory committee's purpose is to make recommendations to the Commission regarding a variety of inspection-related matters toward the goal of ensuring a high degree of service to and protection of the public in dealing with inspectors. The committee consists of six professional inspectors and three public members, with one public member seat and two professional inspector seats open. Each term will be for six years, expiring on February 1, 2017. Learn more about it here.