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TREC Adopts Rules, Proposes New Form, Appoints Members to Committees
The Texas Real Estate Commission met November 6, adopting new rules, proposing a new form to be voted on in February 2024, and appointing...
Ernest Enriquez
Nov 7, 20232 min read
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Starting Oct 1: If Your License Expires, It Goes Inactive
Starting Oct. 1, if your active license expires, it will be set to inactive status as of the expiration date and any license...
Ernest Enriquez
Sep 26, 20231 min read
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TREC Adopts & Proposes Rules Following Legislative Session
The Texas Real Estate Commission met August 7 and adopted and proposed several rules. Visit TREC’s website for all meeting materials....
Ernest Enriquez
Aug 20, 20232 min read
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TREC Revises License Renewal Requirement
Renewing your license for the first time soon? Or do you have agents in their first renewal cycle? Effective Oct. 1, sales agents...
Ernest Enriquez
Aug 13, 20231 min read
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What You Need To Know About Advertising
Real estate ads help gain leads and exposure for your listings. But it’s up to you to follow the many advertising rules and...
Ernest Enriquez
Jul 18, 20231 min read
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Adopted and Proposed Rule Changes From May TREC Meeting
The Texas Real Estate Commission took a road trip to Houston for its May 16 meeting. The agenda and materials are available at TREC’s...
Ernest Enriquez
May 18, 20232 min read
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Bill To Update Texas Real Estate Commission Sent to Governor’s Desk
Over the weekend, the Texas Legislature passed REALTOR®-priority legislation. SB 1577, which will update administrative language for the...
Ernest Enriquez
May 8, 20231 min read
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What To Know About Putting Your License on Inactive Status
While there are many advantages to setting your real estate license to inactive status rather than letting it lapse, only people with an...
Ernest Enriquez
May 7, 20232 min read
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Governor Appoints 3 to TREC
Gov. Greg Abbott appointed three people to the Texas Real Estate Commission, which has nine total commissioners. Six must be licensed...
Ernest Enriquez
Apr 4, 20231 min read
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TREC Now Accepting Comments on Proposed Rules
The Texas Real Estate Commission is now accepting comments on rules proposed at its most recent meeting. Visit TREC’s website and use the...
Ernest Enriquez
Mar 5, 20231 min read
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TREC Meeting Recap: Proposed Rule Changes
The Texas Real Estate Commission met February 13 and proposed several rule changes, which will be published in the Texas Register for...
Ernest Enriquez
Feb 19, 20232 min read
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How TREC Helps Military Families
The Texas Real Estate Commission offers several benefits to active military personnel, veterans, and the spouses of active military and...
Ernest Enriquez
Feb 5, 20231 min read
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TREC Proposal Would Restrict Brokerages From Drafting Forms
The Texas Real Estate Commission in November proposed changes to Section 537.11, Use of Standard Contract Forms. The new language amends...
Ernest Enriquez
Dec 13, 20221 min read
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When Will Revised TREC Forms Be Available?
The Texas Real Estate Commission in November approved changes to several of its forms. The use of the revised forms is mandatory Feb. 1,...
Ernest Enriquez
Dec 6, 20221 min read
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Proposed Amendments to TREC Rules
At its November 7 meeting, the Texas Real Estate Commission proposed two changes to Section 537 of TREC rules: The proposed change to...
Ernest Enriquez
Nov 15, 20222 min read
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TREC Mandates Forms Changes
The Texas Real Estate Commission met November 7 and approved changes to several forms, effective Feb. 1, 2023. Visit trec.texas.gov for...
Ernest Enriquez
Nov 9, 20225 min read
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Contract and Other Changes Proposed at TREC Meeting
At its August 8 meeting, The Texas Real Estate Commission voted to propose changes to several promulgated forms. You can comment on the...
Ernest Enriquez
Aug 16, 20221 min read
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TREC Approves Changes for Temporary Residential Lease and New Flood Notice
Since January 1, landlords have been required to give notice to prospective residential tenants noting whether or not the landlords are...
Ernest Enriquez
Aug 10, 20221 min read
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TREC Makes It Easier to See Disciplinary Actions
The Texas Real Estate Commission made a change to its website to make it easier for people to see whether a license holder has a...
Ernest Enriquez
Jul 19, 20221 min read
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Recap From May TREC Meeting
The Texas Real Estate Commission met May 2. All meeting materials and a video replay can be found on TREC’s meeting page. Below are...
Ernest Enriquez
May 8, 20221 min read
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