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Texas Real Estate Commission TREC educates, licenses, and regulates real estate license holders in Texas.

The Texas Legislature established the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) in 1949 to safeguard consumers in matters of real property transactions and valuation services. TREC shares staff members and resources with the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB), established as an independent subdivision of TREC in 1991 when federal law required increased regulation of appraisals. TREC and TALCB oversee real estate brokerage, real property appraisals, inspections, right-of-way services, and timeshares. The agency provides licensing, education, and complaint investigation services, as well as regulation and enforcement of state laws and requirements that govern each of these areas of service to consumers in Texas.

09/03/2026

Thinking about becoming a Texas real estate broker? 🏡

The broker application process can feel like a lot to navigate—from education and experience requirements to calculating experience points, submitting documents and understanding what happens after you apply.

TREC’s new Broker Application Guide breaks down the process step by step, including:

✔️ Education requirements.
✔️ How to calculate and document experience points.
✔️ REALM Portal application instructions.
✔️ Information for out-of-state brokers.
✔️ Resources for military service members, veterans, and military spouses.
✔️ Fingerprinting, background checks, and the licensing exam.
✔️ Answers to frequently asked questions.

If becoming a broker is your next career goal, start here. 👇
bit.ly/TXBrokerLicenseGuide

09/02/2026

Here’s a quick look at our latest REALM Portal webinar! 🎥
This three-minute clip is taken from TREC’s REALM Portal: What Local Boards Need to Know webinar and begins with a walkthrough of creating a REALM Portal account.

Whether you’re a license holder, broker, local REALTOR® association or board staff member, or simply want to learn more about the REALM Portal, the full webinar is available to watch.
👉 Watch the full webinar and previous sessions: https://www.trec.texas.gov/article/new-webinar-series-learn-how-use-realm-portal

📢 TREC August Meeting Highlights📚 Broker Responsibility Course: The Commission approved the text of the updated Broker R...
09/01/2026

📢 TREC August Meeting Highlights

đź“š Broker Responsibility Course: The Commission approved the text of the updated Broker Responsibility Course book. Broker applicants and renewing brokers will be required to complete the course, regardless of whether they plan to sponsor a sales agent.

đź’» REALM Portal: The Commission adopted changes to streamline qualifying education reporting and allow greater automation of course completion records through the REALM Portal.

🏠 Real Estate Inspectors: The Texas Real Estate Inspector Committee is reviewing recommendations from the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office before moving forward with proposed Standards of Practice and report form changes.

đź‘Ą BRAC Membership: The Commission adopted changes to the Broker Responsibility Advisory Committee membership to include additional public member representation.

🔎 Read the full meeting highlights and view the meeting materials and video: https://www.trec.texas.gov/article/trec-august-meeting-highlights

Deadline today! ⏰Interested in helping shape the future of Texas real estate? TREC is accepting applications through tod...
08/14/2026

Deadline today! ⏰

Interested in helping shape the future of Texas real estate? TREC is accepting applications through today, August 14, for positions on three committees:

• Broker Responsibility Advisory Committee: 2 public member seats + 1 broker member seat.

• Education Standards Advisory Committee: 2 instructor/owner seats + 4 real estate license holder seats.

• Texas Real Estate Inspector Committee: 1 public member seat.

Appointments will be made at the November 9 TREC meeting, with service beginning January 1, 2027.

Don’t miss your chance to apply! Learn more and submit your application today: https://www.trec.texas.gov/article/3-advisory-committees-accepting-applications

TREC will meet in a week!Items on the agenda include advisory committee reports, proposed rule amendments, agency update...
08/03/2026

TREC will meet in a week!

Items on the agenda include advisory committee reports, proposed rule amendments, agency updates, budget discussions, and approval of the 2027-2028 Broker Responsibility Course text.

đź“… Monday, August 10
⏰ 9 a.m.
đź“ş Watch the livestream and view the agenda: https://www.trec.texas.gov/article/trec-meeting-monday

The Broker-Lawyer Committee (BLC) continued its review of Texas real estate contract forms during its July meeting.Topic...
07/27/2026

The Broker-Lawyer Committee (BLC) continued its review of Texas real estate contract forms during its July meeting.

Topics discussed included:
đź’§ The new Seller's Disclosure About Groundwater and Surface Rights.
đź“ť Additional option fee language.
🏠 Property access, inspections, and final walkthroughs.

Read a recap of the meeting and learn what's under review before the committee's next meeting in October: https://www.trec.texas.gov/article/blc-continues-review-contract-forms

TREC is accepting applications for three advisory committees:âś… Broker Responsibility Advisory Committee (BRAC)âś… Educatio...
07/13/2026

TREC is accepting applications for three advisory committees:

âś… Broker Responsibility Advisory Committee (BRAC)
âś… Education Standards Advisory Committee (ESAC)
âś… Texas Real Estate Inspector Committee (TREIC)

Committee members provide valuable input on issues affecting real estate brokerage, education, and inspections across Texas.

đź“… Applications are due August 14, 2026.
đź“ŤAppointments will be made at the November 9, 2026, TREC Meeting, with service beginning January 1, 2027.

Learn more about available positions and apply today: https://www.trec.texas.gov/article/3-advisory-committees-accepting-applications

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