The Texas Real Estate Commission’s Broker-Lawyer Committee (BLC) met on January 8–9, 2026, to review and recommend updates to the agency’s contract forms.
The Education Standards Advisory Committee (ESAC) of the Texas Real Estate Commission convened on January 12, 2026, to introduce new members and discuss future projects related to real estate education…
The Texas Real Estate Commission has announced that the updated Information About Brokerage Services (IABS 1-2) form is now required for use as of January 1, 2026.
Recent changes to The Real Estate License Act (TRELA) in Texas will require written agreements for buyer representation starting January 1, 2026.
Cassie Brown, the Texas Insurance Commissioner, will retire from her position on February 2, 2026.
The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) and the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) have launched the REALM Portal, a new online system for managing real estate and appraiser…
Individuals seeking to manage their real estate or appraiser licenses in Texas are now required to create an account on the Real Estate and Appraiser License Management Portal (REALM Portal).
Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) Deputy Commissioner Jamie Walker has received the Robert Dineen Award from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC).
The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) has introduced a Quick Check Eligibility Tool to help potential homebuyers assess their qualification for mortgage loans.
The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) is preparing to launch its new Real Estate and Appraiser License Management Portal, known as the REALM Portal.
The Texas Real Estate Commission and the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board have announced that their offices will be closed for Thanksgiving.
The Texas Real Estate Commission and the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board will have their online services temporarily unavailable on Saturday, November 15, 2025.
Of the 295 H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry located across Houston Business Daily publication area 279 were approved in 2024, as…
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The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) convened on November 3, 2025, to address several organizational changes and regulatory updates.
Developers across Texas are converting historic buildings into affordable housing, with support from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA).
The Texas Real Estate Commission will hold a meeting on Monday, November 3, at 10 a.m. Central Time in Austin.
The Texas Real Estate Commission is scheduled to meet on Monday, November 3 at 10 a.m. Central Time in Austin.
The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) is advising consumers to carefully review alternative health plans before making a purchase.
The Texas Real Estate Inspector Committee (TREIC) held its meeting on October 13 at the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) headquarters in Austin.
The Education Standards Advisory Committee (ESAC) convened on October 6, 2025, to address several changes in real estate education and licensing processes in Texas.
The Broker-Lawyer Committee (BLC) convened on October 10 to welcome new members, review public feedback on recent proposals, and determine the status of several form updates.
The Broker Responsibility Advisory Committee (BRAC) met on October 15 to review public comments and discuss issues related to transaction coordinators and the completion of the Information About Brokerage Services…
The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) has announced that its website and all online services will be unavailable on Saturday, October 25, 2025.
A scheduled power outage will take place at the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) headquarters on Saturday, October 18.
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