This document discusses Texas contract law and real estate contracts. It covers the importance of contracts in protecting clients and agents. It also outlines the key sections of the Texas Real Estate Commission that govern prohibited practices and disciplinary proceedings. Finally, it discusses promulgated contract forms from the Texas Real Estate Broker-Lawyer Committee, how to properly fill them out, and exceptions to their use. It also provides an overview of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act.

1. Unit 1: Texas Contract
Law

2. UNIT 1: TEXAS CONTRACT LAW
Importance of Contracts
 Protect Your Client
 Protect Yourself
The Real Estate License Act
 Subchapter B – Texas Real Estate Commission
 Subchapter N - Prohibited Practices and Disciplinary
Proceedings
 Contract Violations
 Unauthorized Practice of Law

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Using Promulgated Contract Forms
 Texas Real Estate Broker-Lawyer Committee
 TREC Promulgated Forms
 Promulgated Contracts
 Promulgated Addenda
 Promulgated Resale Certificates
 Promulgated Notice
 Optional/Voluntary Use Forms
 Completion Instructions
 How You Should Fill Out Promulgated Contracts
 Exceptions to Using Promulgated Forms

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Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act
 Exemptions from Liability of the DTPA
 Exempt Transactions
 Exempt Professional Services
 Exceptions to the Professional Service Exemption
 Specific Violations