This document outlines the laws and regulations governing real estate licensing in Texas. It discusses the structure of the Texas Real Estate Commission, the different types of real estate licenses, requirements and processes for obtaining licenses, continuing education requirements, violations, enforcement procedures, and other entities licensed by the Commission. Key points covered include license terminology, when a license is required, commission membership and duties, license application steps, examination requirements, mandatory education, complaint and disciplinary processes, and recovery trust accounts.

2. The Real Estate License Act
 Real Estate Licenses
› Terminology
› When is a License Required?
› When is a License Not Required?
 The Sunset Act

3. Texas Real Estate Commission, part I
 Commission Membership
› Recovery Funds
› Administrative Support to TALCB
 Organizational Structure of TREC
› Administration & Management Services Division
› Education & Licensing Services Division
› TREC Standards & Enforcement Services Division
› Reception & Communication Services Division
› Staff & Support Services Division
› Information & Technology Services Division
› TALCB Standards & Enforcement Services Division

4. Texas Real Estate Commission, part II
 Commission’s Powers and Duties
› Create and Enforce Regulations
› Charge and Collect Fees
› Fund the Real Estate Research Center
› Promulgate Contract Forms
› Advisory Committees

5. Types of Licenses
 Initial Inactive Salesperson License
 Salesperson License
 Broker License
› Business Entity Broker License
 Probationary License
 Inactive License Status
› Inactive Salesperson Status
› Inactive Broker Status

6.  General Requirements—
Texas Real Estate License
› Background Check
› Submit the Application
 Applying to Become a Real
Estate Salesperson
› Apply for the Inactive
Salesperson License
› Submit Required Fingerprints
for Background Check
› Take and Pass the Real Estate
Examination
› Obtain Broker Sponsorship
 Applying for a Texas Real
Estate Broker License
› Satisfy Experience
Requirements
› Complete Education
Requirements
› Apply for the Broker License
› Take and Pass the Real Estate
Examination
 Out-of-State Applicants
 Online Licensing
Transactions
Steps in Getting a Texas Real Estate Licenses

7. Real Estate License Examination
 Registering for the Examination
 Description of the Examinations
› Salesperson Examination
› Broker Examination
 Content Outline of the Examination
› National Portion
› State Portion
 Reporting the Scores

8. Renewing a Real Estate License
 SAE Requirement
 Salesperson Mandatory Continuing Education
 Broker Mandatory Continuing Education
TREC Approved Schools and Courses of Study
 Proprietary School Approval
 MCE Provider Approval
 Instructor Approval
 Course Approval

9. Violations of Subchapter N of The Real Estate License
Act
 Subchapter N
› 1101.651 - Prohibited Practices Commissions
› 1101.652 (a) - Grounds for Suspension or Revocation of License
› 1101.652 (b) - Grounds for Suspension or Revocation of License While
Acting as a Broker or Salesperson
› 1101.653 - Grounds for Suspension or Revocation of a Certificate of
Registration
› 1101.654 - Unauthorized Practice of Law

10. Enforcing The Real Estate License Act
 Complaints
› Informal Hearing
› Temporary Suspension
› Investigation
› Notice of Alleged Violation
› Formal Hearings
 Types of Discipline
› Advisory Letter
› Formal Reprimand
› Suspension, Revocation, and Surrender
› Probated Suspension

11. Administrative Penalties
Real Estate Recovery Trust Account
 Real Estate Recovery Trust Account Notice
 Claim for Payment
 Payment Amounts
 Suspend or Revoke a License
Other Penalties and Enforcement Provisions
Other Entities Licensed or Certified by TREC
 Real Estate Inspectors
 Right-of-Way Agent
 Residential Service Company
 Timeshare Developments