This document outlines the basic provisions for real estate brokers and sales agents in Texas as defined in the Texas Real Estate License Act (TRELA). It describes the subchapters that cover definitions; licensing requirements; the Texas Real Estate Commission's organizational structure, powers, and complaint procedures; continuing education; license renewal; broker and sales agent practices; prohibited practices; and enforcement provisions.

2. TRELA – Basic Provisions

3. Real Estate Brokers and Sales Agents (OCC §1101)
 Subchapter A - The Real Estate License Act
› Definitions
› Real Estate Brokerage
› When is a License Required?
› When is a License Not Required?
› The Sunset Act
 Subchapters B-E – The Commission
› Subchapter B - Texas Real Estate Commission
› Subchapter C - Organizational Structure of TREC
› Subchapter D - Commission’s Powers and Duties
› Subchapter E – Complaint Procedures

4. Real Estate Brokers and Sales Agents (OCC §1101)
 Subchapter F - Texas Real Estate Broker-Lawyer Committee
 Subchapter G - TREC Approved Schools and Courses of Study
› Proprietary School Approval
› CE Provider Approval
› Instructor Approval
› Course Approval
 Subchapter H – License Requirements
› Types of Licenses
› Steps in Getting a Texas Real Estate License
 Subchapter I - Real Estate License Examination
› Registering for the Examination
› Description of the Examinations
› Content Outline of the Examination
› Reporting the Scores

5. Real Estate Brokers and Sales Agents (OCC §1101)
 Subchapter J - Renewing a Real Estate License
› SAE Requirement
› Sales Agent Continuing Education
› Broker Continuing Education
 Subchapter K – Certificate Requirements for Right-of-Way
Agents
 Subchapter L – Practice by a License Holder
› Broker Must Maintain an Office
› Display Residential Rental Locator License
› Custody of Sales Agent Licenses
› Notice To Buyer Regarding Abstract Or Title Policy.
› Disclosures Relating To Certain Occupants
› Representation Disclosure
› Broker Acting As Intermediary

6. Real Estate Brokers and Sales Agents (OCC §1101)
 Subchapter M - Real Estate Recovery Trust Account
› Real Estate Recovery Trust Account Notice
› Claim for Payment
› Payment Amounts
› Suspend or Revoke a License
 Subchapter N – Prohibited Practices and Disciplinary
Proceedings
› Subchapter N - Violations
› Subchapter N - Enforcing The Real Estate License Act
 Subchapter O - Administrative Penalties
 Subchapter P - Other Penalties and Enforcement Provisions
 Subchapter Q - General Provisions Relating To Liability Issues