TITLE 22. EXAMINING BOARDS

PART 23. TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION

CHAPTER 533. PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE

SUBCHAPTER B. GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE

The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) adopts new rule 22 TAC §533.11, Temporary Suspensions, in Chapter 533, Practice and Procedure, without changes, as published in the November 21, 2025, issue of the Texas Register (50 TexReg 7501), and will not be republished.

Sections 1101.662 and 1102.408 of the Texas Occupations Code require the Commission to temporarily suspend a license when a license holder's continued practice would constitute a continuing threat to the public welfare. The new rule clarifies the process as to when and how a temporary suspension is utilized.

The new rule was recommended by the Commission's Executive Committee.

Two comments were received. One comment was generally in support of the proposed rule. The other comment expressed concerns about whether the rule language accurately captured the relevant statutory authority. The Executive Committee reviewed with General Counsel and did not share those concerns.

The new rule is adopted under Texas Occupations Code, §1101.151, which authorizes the Texas Real Estate Commission to adopt and enforce rules necessary to administer Chapters 1101 and 1102; and to establish standards of conduct and ethics for its license holders to fulfill the purposes of Chapters 1101 and 1102 and ensure compliance with Chapters 1101 and 1102. The new rule is also adopted under Texas Occupations Code, §§1101.662 and 1102.408 which require the Commission to temporarily suspend a license when a license holder's continued practice would constitute a continuing threat to the public welfare.

The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 12, 2026.

TRD-202600650

Abby Lee

General Counsel

Texas Real Estate Commission

Effective date: March 4, 2026

Proposal publication date: November 21, 2025

For further information, please call: (512) 936-3057

CHAPTER 535. GENERAL PROVISIONS

SUBCHAPTER R. REAL ESTATE INSPECTORS

22 TAC §535.214

The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) adopts amendments to 22 TAC §535.214, Education and Experience Requirements for a License, in Chapter 535, General Provisions, without changes, as published in the November 21, 2025, issue of the Texas Register (50 TexReg 7503), and will not be republished.

The changes clarify that qualifying education must be completed prior to beginning the Texas Practicum. This rule helps ensure that applicants have foundational knowledge that can be applied to the Practicum's required inspections.

The changes were recommended by the Texas Real Estate Inspector Committee.

No comments were received on the proposed amendments.

The amendments are adopted under Texas Occupations Code, §1101.151, which authorizes the Texas Real Estate Commission to adopt and enforce rules necessary to administer Chapters 1101 and 1102; and to establish standards of conduct and ethics for its license holders to fulfill the purposes of Chapters 1101 and 1102 and ensure compliance with Chapters 1101 and 1102. The amendments are also adopted under Texas Occupations Code, §1102.111, which authorizes the Commission to provide by rule for the substitution of relevant experience and additional education in obtaining a license.