Real Estate

The Texas Real Estate Commission’s Broker-Lawyer Committee (BLC) convened on January 8–9, 2026, to continue its review of TREC contract forms.

Starting January 1, 2026, changes to The Real Estate License Act (TRELA) in Texas will require written agreements for buyer representation.

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.

Cassie Brown, the Texas Insurance Commissioner, will retire on February 2, 2026, after more than four years leading the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI).

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…

The Texas Real Estate Commission has announced the process for setting up accounts on its new Real Estate and Appraiser License Management Portal (REALM Portal).

Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) Deputy Commissioner Jamie Walker has received the Robert Dineen Award, which is considered the highest honor for a state regulator from the National Association of…

Potential homebuyers in Texas now have access to a new online tool designed to simplify the process of determining eligibility for mortgage loans and down payment assistance.

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 experience a temporary disruption in their online services due to a scheduled power outage at the…

The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) convened on November 3, 2025, to introduce a new commissioner, announce committee appointments, and discuss progress toward the launch of its new digital platform.

Developers across Texas are transforming historic buildings into affordable housing for low-income families, seniors, and formerly homeless individuals.

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 be cautious when considering alternative health plans.

The Texas Real Estate Inspector Committee (TREIC) convened on October 13 at the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) headquarters in Austin to discuss updates from subcommittees, changes to standards of…

The Broker-Lawyer Committee (BLC) convened on October 10 to welcome new members, review public feedback on recent proposals, and decide on the status of several form updates.

The Education Standards Advisory Committee (ESAC) convened on October 6, 2025, to address several key developments in real estate licensing and education in Texas.

The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) has announced that its website and all online services will be unavailable on Saturday, October 25, 2025.

The Broker Responsibility Advisory Committee (BRAC) convened on October 15 to consider public feedback and address concerns related to transaction coordinators and the completion of the Information About Brokerage Services…

A scheduled power outage will take place at the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) headquarters on Saturday, October 18.

At its meeting on September 4, the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) Governing Board approved 88 awards for the 2025 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funding cycle.

As National Energy Awareness Month begins in October, the Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) is encouraging households to review common beliefs about energy use and consider strategies for…