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Title 22 - Part 23 - TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION

Chapter 531 - CANONS OF PROFESSIONAL ETHICS AND CONDUCT

531.1 - Definitions
531.2 - Fidelity
531.3 - Integrity
531.4 - Competency
531.18 - Consumer Information
531.19 - Discriminatory Practices
531.20 - Information About Brokerage Services

Chapter 533 - PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE

Subchapter A - DEFINITIONS

533.1 - Definitions

Subchapter B - GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE

533.2 - Purpose and Scope
533.3 - Filing and Notice
533.4 - Failure to Answer, Failure to Attend Hearing and Default
533.5 - Transcript Cost; Interpreters and Translators
533.6 - Filing of Exceptions and Replies
533.7 - Final Decisions and Orders
533.8 - Motions for Rehearing
533.9 - Computation of Time
533.10 - Hearing: Subpoenas and Fees

Subchapter C - ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

533.20 - ADR Policy
533.21 - Negotiated Settlement
533.25 - Informal Proceedings
533.30 - Staff Mediation
533.32 - Appointment of Mediator
533.33 - Outside Mediation
533.35 - Stipulations
533.36 - Agreements
533.37 - Confidentiality

Subchapter D - NEGOTIATED RULEMAKING

533.40 - Negotiated Rulemaking

Subchapter E - PETITION FOR ADOPTION OF RULES

533.50 - Petition for Adoption of Rules

Chapter 534 - GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

534.1 - Definitions
534.2 - Charges for Copies of Public Information
534.3 - Employee Training and Education
534.4 - Historically Underutilized Businesses Program
534.5 - Bid Opening and Tabulation
534.6 - Negotiation and Mediation of Certain Contract Disputes
534.7 - Vendor Protest Procedures
534.8 - Employee Sick and Family Leave Pools

Chapter 535 - GENERAL PROVISIONS

Subchapter A - DEFINITIONS

535.1 - Definitions

Subchapter B - GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF LICENSURE

535.2 - Broker Responsibility
535.3 - Compensation to or Paid by a Salesperson
535.4 - License Required
535.5 - License Not Required
535.6 - Equitable Interests in Real Property
535.16 - Listings; Net Listings
535.17 - Broker Price Opinion, Comparative Market Analysis, or Sales Price Estimate
535.20 - Referrals from Unlicensed Persons
535.21 - Mailing Address and Other Contact Information

Subchapter C - EXEMPTIONS TO REQUIREMENTS OF LICENSURE

535.31 - Attorneys at Law
535.32 - Attorneys in Fact
535.33 - Public Officials
535.34 - Sales Agents Employed by an Owner of Land and Structures Erected by the Owner
535.35 - Registration of Certain Business Entities

Subchapter D - THE COMMISSION

535.41 - Procedures
535.42 - Jurisdiction and Authority
535.43 - Education Standards Advisory Committee
535.44 - Commission Seal
535.45 - Certain Uses of Seal, Logo, or Name Prohibited
535.46 - Broker Responsibility Advisory Committee

Subchapter E - REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE

535.50 - Definitions
535.51 - General Requirements for a Real Estate License
535.52 - Fitness Requirements for Individual Applicant
535.53 - Business Entity; Designated Broker
535.54 - Hearing on License Denial: Probationary Licenses
535.55 - Education and Sponsorship Requirements for a Sales Agent License
535.56 - Education and Experience Requirements for a Broker License
535.57 - Examinations
535.58 - License for Military Service Members, Veterans, or Military Spouses

Subchapter F - REQUIREMENTS FOR EDUCATION PROVIDERS, COURSES AND INSTRUCTORS FOR QUALIFYING EDUCATION

535.60 - Definitions
535.61 - Approval of Providers of Qualifying Courses
535.62 - Approval of Qualifying Courses
535.63 - Qualifications for Instructors of Qualifying Courses
535.64 - Content Requirements for Qualifying Real Estate Courses
535.65 - Responsibilities and Operations of Providers of Qualifying Courses
535.66 - Credit for Courses Offered by Accredited Colleges or Universities
535.67 - Qualifying Education: Compliance and Enforcement
535.68 - Content Requirements for Easement or Right-of-Way Qualifying Course

Subchapter G - REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION PROVIDERS, COURSES AND INSTRUCTORS

535.70 - Definitions
535.71 - Approval of CE Providers
535.72 - Approval of Non-elective Continuing Education Courses
535.73 - Approval of Elective Continuing Education Courses
535.74 - Qualifications for Continuing Education Instructors
535.75 - Responsibilities and Operations of Continuing Education Providers
535.77 - CE Providers: Compliance and Enforcement

Subchapter H - RECOVERY FUND

535.82 - Proration of Payments from the Real Estate Recovery Trust Account
535.83 - Association of Designated Broker on Claim

Subchapter I - LICENSE RENEWAL

535.91 - Renewal of a Real Estate License
535.92 - Continuing Education Requirements

Subchapter J - FEES

535.101 - Fees

Subchapter L - INACTIVE LICENSE STATUS

535.120 - Prohibited Activity While on Inactive License Status
535.121 - Inactive Sales Agent License
535.122 - Reactivation of Sales Agent License
535.123 - Inactive Broker Status
535.124 - Death of a Designated Broker

Subchapter M - NONRESIDENTS

535.131 - Unlawful Conduct; Splitting Fees
535.132 - Eligibility for Licensure
535.133 - Consent To Be Sued; Exception to Requirements

Subchapter N - SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF LICENSURE

535.141 - Initiation of Investigation; Order Requirements
535.142 - Consumer Complaint Processing
535.143 - Fraudulent Procurement of License
535.144 - When Acquiring or Disposing of Own Property or Property of Spouse, Parent or Child
535.145 - False Promise
535.146 - Maintaining Trust Money
535.147 - Splitting Fee with Unlicensed Person
535.148 - Receiving an Undisclosed Commission or Rebate
535.149 - Lottery or Deceptive Trade Practice
535.153 - Violating an Exclusive Agency
535.154 - Registration and Use of Alternate, Team and Assumed Business Names Used in Advertisements
535.155 - Advertisements
535.156 - Dishonesty; Bad Faith; Untrustworthiness
535.157 - Obligation to Respond Timely

Subchapter P - ENFORCEMENT ACTION FOR UNLICENSED ACTIVITY

535.181 - Investigation and Actions

Subchapter Q - ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES

535.191 - Schedule of Administrative Penalties

Subchapter R - REAL ESTATE INSPECTORS

535.201 - Definitions
535.206 - The Texas Real Estate Inspector Committee
535.208 - Application for a License
535.209 - Examinations
535.210 - Fees
535.211 - Professional Liability Insurance, or Any Other Insurance that Provides Coverage for Violations of Subchapter G of Chapter 1102
535.213 - Qualifying Real Estate Inspector Instructors and Courses
535.214 - Education and Experience Requirements for a License
535.215 - Inactive Inspector Status
535.216 - Renewal of License
535.217 - Mailing Address and Other Contact Information
535.218 - Continuing Education Required for Renewal
535.219 - Schedule of Administrative Penalties
535.220 - Professional Conduct and Ethics
535.221 - Advertisements
535.222 - Inspection Reports
535.223 - Standard Inspection Report Form
535.224 - Practice and Procedure
535.226 - Sponsorship of Apprentice Inspectors and Real Estate Inspectors
535.227 - Standards of Practice: General Provisions
535.228 - Standards of Practice: Minimum Inspection Requirements for Structural Systems
535.229 - Standards of Practice: Minimum Inspection Requirements for Electrical Systems
535.230 - Standards of Practice: Minimum Inspection Requirements for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Systems
535.231 - Standards of Practice: Minimum Inspection Requirements for Plumbing Systems
535.232 - Standards of Practice: Minimum Inspection Requirements for Appliances
535.233 - Standards of Practice: Minimum Inspection Requirements for Optional Systems
535.240 - Proration of Payments from the Real Estate Inspection Recovery Fund

Subchapter S - RESIDENTIAL RENTAL LOCATORS

535.300 - Advertising by Residential Rental Locators

Subchapter T - EASEMENT OR RIGHT-OF-WAY AGENTS

535.400 - Registration of Easement or Right-of-Way Agents
535.401 - Required Notices
535.402 - Complaints, Disciplinary Action and Appeals
535.403 - Renewal of Registration
535.404 - Fees
535.405 - Employee of Owner or Purchaser
535.406 - Continuing Education Requirements

Chapter 537 - PROFESSIONAL AGREEMENTS AND STANDARD CONTRACTS

537.1 - Definitions
537.11 - Use of Standard Contract Forms; Unauthorized Practice of Law
537.20 - Standard Contract Form TREC No. 9-17, Unimproved Property Contract
537.21 - Standard Contract Form TREC No. 10-6, Addendum for Sale of Other Property by Buyer
537.22 - Standard Contract Form TREC No. 11-8, Addendum for "Back-Up" Contract
537.23 - Standard Contract Form TREC No. 12-3, Addendum for Release of Liability on Assumed Loan and/or Restoration of Seller's VA Entitlement
537.26 - Standard Contract Form TREC No. 15-6, Seller's Temporary Residential Lease
537.27 - Standard Contract Form TREC No. 16-6, Buyer's Temporary Residential Lease
537.28 - Standard Contract Form TREC No. 20-18, One to Four Family Residential Contract (Resale)
537.30 - Standard Contract Form TREC No. 23-19, New Home Contract (Incomplete Construction)
537.31 - Standard Contract Form TREC No. 24-19, New Home Contract (Completed Construction)
537.32 - Standard Contract Form TREC No. 25-16, Farm and Ranch Contract
537.33 - Standard Contract Form TREC No. 26-8, Seller Financing Addendum
537.35 - Standard Contract Form TREC No. 28-2, Environmental Assessment, Threatened of Endangered Species, and Wetlands Addendum
537.37 - Standard Contract Form TREC No. 30-17, Residential Condominium Contract (Resale)
537.39 - Standard Contract Form TREC No. 32-5, Condominium Resale Certificate
537.40 - Standard Contract Form TREC No. 33-2, Addendum for Coastal Area Property
537.41 - Standard Contract Form TREC No. 34-4, Addendum for Property Located Seaward of the Gulf Intercoastal Waterway
537.43 - Standard Contract Form TREC No. 36-10, Addendum for Property Subject to Mandatory Membership in a Property Owners Association
537.44 - Standard Contract Form TREC No. 37-5, Subdivision Information, Including Resale Certificate for Property Subject to Mandatory Membership in a Property Owners' Association
537.45 - Standard Contract Form TREC No. 38-8, Notice of Buyer's Termination of Contract
537.46 - Standard Contract Form TREC No. 39-10, Amendment to Contract
537.47 - Standard Contract Form TREC No. 40-11, Third Party Financing Addendum
537.48 - Standard Contract Form TREC No. 41-3, Loan Assumption Addendum
537.51 - Standard Contract Form TREC No. 44-3, Addendum for Reservation of Oil, Gas, and Other Minerals
537.52 - Standard Contract Form TREC No. 45-2, Short Sale Addendum
537.54 - Standard Contract Form TREC No. 47-0, Addendum for Property in a Propane Gas System Service Area
537.55 - Standard Contract Form TREC No. 48-1, Addendum for Authorizing Hydrostatic Testing
537.56 - Standard Contract Form TREC No. 49-1, Addendum Concerning Right to Terminate Due to Lender's Appraisal
537.57 - Standard Contract Form TREC No. 50-0, Seller's Notice of Termination of Contract
537.58 - Standard Contract Form TREC No. 51-1, Addendum Regarding Residential Leases
537.59 - Standard Contract Form TREC No. 52-1, Addendum Regarding Fixture Leases
537.60 - Standard Contract Form TREC No. 53-0, Addendum containing Notice of Obligation to Pay Improvement District Assessment
537.61 - Standard Contract Form TREC No. 54-0, Landlord's Floodplain and Flood Notice
537.62 - Standard Contract Form TREC No. 55-0, Seller's Disclosure Notice
537.63 - Standard Contract Form TREC No. OP-L, Addendum for Seller's Disclosure of Information on Lead-Based Paint and Lead-Based Paint Hazards as Required by Federal Law
537.64 - Standard Contract Form TREC No. OP-M, Non-Realty Items Addendum
537.65 - Standard Contract Form TREC No. 57-0, Notice to Prospective Buyer
537.66 - Standard Contract Form TREC No. 59-0, Notice to Purchaser of Special Taxing or Assessment District
537.67 - Standard Contract Form TREC No. 60-0, Addendum for Section 1031 Exchange

Chapter 541 - RULES RELATING TO THE PROVISIONS OF TEXAS OCCUPATIONS CODE, CHAPTER 53

541.1 - Criminal Offense Guidelines
541.2 - Criminal History Evaluation Letters/Determination of Fitness

Chapter 543 - RULES RELATING TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE TEXAS TIMESHARE ACT

543.1 - Definitions
543.2 - Registration
543.3 - Amendments
543.4 - Fees
543.5 - Forms
543.6 - Violations
543.7 - Complaints and Disciplinary Proceedings
543.8 - Contract Requirements
543.9 - Disclosure Requirement
543.10 - Exemptions
543.11 - Escrow Requirements
543.12 - Maintenance of Registration
543.13 - Renewal of Registration
543.14 - Assumed Names