Texas Legal Update I

Overview

In this mandatory four-hour course, licensees will learn about Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) rules, recent rule changes, and legislative updates. Students will also review updated contract forms and addenda. Finally, students will review state and federal fair housing laws, learning best practices to implement in sales, advertising, and property management. These topics will help students stay current on legislative changes and practices.

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Objectives

  • Summarize the TREC rulemaking process and identify recent TREC rule changes
  • Identify the purpose and practice of the Broker-Lawyer Committee
  • Recite recent changes to TREC contract forms
  • Distinguish between mandatory and voluntary use of TREC contract forms
  • Explain the purpose and scope of federal, state, and local fair housing laws
  • Identify the protected classes in the Fair Housing Act, TREC Canons of Professional Ethics and Conduct, TREC Rule Section 531.19, and NAR Code of Ethics

Designed For:

Texas real estate professionals who need to fulfill the 4 hour Legal Update I CE requirement




Course Information

Adding additional credit may change exam requirements.