The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) adopts amendments to 22 TAC §535.91, Renewal of a Real Estate License, in Chapter 535, General Provisions without changes as published in the May 19, 2017, issue of the Texas Register (42 TexReg 2661).

The amendments to §535.91 establish a deadline for submission of an application and supporting documentation to be considered a timely filing. This will allow time for review by staff and the opportunity for curing any deficiencies by the entity prior to the license expiration date. It also clarifies the authorized positions by type of entity and sets out the statutory requirement that the entity be authorized to transact business in Texas in the list of what is required for renewal of an entity license for greater clarity for the license holder.

The reasoned justification for the amendments is greater clarity in the rule and to allow adequate time to receive and review documentation required to accompany an entity renewal so that the entity will not be in danger of going inactive.

No comments were received on the amendments as published.

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 statutes affected by this amendment are Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1101. No other statute, code or article is affected by the amendments.