The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) proposes the repeal of §§535.148, 535.150-535.152, 535.155, 535.157, 535.158, concerning various grounds for disciplinary action against real estate brokers and salespersons. The repeals are proposed as part of TREC's on-going review of its rules. The affected sections merely restate various provisions of Texas Civil Statutes, Article 6573a, and are unnecessary. Repeal of the sections would reduce the number of TREC rules and place appropriate emphasis on the law governing the conduct of real estate licensees.

Mark A. Moseley, general counsel, has determined that for the first five-year period the sections are in effect there will be no fiscal implications for the state or for units of local government as a result of enforcing or administering the repeals. There is no anticipated impact on small businesses, micro businesses or local or state employment as a result of implementing the repeals.

Mr. Moseley also has determined that for each year of the first five years the repeals as proposed are in effect the public benefit anticipated as a result of enforcing the repeals will be the elimination of unnecessary rules. There is no anticipated economic cost to persons who are required to comply with the proposed repeals.

Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Mark A. Moseley, General Counsel, Texas Real Estate Commission, P.O. Box 12188, Austin, Texas 78711-2188.

The repeals are proposed under Texas Civil Statutes, Article 6573a, §5(h), which authorize the Texas Real Estate Commission to make and enforce all rules and regulations necessary for the performance of its duties.

The statute which is affected by this proposal is Texas Civil Statutes, Article 6573a.