The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) proposes amendments to §535.400, concerning registration of easement or right-of-way agents, and §535.403, concerning renewal of registration. The amendments are proposed in connection with TREC's on-going review of its rules and are generally intended to bring the sections into conformity with recent changes to other TREC sections. The amendments also would adopt by reference revised application and renewal forms used by registrants. .

The amendment to §535.400 adopts by reference revised application forms used by individuals and businesses to file for registration. The forms have been modified to obtain a permanent mailing address for the applicant, in addition to e-mail and telephone numbers to facilitate contacts by TREC staff. The amendment also would permit applicants to register on-line once TREC has developed a capacity for such applications. If a person files electronically, the person would be required to complete the application process by submitting a printed copy of the application signed by the applicant and including a photograph of the applicant.

The amendment to §535.403 would permit registrants to renew their registrations on-line once TREC has developed the capacity for them to do so. The registrant would access the TREC Internet web site, enter the required information and pay the appropriate fee in accordance with the instructions provided at the site. The amendment also would adopt by reference a revised renewal application form, which would be changed to obtain a permanent mailing address, rather than a residential address, for each registrant.

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 sections. There is no anticipated impact on small businesses, micro businesses or local or state employment as a result of implementing the sections.

Mr. Moseley also has determined that for each year of the first five years the sections as proposed are in effect the public benefit anticipated as a result of enforcing the sections will be consistent application and renewal processes for the agency's licensees and registrants. There is no anticipated economic cost to persons who are required to comply with the proposed sections.

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 amendments 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.