The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) adopts an amendment to §535.75 concerning Education Curriculum Standards Committee with changes to the proposed text as published in the September 7, 2012, issue of the Texas Register (37 TexReg 7043). The section will be republished.

The difference between the rule as proposed and as adopted is that the name of the committee was changed to Education Standards Advisory Committee.

The revision to the rule as adopted does not change the nature or scope so much that it could be deemed a different rule. The rule as adopted does not affect individuals other than those contemplated by the rule as proposed. The rule as adopted does not impose more onerous requirements than the proposed rule.

The amendment changes the makeup of the committee to be composed of seven brokers, four education related members, and one public member.

The reasoned justification for the rule will be a well-rounded committee composed of members familiar with the Act and Rules of the Commission.

No comments were received on the rule as proposed.

The amendment is 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 licensees to fulfill the purposes of Chapters 1101 and 1102 and ensure compliance with Chapters 1101 and 1102.

The statutes affected by this adoption are Texas Occupations Code, Chapters 1101 and 1102. No other statute, code or article is affected by the amendment.