The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) adopts amendments to §535.400, concerning registration of easement or right-of-way agents, and §535.403, concerning renewal of registration, without changes to the proposed text as published in the September 1, 2000, issue of the Texas Register (25 TexReg 8595). .

The amendment to §535.400 adopts by reference revised application forms used by individuals and businesses to file for registration. The forms were 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 will permit applicants to register on-line once TREC has developed a capacity for such applications. If a person files electronically, the person will 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 updates the section to permit registrants to renew their registrations on-line once TREC has developed the capacity for them to do so. The registrant will 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 adopts by reference a revised renewal application form, which has been changed to obtain a permanent mailing address, rather than a residential address, for each registrant.

Adoption of the amendments was necessary to bring the registration process into conformity with the other TREC licensing programs and to facilitate the on line registration of easement or right-of-way agents.

No comments were received regarding the proposal.

The amendments are adopted 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.