The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) adopts amendments to 22 TAC §535.101, Fees, in Chapter 535, General Provisions, without changes to the proposed text as published in the August 30, 2019, issue of the Texas Register (44 TexReg 4641). The rule will not be republished.

The amendments eliminate fees to license holders to implement statutory changes enacted by the 86th Legislature in SB 624 as part of the Sunset Review process and the Sunset Advisory Commission's management directives to limit fund growth and provide straightforward fee setting.

The amendments also add provisions to address the process for follow-up payment after a dishonored payment, which is currently addressed in a rule adopted for repeal, and the ability of the Commission to place a license on inactive status if payment is not received.

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.