The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) adopts amendments to 22 TAC §531.18, Consumer Information, in Chapter 531, Canons of Professional Ethics and Conduct, without changes, as published in the November 26, 2021, issue of the Texas Register (46 TexReg 7955). The rule will not be republished.

The amendment to §531.18 and the form adopted by reference implement statutory changes enacted by the 87th Legislature in HB 1560, which moved the regulation of residential service companies, also known as home warranty companies, from TREC to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) effective September 1, 2021. The amendment to the Consumer Protection Notice removes a reference to home warranty companies being regulated by TREC.

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; and to establish standards of conduct and ethics for its license holders to fulfill the purposes of Chapters 1101 and 1102 and ensure compliance with Chapters 1101 and 1102.