The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) adopts an amendment to §535.72, concerning presentation of mandatory continuing education (MCE) courses, advertising and records, without changes to the proposed text as published in the November 2, 2001, issue of the Texas Register (26 TexReg 8705).

The amendment permits education providers to file a course completion document electronically with TREC if the filing contains the content of the current TREC form, MCE Form 9-4. The providers will be responsible for ensuring that the person reported as receiving course credit is the person who completed the course and that the reporting process does not compromise the security of TREC's records. Adoption of the amendment is necessary to enable providers to report course completion more quickly and thus eliminate possible delays in renewing or obtaining a student's license when continuing education is required.

No comments were received regarding the proposal.

The amendment is 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.