Which state agency licenses and regulates real estate sales agents and brokers in Texas?
- AThe Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC)Correct
- BThe Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
- CThe Texas Association of Realtors (TAR)
- DThe Texas Real Estate Research Center
Why: TREC is the state agency created to administer the Real Estate License Act and regulate license holders. Private trade groups such as the Texas Association of Realtors set membership rules but do not issue licenses. Specifics of TREC rules can change over time.



