Principles of Real EstateQuestion 1 of 120
Which state agency licenses and regulates real estate sales agents and brokers in Texas?
a.The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC)
b.The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
c.The Texas Association of Realtors (TAR)
d.The Texas Real Estate Research Center
Explanation
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.
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