The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) regulates real estate brokers and sales agents, real estate inspectors, easement or right-of-way agents, and certain related license types. This notice highlights key consumer protections and resources.
Verify a license
You can check the status of a license holder and read disciplinary history (where applicable) using TREC's online tools at www.trec.texas.gov.
Complaints
If you believe a license holder may have violated the Real Estate License Act or TREC rules, you may file a complaint with TREC. Complaint forms and instructions are available on the TREC website under consumer resources.
Recovery funds
TREC administers recovery programs that may, in limited circumstances, help satisfy certain civil court judgments against licensees when statutory requirements are met. Details and eligibility are described on the TREC website.
Real estate inspectors
Real estate inspectors are subject to TREC regulation. Inspectors are generally required to maintain errors and omissions coverage, and contracts may include limitations of liability subject to applicable law. Review your inspection agreement and ask questions before you sign.
Texas Real Estate Commission
This page summarizes consumer information commonly included on TREC's Consumer Protection Notice. It is not legal advice. For the official current form PDF, see TREC — Consumer Protection Notice.