THE TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION (TREC) REGULATES
REAL ESTATE BROKERS AND SALES AGENTS, REAL ESTATE INSPECTORS, HOME WARRANTY COMPANIES, EASEMENT AND RIGHT-OF-WAY AGENTS, AND TIMESHARE INTEREST PROVIDERS.
Information and License Status
You can find more information and check the status of a license holder at www.trec.texas.gov.
Complaints Against License Holders
You can send a complaint against a license holder to TREC. A complaint form is available on the TREC website.
TREC Recovery Funds
TREC administers two recovery funds which may be used to satisfy a civil court judgment against a broker, sales agent, real estate inspector, or easement or right-of-way agent, if certain requirements are met.
Real Estate Inspector Insurance
Real estate inspectors are required to maintain errors and omissions insurance to cover losses arising from the performance of a real estate inspection in a negligent or incompetent manner.
Please note: Inspectors may limit liability through provisions in the contract or inspection agreement between the inspector and their clients. Please be sure to read any contract or agreement carefully. If you do not understand any terms or provisions, consult an attorney.
Texas Real Estate Commission
P.O. Box 12188
Austin, Texas 78711-2188
(512) 936-3000
