Texas Insurance Commissioner Amanda Crawford will visit Nacogdoches on April 10 for a public forum about home and auto insurance. Residents can attend or submit feedback online. Governor Greg Abbott recently appointed Crawford as commissioner.
Two new affordable housing projects are making a difference for residents in Alice, Texas. Local officials say these developments improve living conditions while boosting pride throughout their neighborhoods.
A Texas Department of Insurance team helped stop a $400 million Medicare fraud scheme led by a Russian national based in Houston. The suspect faces up to 20 years if…
The Texas Real Estate Commission has enacted new rules effective January 1, impacting how real estate brokers qualify for licenses in Texas. Key changes include stricter experience requirements and expanded…
Matthew Tapp has been named deputy commissioner of the Consumer Protection Division at the Texas Department of Insurance. He will oversee consumer assistance programs, disaster response efforts, and licensing oversight.…
The Texas Department of Insurance is asking residents for suggestions to improve home and auto insurance. Commissioner Amanda Crawford says public input will help make coverage clearer and more affordable.…
A Panhandle man received a life sentence after investigators found he set a house fire to hide murder. The State Fire Marshal’s Office played a key role in revealing evidence…
The Texas Real Estate Inspector Committee (TREIC) convened on January 20, 2026, to address updates to inspector education requirements and the Standards of Practice (SOPs).
The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) convened on February 9, 2026, to elect new officers, propose updates to standard contract forms, and discuss the agency’s new online license management system.
A new law in Texas will require insurance companies to provide written explanations when they decline, cancel, or do not renew auto or home insurance policies.
The Texas Real Estate Commission has outlined several features available to brokers in the REALM Portal, a platform designed to help manage brokerage operations.
The Texas Real Estate Commission’s Broker Responsibility Advisory Committee (BRAC) convened its first meeting of 2026 on January 21, focusing on key issues affecting real estate brokerage practices in the…
The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) is scheduled to hold its next meeting on Monday, February 9, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. CT.
Amanda Crawford has taken on the position of Texas insurance commissioner as of February 3.
The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) marked the beginning of 2026 with the grand opening of two affordable housing developments in Fort Worth and Dallas.
The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) Fraud Unit reported that its investigations led to $50.9 million in court-ordered restitution for insurance fraud victims during fiscal year 2025.
The Texas Real Estate Commission’s Education Standards Advisory Committee (ESAC) convened on January 12, 2026, to introduce new members and discuss plans for reviewing sales agent education requirements.
The Texas Real Estate Commission’s Broker-Lawyer Committee met on January 8–9, 2026, to continue its review of contract forms used in real estate transactions across the state.
The Texas Real Estate Commission has announced that a revised version of the Information About Brokerage Services (IABS 1-2) form is now mandatory for use starting January 1, 2026.
Legislation enacted during the 89th Texas Legislative Session has introduced significant changes to The Real Estate License Act (TRELA), which will affect how real estate professionals in Texas interact with…
Cassie Brown, the Texas Insurance Commissioner, will retire on February 2, 2026, after more than four years leading the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI).
The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) and the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) have launched the REALM Portal, a new online system for managing real estate and appraiser…
Individuals who want to manage their real estate or appraiser licenses in Texas will now need to set up an account on the Real Estate and Appraiser License Management Portal…
Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) Deputy Commissioner Jamie Walker has been honored with the Robert Dineen Award by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC).
The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) has introduced a new Quick Check Eligibility Tool designed to help potential homebuyers assess their eligibility for down payment assistance and…
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