The Broker Responsibility Advisory Committee (BRAC) convened on October 15 to consider public feedback and discuss changes related to broker education and experience requirements. The committee also addressed concerns about transaction coordinators and the completion of the Information About Brokerage Services (IABS) form.
In August, the Texas Real Estate Commission proposed amendments to Rule 535.56, which sets out the education and experience standards for obtaining a broker license. These changes were recommended by BRAC.
The proposed modifications include increasing the required experience points for a broker’s license from 360 to 720 and capping the credit for a bachelor’s degree at 300 hours of real estate-related education. The total educational requirement of 900 hours would remain unchanged. Additional adjustments would allow up to 300 hours of the required real estate education to be substituted with experience points earned above the minimum threshold. The property management experience calculation would shift to a per property per year basis, and brokerage management or delegated supervisor experience would be calculated using a points-per-transaction model.
Currently, applicants receive full credit for 630 hours of real estate-related education if they hold a bachelor’s degree. They must also have at least four years of active experience within the five years prior to applying, amounting to 360 experience points.
After considering public comments, BRAC is recommending that the Texas Real Estate Commission adopt these proposed changes. “After reviewing the comments received, the committee recommends the Commission adopt the changes as proposed,” according to BRAC.
The committee also discussed issues with transaction coordinators and showing agents who provide services for multiple brokerages. This topic will be revisited in future meetings.
Concerns were raised about agents not fully completing the IABS form, which may cause confusion among consumers regarding whom to contact during transactions. The committee suggested that more education be provided to license holders on how to properly complete this form. “It recommended the agency provide more education about completing the IABS form to license holders.”
Materials from this meeting are available for download, and a recording can be viewed online. The next BRAC meeting is scheduled for January 14, 2026.
