Bill	Session	Author & Sponsor	Caption	Committees	Last action
HB 1550	86-0 (2019)	Author: Paddie, Chris \| et. al. Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian	Relating to certain governmental entities subject to the sunset review process.	House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Senate appoints conferees-reported
HB 1675	86-0 (2019)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia	Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Real Estate Commission and the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board; changing fees.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee
HB 2403	86-0 (2019)	Author: Goldman, Craig	Relating to the regulation of residential service companies and residential service contracts.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 3149	86-0 (2019)	Author: Raymond, Richard Peña	Relating to examinations required for licensure by the Texas Real Estate Commission.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 3279	86-0 (2019)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia	Relating to the content of certain Texas Real Estate Commission contract forms for the sale of residential property.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 3451	86-0 (2019)	Author: Sanford, Scott	Relating to the grounds for disciplinary action against the holder of a license issued by the Texas Real Estate Commission.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 4618	86-0 (2019)	Author: Bell, Cecil	Relating to the requirement that a right-of-way agent obtain a license from the Texas Real Estate Commission; expanding an occupational regulation.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
SB 624	86-0 (2019)	Author: Nichols, Robert \| et. al. Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia	Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Real Estate Commission and the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board; changing fees.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1387	86-0 (2019)	Author: Watson, Kirk	Relating to the content of certain Texas Real Estate Commission contract forms for the sale of residential property.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1436	86-0 (2019)	Author: Taylor, Larry	Relating to a required notice concerning an easement or right-of-way in certain Texas Real Estate Commission contract forms.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1459	86-0 (2019)	Author: Nichols, Robert \| et. al.	Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Real Estate Commission and the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board; changing fees.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2207	86-0 (2019)	Author: Kolkhorst, Lois	Relating to the requirement that a right-of-way agent obtain a license from the Texas Real Estate Commission; expanding an occupational regulation.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 3302	85-0 (2017)	Author: Gonzales, Larry	Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.	House: State Affairs	Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1875	85-0 (2017)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to the self-directed and semi-independent status of certain agencies and the requirements applicable to, and the oversight of, those agencies.	House: State Affairs Senate: Finance	No action taken in committee
HB 1918	84-0 (2015)	Author: Kuempel, John \| et. al.	Relating to the Texas Real Estate Commission and the regulation of certain real estate professionals; increasing a fee; authorizing a fee.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee
HB 2024	84-0 (2015)	Author: Gonzales, Larry \| et. al.	Relating to the self-directed and semi-independent status of certain agencies and to the requirements applicable to, and the oversight of, those agencies.	House: State Affairs	Left pending in committee
SB 217	84-0 (2015)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan \| et. al.	Relating to the self-directed and semi-independent status of certain agencies and to the requirements applicable to, and the oversight of, those agencies.	House: State Affairs Senate: Finance	Referred to State Affairs
SB 699	84-0 (2015)	Author: Eltife, Kevin \| et. al. Sponsor: Kuempel, John	Relating to the Texas Real Estate Commission and the regulation of certain real estate professionals.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	See remarks for effective date
SB 1007	84-0 (2015)	Author: Eltife, Kevin Sponsor: Kuempel, John	Relating to the practices and professions regulated by the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 1/1/16
HB 1887	83-0 (2013)	Author: Farias, Joe \| et. al.	Relating to consumer protection for and remedies available to a veteran who buys a home that does not comply with certain warranties; providing an administrative penalty.	House: Business & Industry	Left pending in committee
HB 2911	83-0 (2013)	Author: Kuempel, John Sponsor: Taylor, Larry	Relating to the regulation of real estate inspectors; changing fees.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/13
HB 3736	83-0 (2013)	Author: Burnam, Lon	Relating to the sale of newly constructed homes and requiring the Texas Real Estate Commission to adopt contract forms to be used in the sale of a newly constructed home.	House: Business & Industry	Withdrawn from schedule
SB 1296	83-0 (2013)	Author: Taylor, Larry Sponsor: Kuempel, John	Relating to the regulation of real estate inspectors; changing fees.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Postponed
HB 937	82-0 (2011)	Author: Harless, Patricia \| et. al.	Relating to the issuance and renewal of a real estate inspector license.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 1637	82-0 (2011)	Author: Hamilton, Mike	Relating to the professions regulated by the Texas Real Estate Commission.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Reported favorably as substituted
HB 1680	82-0 (2011)	Author: Geren, Charlie \| et. al.	Relating to self-directed and semi-independent status of the Texas Real Estate Commission; making an appropriation.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	No action taken in committee
SB 379	82-0 (2011)	Author: Nichols, Robert	Relating to the issuance and renewal of a real estate inspector license.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 747	82-0 (2011)	Author: Carona, John Sponsor: Hamilton, Mike	Relating to the professions regulated by the Texas Real Estate Commission.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/11
SB 1000	82-0 (2011)	Author: Eltife, Kevin \| et. al. Sponsor: Geren, Charlie \| et. al.	Relating to self-directed and semi-independent status of the Texas Real Estate Commission; making an appropriation.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/11
SB 1812	82-0 (2011)	Author: Nichols, Robert \| et. al. Sponsor: Hamilton, Mike	Relating to criminal history record information of certain applicants for a certificate of registration issued by the Texas Real Estate Commission.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/11
HB 114	81-0 (2009)	Author: Pickett, Joseph	Relating to the repeal of the requirement that certain real estate professionals provide fingerprints to satisfy criminal history check provisions.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 1405	81-0 (2009)	Author: Geren, Charlie \| et. al.	Relating to the licensing and regulation of landmen by the Texas Real Estate Commission.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 1406	81-0 (2009)	Author: Geren, Charlie \| et. al.	Relating to practices and professions regulated by the Texas Real Estate Commission.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 3182	81-0 (2009)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia	Relating to consumer protection for and remedies available to a homebuyer whose home does not comply with certain warranties; providing an administrative penalty.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee
HB 3738	81-0 (2009)	Author: Isett, Carl	Relating to requirements for correspondence courses for licensing as a real estate broker, salesperson, or inspector.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4452	81-0 (2009)	Author: Geren, Charlie	Relating to amendments to the Texas Timeshare Act.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee
SB 862	81-0 (2009)	Author: Eltife, Kevin Sponsor: Geren, Charlie	Relating to practices and professions regulated by the Texas Real Estate Commission.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	See remarks for effective date
SB 1036	81-0 (2009)	Author: Harris, Chris Sponsor: Geren, Charlie	Relating to amendments to the Texas Timeshare Act.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/09
SB 1154	81-0 (2009)	Author: Davis, Wendy \| et. al.	Relating to the licensing and regulation of landmen by the Texas Real Estate Commission.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Co-author authorized
HB 689	80-0 (2007)	Author: Veasey, Marc	Relating to the licensing and regulation of landmen in certain urban areas defined by the Texas Real Estate Commission.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
HB 1530	80-0 (2007)	Author: Flores, Kino Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin	Relating to the regulation of the sale and inspection of real estate and residential service contracts.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/07
HB 2721	80-0 (2007)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia \| et. al.	Relating to consumer protection for and remedies available to a homebuyer whose home does not comply with certain warranties; providing an administrative penalty.	House: State Affairs	Left pending in committee
HB 3250	80-0 (2007)	Author: Truitt, Vicki \| et. al.	Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Real Estate Commission and the regulation of real estate brokers, salespersons, inspectors, appraisers, residential service companies, and timeshares; providing administrative penalties.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee
SB 651	80-0 (2007)	Author: Eltife, Kevin	Relating to the regulation of the sale and inspection of real estate and residential service contracts.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 914	80-0 (2007)	Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Sponsor: Truitt, Vicki \| et. al.	Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Real Estate Commission and the regulation of real estate brokers, salespersons, inspectors, appraisers, residential service companies, and timeshares; providing administrative penalties.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Government Organization	Effective on 9/1/07
HB 3443	79-0 (2005)	Author: Herrero, Abel	Relating to relief for residential property owners; providing penalties.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means
SB 1095	79-0 (2005)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to circumstances under which an executory contract for conveyance is prohibited and to the rights of certain purchasers under executory contracts for conveyance.	Senate: Jurisprudence	Left pending in committee
SB 1360	79-0 (2005)	Author: Wentworth, Jeff	Relating to amendments to the Texas Timeshare Act.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1508	78-0 (2003)	Author: Flores, Kino Sponsor: Fraser, Troy	Relating to the regulation of certain occupations by the Texas Real Estate Commission.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Administration	Effective on 9/1/03
SB 818	78-0 (2003)	Author: Fraser, Troy	Relating to the regulation of certain occupations by the Texas Real Estate Commission.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HR 245	76-0 (1999)	Author: Berman, Leo	Honoring Glover C. Tunnell, James Daughtrey, and Truitt Fulgham of the Texas Real Estate Commission.	House: Rules & Resolutions	Reported enrolled
HR 263	76-0 (1999)	Author: Berman, Leo	Honoring Glover C. Tunnell, James O. Daughtry, and Truitt Fulgham of the Texas Real Estate Commission.		Reported enrolled
HR 607	76-0 (1999)	Author: Staples, Todd	Honoring the 50th anniversary of the Texas Real Estate Commission.		Reported enrolled
SB 1362	76-0 (1999)	Author: Harris, Chris	Relating to the regulation of certain municipal planning professionals by the Texas Real Estate Commission; providing penalties.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
SR 586	76-0 (1999)	Author: Wentworth, Jeff	Congratulating the Texas Real Estate Commission.		Reported enrolled
HB 2372	69-0 (1985)	Author: Cain, David	Authorizing and making an appropriation to the Texas Real Estate Commission from the Real Estate License Fund; amending the Real Estate License Act; amending the Texas Timeshare Act (Article , Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), by adding Section 6A to create the Texas Timeshare Fund and to prescribe use of the funds; and declaring an emergency.	House: Appropriations	Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1478	69-0 (1985)	Author: Farabee, Ray Sponsor: Cain, David	Authorizing and making an appropriation to the Texas Real Estate Commission from the Real Estate License Fund; amending Subsection (i), Section 5, The Real Estate License Act (Article 6573a, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes); amending the Texas Timeshare Act, Senate Bill 92, 69th Legislature, Regular Session, 1985, by adding Section 6A to create the Texas Timeshare Fund and to prescribe use of the funds; and declaring an emergency.	House: Appropriations Senate: Finance	1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
SB 51	67-0 (1981)	Author: Harris, O.H. Sponsor: Craddick, Tom	Authorizing and making an appropriation to the Texas Real Estate Commission from the Real Estate License Fund.	House: Appropriations Senate: Finance	Effective immediately
SCR 29	67-0 (1981)	Author: Glasgow, Bob Sponsor: Polk, Mary	Encouraging Real Estate Commission to continue support of local listings of barrier-free homes.	House: Business & Industry Senate: Human Resources	Signed by the Governor
HB 586	66-0 (1979)	Author: Donaldson, Jerry "Nub"	Relating to continuation of the Texas Real Estate Commission.	House: Government Organization	Considered by subcommittee in public hearing
HB 962	66-0 (1979)	Author: Browder, Jim Sponsor: Harris, O.H.	Relating to regulation of residential service companies.	House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development	Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1772	66-0 (1979)	Author: Schlueter, Stan Sponsor: Mengden, Walter	Relating to the time at which the Texas Real Estate Commission performs moral character checks on applicants for licenses.	House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development	Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SB 81	66-0 (1979)	Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"	Relating to the disclosure of natural hazards connected with real property in coastal counties to be sold using the services of a real estate agent; establishing the Natural Hazards Technical Committee; providing for implementation of the Act by the Texas Real Estate Commission; providing remedies and penalties for noncompliance; and declaring an emergency.	Senate: Natural Resources	Reported from committee favorably without amendments
SB 171	66-0 (1979)	Author: Williams, Lindon Sponsor: Donaldson, Jerry "Nub"	Relating to membership and continuation of the Texas Real Estate Commission, to regulation and licensure of real estate brokers and salesmen, and to payments from the real estate recovery fund.	House: Government Organization Senate: Economic Development	Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 283	66-0 (1979)	Author: Doggett, Lloyd	Relating to regulation of real estate brokers and salesmen.	Senate: Economic Development	Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
SB 425	66-0 (1979)	Author: Harris, O.H. Sponsor: Head, Fred	Authorizing and making an appropriation to the Texas Real Estate Commission; and declaring an emergency.	House: Appropriations Senate: Finance	Effective immediately
SB 385	65-0 (1977)	Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"	Relating to the disclosure of natural hazards connected with real property in coastal counties to be sold using the services of a real estate agent; establishing the Natural Hazards Technical Committee; providing for implementation of the Act by the Texas Real Estate Commission; providing remedies and penalties for non-compliance; and declaring an emergency.	Senate: Jurisprudence	Reported from committee favorably with amendments
HB 927	64-0 (1975)	Author: Donaldson, Jerry "Nub"	Relating to the licensing and regulation of real estate brokers and real estate salesmen; providing for the Texas Real Estate Commission and defining its powers and duties; providing penalties.	House: Business & Industry	Considered by committee in public hearing
SB 344	64-0 (1975)	Author: Williams, Lindon Sponsor: Donaldson, Jerry "Nub"	Relating to licensing and regulation of real estate brokers and real estate salesmen; defining the powers, duties, and responsibilities of the Texas Real Estate Commission in implementing the Act; providing for the establishment of a real estate recovery fund and for the handling and use of the fund within the limitations set out in the Act; defining certain offenses and providing civil and criminal penalties; providing enforcement procedures; making special provisions as to salesmen and brokers licensed on the effective date of this Act; revising the real Estate License Act.	House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs	Effective immediately
HB 506	60-0 (1967)	Author: Pendleton, Randall George "Randy" \| et. al.	Relating to the real estate brokerage business and the licensing and regulation of real estate brokers and salesmen.
SB 215	60-0 (1967)	Author: Blanchard, H.J. "Doc" \| et. al.	Relating to the real estate brokerage business and the licensing and regulation of real estate brokers and salesmen; amending the Real Estate License Act.
HB 831	58-0 (1963)	Author: Davis, William S. "Bill"	Relating to providing for the deposit of certain revenues in the General Revenue Fund; providing that the expenses of the Texas Real Estate Commission shall be paid from the General Revenue Fund as appropriated by the Legislature; abolishing the Real Estate License Fund; providing an effective date.
HB 887	56-0 (1959)	Author: Bates, Sr., James S. "Jim"	Relating to making a supplemental appropriation out of the Real Estate License Fund in the State Treasury of the State of Texas to the Texas Real Estate Commission for the balance of the fiscal year ending August 31, 1959 in the sum of $5,900.00.
HB 66	56-1 (1959)	Author: Bates, Sr., James S. "Jim"	Relating to making a supplemental appropriation out of the Real Estate License Fund in the State Treasury of the State of Texas to the Texas Real Estate Commission for the balance of the fiscal year ending August 31, 1959, in the sum of Five Thousand, Nine Hundred Dollars ($5,900).
HB 881	55-0 (1957)	Author: Seeligson, Frates Slick	Relating to making an emergency appropriation to the Real Estate Commission.
SB 436	55-0 (1957)	Author: Herring, Charles	Relating to making an emergency appropriation to the Real Estate Commission.
HB 435	54-0 (1955)	Author: Pyle, Joe \| et. al.	Relating to amending certain Acts by providing for the licensing and regulation of dealers in real estate; prohibiting the unlawful practice of law; defining terms; providing penalties for violation of this Act; providing a savings clause.
HB 843	54-0 (1955)	Author: Bradshaw, Floyd Francis	Relating to abolishing the Texas Real Estate Commission, creating the Real Estate Division of the Office of the Secretary of State, and transferring the powers, duties and functions of the Texas Real Estate Commission to the Secretary of State and the Administrator of the Real Estate Division of the office of the Secretary of State; providing for appointment of an Administrator and other employees of the Real Estate Division; providing for transfer of records from the Texas Real Estate Commission to the Secretary of State; making provisions relative to processes, notices, applications, orders, and other instruments issued or filed at the time of transfer of duties and functions heretofore vested in the Texas Real Estate Commission; making provisions for pending suits; making provisions for transfer of appropriations; providing for severability.
HB 970	54-0 (1955)	Author: Bergman, Douglas Ernest	Relating to appropriating certain funds to the Texas Real Estate Commission for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of Senate Bill No. 209, 54th Legislature; transferring the balance to the General Revenue Fund.
SB 209	54-0 (1955)	Author: Fly, William S. "Bill" \| et. al.	Relating to amending certain Acts providing for the licensing and regulation of dealers in real estate; prohibiting the unlawful practice of law; providing penalties for violation of this Act; providing a savings clause.
HB 703	53-0 (1953)	Author: Burkett, Jr., Joseph W. "Joe" \| et. al.	Relating to amending 'The Real Estate License Act', providing for the licensing and regulation of dealers in real estate, prohibiting the unlawful practice of law; providing penalties for violation of this Act.
SB 247	53-0 (1953)	Author: Bell, John Junior \| et. al.	Relating to providing for the licensing and regulation of dealers in real estate; prohibiting the unlawful practice of law; providing penalties for violation of this Act.
HB 145	51-0 (1949)	Author: Hughes, Jr., Edward P. \| et. al.	Relating to amending H. B. 17, Acts, Regular Session of 46th Legislature, shall be administered by the "Texas Real Estate Commission"; providing that the Texas Real Estate Commission will stand in lieu of the Secretary of Texas and the Administer of the Securities Division; making certain exceptions; providing criminal penalties and enforcement actions for violations; providing a saving clause.
SB 28	51-0 (1949)	Author: Carney, Howard A.	Relating to amending H. B. No. 17, 46th Regular Session relating to "Texas Real Estate Commission" providing for the appointment of such commission; providing criminal penalties and enforcement actions for violations; providing a savings clause.
HB 441	50-0 (1947)	Author: Bell, John Junior	Relating to amending House Bill No. 17, Acts of the Regular Session of the Forty-Sixth Legislature, so as to provide that such Act shall be administered by the "Texas Real Estate Commission"; providing a saving clause.
SB 150	50-0 (1947)	Author: Carney, Howard A.	Relating to amending a previous Act, so as to provide that such Act shall be administered by the "Texas Real Estate Commission."; providing a saving clause.
HB 484	49-0 (1945)	Author: Leonard, Homer Lakerby	Relating to amending certain Act so as to provide that such Act shall be administered by the "Texas Real Estate Commission," providing for the appointment of such Commission and the qualifications and tenure for the members; providing a savings clause.
HB 187	37-0 (1921)	Author: Black, O. B. \| et. al.	Relating to a certain Act regarding the creation of a State real estate commission.

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