BRAC Recommends Commission Adopt Broker Education and Experience Requirement Changes

The Broker Responsibility Advisory Committee (BRAC) met on October 15 and reviewed public comments and discussed concerns about transaction coordinators and how people fill out the Information About Brokerage Services form.

The Next Steps for Broker Education and Experience Requirement Changes

In August, the Commission proposed changes to TREC Rule 535.56, Education and Experience Requirements for a Broker License, that were recommended by BRAC.

The recommendation includes doubling the experience points required to earn a broker's license from 360 to 720 and limiting the bachelor's degree credit to 300 hours of real estate-related education. The current 900 education hours required to become a licensed broker would remain the same. In addition, the changes

• Allow up to 300 hours of the 630 hours of real estate education to be substituted for experience points earned above the minimum points required for a license.
• Change the property management experience calculation to per property per year (instead of just per property).
• Modify brokerage management/delegated supervisor calculation to a points-per-transaction model.

Currently, full credit for the 630 hours of real estate-related education is given for a bachelor's degree. Applicants must also have at least four years of active experience during the five years preceding the application, totaling 360 experience points.

After reviewing the comments received, the committee recommends the Commission adopt the changes as proposed.

TCs, IABS Form Discussion

The committee discussed potential issues with transaction coordinators and showing agents performing services for multiple brokerages. The conversation will continue at the next meeting.

The committee also discussed concerns about agents not completing the Information About Brokerage Services (IABS) form in its entirety and whether it leads to confusion for consumers about who to contact in a transaction. It recommended the agency provide more education about completing the IABS form to license holders.

Where to Find Meeting Materials and Upcoming Meeting

Download the meeting materials and view a recording of the meeting.

The next BRAC Meeting is on January 14, 2026.