What To Know If You’ve Been Sued
You most likely have questions and concerns, especially if this is your first time being sued. Besid...
Latest Legal Briefs: Foreign Acquisition of Property
Senate Bill 17 from the 89th Texas Legislature restricts property acquisitions in Texas by individua...
Watch Legal Briefs: Required Written Agreements
The latest Legal Briefs video is the third of a three-part series covering changes to agency law in ...
Are There Rules About Where I Can Place an Open House Sign?
Yes. Texas law prohibits placing signs on the right-of-way of a public road unless otherwise authori...
Legal Briefs: The Death of Subagency
The latest Legal Briefs video addresses SB 1968 and the legislative updates to The Real Estate Licen...
Your Invitation: Comment Now on Proposed Form Changes
Texas REALTORS® invites you to comment on 12 new and revised residential forms between now and Octo...
What You Can and Can't Ask the Legal Hotline
One of the most popular member benefits for REALTORS® in Texas is the association’s Legal Hotline...
Cold-Calling and Texting Could Cost You
You’ve been required for years to follow state and federal do-not-call laws. Senate Bill 140, pass...
Can My Buyer Make Offers on Multiple Properties at Once?
I’m working with a buyer who wants to make offers on three properties at once. She said she will t...
Mandatory Sept 1: 2 Revised Forms
Texas REALTORS® updated two forms in response to feedback from members and changes in the law. Thes...
Legal FAQ: Reporting Differing Square Footage Measurements
I represent a seller whose existing appraisal has one number for the square footage while the apprai...
Legal Briefs: Showing a Property Without Representing the Party
The latest Legal Briefs video discusses new requirements that take effect January 1, 2026, relating...
Comment on Proposed Changes to Listing Agreements
Texas REALTORS® is considering revisions to its residential sales, leasing, and farm and ranch list...
Fees in the Farm & Ranch Contract
The Farm and Ranch Contract has two sections on Page 10 related to fees: a Ratification of Fee and...
Your Forms: Independent Contractor Agreement
Brokers may use the Independent Contractor Agreement for Sales Associate (TXR 2301) to contract with...
Your Team Name Must Contain One of These Two Words
All real estate team names must end with team or group and must not include any terms that could giv...
Revised Forms Translations Available
Revised Spanish and Vietnamese translations for four Texas REALTORS® forms are now available: I...
Stay Compliant: Fair Housing FAQs for Disability Rights
Did you know that according to a report by the National Fair Housing Alliance, discrimination based ...
Using the New Paragraph 12 as an Intermediary
In this Legal Briefs video, you’ll learn how to use the newly revised Paragraph 12 (Settlement and...
Help Your Sellers Understand Their Listing Options
The National Association of REALTORS® released a consumer guide about different ways to market home...