Texas SB1968: Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain real estate professionals by the Texas Real Estate Commission.

What the bill says

An act relating to the licensing and regulation of certain real estate professionals by the Texas Real Estate Commission.

From the enrolled text, May 22, 2025:

AN ACT relating to the licensing and regulation of certain real estate professionals by the Texas Real Estate Commission. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 1101.003(a), Occupations Code, is amended to read as follows: (a) For purposes of this chapter, "qualifying real estate courses" include: (1) agency law[[DELETED: , which includes the following topics:] [[DELETED: (A)][DELETED: ][DELETED: ][DELETED: the relationship between a principal and an ] [] [[] [[] [[DELETED: (D)][DELETED: ][DELETED: ][DELETED: an agent's duties, including fiduciary ] [] [[] [[] [[DELETED: (G)][DELETED: ][DELETED: ][DELETED: listing or buying representation ] [ and] [[ (2) contract law[[DELETED: , which includes the following ] [DELETED: topics:] [[] [[] [[] [[DELETED: (D)][DELETED: ][DELETED: ][DELETED: remedies for breach, including specific ] [] [[] [[DELETED: (F)][DELETED: ][DELETED: ][DELETED: commission rules relating to use of adopted ] [ and] [[ (3) principles of real estate[[DELETED: , which includes:] [[DELETED: (A) an overview of:] [[] [[DELETED: (ii)][DELETED: ][DELETED: ][DELETED: ethics of practice as a license ] [] [[DELETED: (iii)][DELETED: ][DELETED: ][DELETED: titles to and conveyance of real ] [] [[] [[] [[DELETED: (vi)][DELETED: ][DELETED: ][DELETED: distinctions between personal and ] [] [[] [[] [[ and] [[ and] [[DELETED: (B)][DELETED: ][DELETED: ][DELETED: at least three class hours of instruction on ] [DELETED: federal, state, and local laws relating to …

Sponsors

• Charles Schwertner (R, SD-005) · primary sponsor
• Sam Harless (R, HD-126)
• Ken King (R, HD-088)
• Senfronia Thompson (D, HD-141)
• Cody Harris (R, HD-008)

Latest actions

1. June 22, 2025: Effective on 1/1/26
2. June 22, 2025: Filed without the Governor's signature
3. May 22, 2025: Sent to the Governor
4. May 22, 2025: Signed in the House
5. May 22, 2025: Signed in the Senate
6. May 22, 2025: Reported enrolled
7. May 21, 2025: Senate concurs in House amendment(s)-reported
8. May 21, 2025: Record vote
9. May 21, 2025: Senate concurs in House amendment(s)
10. May 21, 2025: Read

Votes

• Licensing & Administrative Procedures Committee Vote (Out of committee): 10 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Business & Commerce Committee Vote (Out of committee): 11 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate concurs in House amendment(s) (May 21, 2025): 31 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Record vote RV#1893 (May 9, 2025): 138 yea, 5 nay, passed
• Record vote RV#1886 (May 9, 2025): 106 yea, 31 nay, passed
• Record vote RV#1864 (May 8, 2025): 137 yea, 3 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB1968?

SB1968 is a bill in the Texas Legislature (89th Legislature Regular Session): Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain real estate professionals by the Texas Real Estate Commission.

What does SB1968 do?

In its own words: An act relating to the licensing and regulation of certain real estate professionals by the Texas Real Estate Commission.

What is the status of SB1968?

Chaptered as of June 22, 2025. Latest action: Effective on 1/1/26 (June 22, 2025).

Who sponsored SB1968?

Charles Schwertner (R, SD-005), with 4 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB1968?

On the Texas Legislature website: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=SB01968