Relating to approval of real estate educational programs and courses of study by the Texas Real Estate Commission.
Summary
HB 1746 would amend the Occupations Code to give the Texas Real Estate Commission authority to set by rule standards for approving qualifying educational programs and courses of study in real estate and real estate inspection. The bill also authorizes the commission to establish minimum education and experience requirements for instructors who teach those approved courses. The bill expressly excludes programs and courses offered by public high schools and accredited colleges and universities from this approval framework.
In practical terms, the bill is a regulatory update focused on real estate education and instructor qualifications in Texas. It does not create a new licensing category or change the substantive requirements for real estate practice, but it does expand and clarify the commission’s rulemaking authority over private and other qualifying education providers. The act would take effect September 1, 2025.
Impact
The bill would amend Section 1101.301(a) of the Occupations Code, expanding the Texas Real Estate Commission’s authority to regulate approval standards for real estate and real estate inspection education programs and to set minimum qualifications for instructors. Its effect is limited to the administration of Chapters 1101 and 1102 and would not apply to public high school or accredited college and university programs. The bill would primarily affect education providers, instructors, and applicants seeking commission-approved real estate education.
Sentiment
Based on the available context, the bill appears to have been treated as a routine administrative or technical measure rather than a controversial policy change. There are no recorded votes or committee transcript excerpts showing opposition or debate, and the bill was referred to a subcommittee on Academic & Career-Oriented Education. The available record suggests neutral to favorable treatment, with no evident public controversy in the provided materials.
Contention
No specific points of contention are documented in the provided committee materials or voting history. Any potential concern would likely center on the Texas Real Estate Commission’s expanded discretion to set approval and instructor standards, which could affect private education providers and course instructors. However, the available record does not show any organized opposition, amendments, or disputed issues.
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