Webinar for Texas Brokers As a reminder, please encourage your brokers to attend the webinar scheduled today at 11am Central. Below is copy to share. A Conversation for Texas Brokers Register to…

AE Seminar Thank you to everyone who joined us for AE Seminar. Follow-up resources are available here, including the Leadership Team’s update on the governance review. Please note that these recommendations are…

Primary Runoff Recap Click here to find a breakdown and and analysis of the Primary Runoffs. The Store Has More The TREPAC Purple Solution Store offers an easy, engaging way for your…

TREPAC Virtual Series: Session Three Join us on May 26 from 10:00–10:45 AM for a practical walkthrough of reimbursement requirements, compliance tips, and proper Corporate vs. Non-Corporate fund allocation to help maximize…

Updates to Programming The upcoming AE trainings have been finalized. Click here for June 2-3 AE Seminar and here to review the timed agenda for the June 1 New AE Basic Orientation…

Committee Sign Ups Now Open The 2027 Texas REALTORS® Committee sign up window is now open until June 30. Please encourage your members to sign up during this time. As a reminder,…

Response to Proposed Rules on SB 17 Click here to review the RECap newsletter that explains the reasoning behind the Texas REALTORS® response to the proposed rules of foreign ownership of real…

Candidate Interviews Request Please refer to Lia Mote’s email from earlier this week and notify her of any candidate interviews over the last six months that she can highlight in the April…

June Meetings Registration Now Open Click here for more information and to register for New AE Orientation, Association Deep Dive, and AE Seminar on June 1-3 in Austin. NAR State-Allocated Director Candidates…

WAVes of Change Webinar Series Registration Texas REALTORS® has purchased seats for local Texas association staff and leaders to attend the 2026 WAVes of Change Webinar series, which offers content relevant to…

Texas REALTORS® Survey As a reminder, Texas REALTORS® sent a survey to all members and staff to provide feedback on the association needs and priorities. Please encourage your members to complete the…

AI Policy Templates NAR has recently created AI policy templates for both associations and brokers to help guide the responsible, ethical, and secure use of artificial intelligence in their business. Texas Judge…

New Committee Profiles NAR has updated their committee application and selection process to include a new, more detailed member experience and expertise profile. Encourage your members to fill out the profile now…

New TREPAC Hockey Jersey Given the recent success in USA hockey during the Winter Olympics, now is a good time to encourage your members to consider purchasing the new TREPAC hockey jersey,…

Texas Dinner at AEI Texas REALTORS® would like to invite any local staff attending AEI in Minneapolis to dinner on Thursday, March 26 at The Aster Cafe. The first four RSVPs from…

Professional Development Subcommittee Please complete this short response form if you’re interested in serving on the Professional Development Subcommittee. This subcommittee is responsible for all AE professional development opportunities, including AE Seminar,…

Another Free Tool for Community Engagement Primary elections shape the future of our business, our communities, and property rights—but turnout is always so low! Download (and co-brand) free materials from our friends…

Committee Recap Click here to access the talking points and accessible slide decks from the recent AE Committee meeting. The chart of committees is also stored in the “Local Association Resources” tile…

Committee Meeting Agenda Click here to view the agenda for the Association Executives Committee Meeting, scheduled for Sunday, February 8 from 1pm – 2:30pm during Winter Meeting. Registrant List for Winter Meeting…

Virtual Regional Caucus Next Week Please remind your members to attend the Regional Virtual Caucus on February 2 from 2pm -3pm CST. Click here for the registration link. Here’s the information you can share with members….

Virtual Regional Caucus Promotion Mark your calendars and encourage your members to attend the Regional Virtual Caucus on February 2 from 2pm -3pm CST. Click here for the registration link. Here’s the…

Board of Directors Kick Off Below are resources from the Texas REALTORS® Board of Directors Kick Off that occurred yesterday. Strategic Investment Proposal View the message sent to Texas REALTORS® Board of…

WAVes of Change Webinar Texas REALTORS® has partnered with WAV Group to offer quarterly webinars covering industry trends as a benefit to you and your leaders. Click here to register for the…

Update Leadership in M1 Be sure to update “current leadership” in M1 with 2026 local leadership since M1 does not automatically change over leadership. Many reports and Texas REALTORS® communication audiences are…

A Message from Mike As we close out the year, I want to pause and say thank you.Local association executives play an essential role in serving members and strengthening communities, especially in…

Texas REALTORS® Office Closure Texas REALTORS® will close starting at 11am today, December 12, for staff development. Core Standards Review If you’d like Texas REALTORS® to review your Core Standards form (recommended)…

Winter Meeting Registration Now Open Click here to register for Winter Meeting, scheduled on February 7-10 in Austin. Housing is on a first-come, first-served basis. As a reminder, the Association Executives Committee…

Office Closure Please note that Texas REALTORS® will close at 3pm next Wednesday and remain closed until Monday December 1 in observance of Thanksgiving. Leadership Orientation – Free Virtual Session Thank you…

License Changes and M1 As some of you may know, TREC is updating its license number format and will add a suffix to each license once their blackout period ends and the…

RVP Applications Deadline As a reminder, the deadline for 2027-2028 Texas REALTORS® Regional Vice President applications is December 2. Click here to view the letter sent to associations in a region where there…

TREC Media Kit for REALM Portal Click here to access TREC’s Real Estate and Appraiser License Management (REALM) Portal media kit for AEs, which includes details, key dates, talking points, cut-and-paste emails/blog…

Share This New Broker Resource Texas REALTORS® recently launched the Broker Advantage email, a weekly communication to help brokers succeed in business. The email includes key information about new laws, helpful business…

TREPAC Session for AEs Next Week TREPAC has added a new session this year to Texas REALTORS® Party and Leadership Summit that specifically caters to AEs and GADs. The session will be…

TREPAC Survey Encourage your members to complete the TREPAC survey by October 10 to help shape their direction and engagement initiatives in 2026. Simpler Awards Processes While both the REALTOR® of the…

Comments on Forms Changes Please encourage your members comment here on the proposed new/revised Texas REALTORS® forms. RVP Applications Now Open Click here to view the letter sent to associations in a…

Transact Contacts Click here to let Texas REALTORS® know who at your association should be on the contact list for updates on the Transact transition. Texas Legislative Priorities Please remind your members…

October Meetings Housing Deadline As a reminder, the housing deadline for the Texas REALTORS® Party and Leadership Summit is Tuesday, September 23 (or until the block fills, whichever occurs first). If you…

Schedule for Leadership Summit Here is the final schedule for Leadership Summit on October 23-24. It will be packed with timely and relevant information for you and your leadership, so please consider…

Curate Training for AEs and GADs Stay ahead of local government issues that impact real estate! Texas REALTORS® provides Curate free to local staff, helping you track zoning, housing, and policy developments…

Model MLS Language Click here to access model language for disclosures and authorizations not found in the Texas REALTORS® Listing Agreements. It’s also stored in the “Local Association Resources” tile on your…

Agenda for Texas REALTORS® Board of Directors Click here to access the agenda send to Texas REALTORS® Board of Directors meeting, which is scheduled on August 24 at 8:30am – 12pm. TREPAC…

Virtual Regional Caucus Please encourage your members to attend the Virtual Regional Caucus, scheduled for Friday, August 15 at 10am. Click here for an article describing what to expect and register here….

October Meetings Registration is Open Registration is now open for the Texas REALTORS® Party & Leadership Summit on October 21-24. You should’ve received instructions on how registration works for this event in…

Message to Texas REALTORS® Directors Click here to view the memo sent to Texas REALTORS® Directors regarding proposed changes to our bylaws. Update on TR Listing Agreement and Exempt Listings We’ve receive…

Help Texans Impacted by Recent Floods Our hearts are with our fellow Texans suffering from the devastating floods in many areas of the state. Texas REALTORS® is in contact with local associations…

Texans Affected by the Floods Read the email sent earlier this week regarding how impacted associations can receive support facilitated through Texas REALTORS® though the NAR REALTOR® Relief Fund. Credentials Committee Update…

Texas REALTORS® Committee Signups & Referrals There’s still time for you, your staff, and your members to sign up for a 2026 Texas REALTORS® Committee as the deadline to apply is June…

Capitol Recap Webinar Join the Capitol Recap Webinar: Key Outcomes from the 89th Legislative session, hosted by Texas REALTORS® Governmental Affairs. This webinar will supply key outcomes from the session and what…

Texas Capitol Recap Webinar: Key Outcomes Please encourage your members to join the Texas REALTORS® legislative team on June 30 at 2pm for a members-only webinar revealing the wins, challenges, and unexpected…

Executive Board Meeting Notice We wanted you to be aware of the information related to the next Texas REALTORS® Executive Board meeting on June 11 as it will involve an important decision…

State-Allocated Director Applications Due As a reminder, all candidate profile applications for any 2026 State-Allocated Director positions must be submitted by June 3, 2025. Click here for the application. Review the eligibility requirements and contact Jazz…

New Resource for Staff Local association staff have access to a new tile on their dashboard called “Local Association Resources“, which stores all relevant documents you might need throughout the year. Currently,…

2027 NAR RVP Application Closes Soon As a reminder, the deadline for candidates to submit their 2027 NAR RVP Application to Texas REALTORS® is May 16. Please review Mike’s message regarding the application…

Make Mother’s Day Purple Below is a creative way to support an ongoing TREPAC fundraiser. As a reminder, monies collected through this fundraiser will apply toward the members’ and your association’s totals…

Registration Now Open for June Meetings Registration is now open for AE Basic Training, AE Deep Dive, and AE Seminar on June 9-11. As a reminder, the Travis Kessler AE scholarship is…

Your Member Who Has Gone Above and Beyond for a Client? Texas REALTORS® is looking for members who have made a meaningful, lasting difference in their clients’ lives. If you know a…

2027 NAR RVP Application Process Please review Mike’s message from earlier this week regarding the application process for 2027 NAR RVP. Texas REALTORS® Names New Deputy General Counsel Robin Harris is the…

A Message from Governmental Affairs Thank you for your leadership in organizing your local members and for joining us at REALTOR® Day at the Texas Capitol last week. Your efforts made this…

REALTOR® Day Thanks Thank you for all your support and efforts regarding REALTOR® Day at the Texas Capitol. The impact from March 26 will surely resonate in the halls of the Capitol…

AEI Texas Dinner As a reminder, Texas REALTORS® will host a dinner for local association staff on Thursday, April 3 during AEI where up to four attendees from each association can attend…

Professional Development Subcommittee As a reminder, the Professional Development Subcommittee considers programming for the Association Deep Dive and AE Seminar sessions in June. We’ll host our first (and hopefully only) meeting will…

REALTOR® Day Stipend Update Please read the message sent earlier this week regarding an increase in local association reimbursement as well as the change to where Texas REALTORS® is covering the cost…

Texas Dinner at AEI Texas REALTORS® will host a dinner for local association staff on Thursday, April 3 during AEI where up to four attendees from each association can attend at no…

Save the Date – Texas Dinner at AEI Texas REALTORS® will host a dinner for all Texas AE’s and their staff during AEI on April 3 from 6:30pm – 8:30pm at Blanco…

Consumer Ads Promoting Advocacy Efforts Is your association currently running a consumer advertising campaign to promote how REALTORS fight for private property rights? Texas REALTORS plans to run a short campaign in…

REALTOR® Day Updates Click here to read the email from earlier this week regarding REALTOR® Day at the Texas Capitol information, resources, and needs. Updated Voter Turnout Dashboard The REALTOR® Voter Turnout…

Arrival/Departure Form for REALTOR® Day Don’t forget to complete this form by February 10, which notifies Texas REALTORS® of your arrival and departure times so they can best coordinate meetings with your elected officials….

Webinar on New FCC Rule On January 27, 2025, agents and brokers promoting real estate services must obtain consent directly from the consumer (known as 1-to-1 consent) before using an ATDS or…

Texas REALTORS® Director Orientation Orientation for Texas REALTORS® Directors will be held January 17. Click here for details and registration link. Contact Denise O’Brien any last-minute changes to your director roster and Cara…

REALTOR® Day at the Texas Capitol Read the first email regarding REALTOR® Day at the Texas Capitol that includes what you need to know and do as you begin to prepare for…

Civil Investigative Demands A few local associations in Texas have received Civil Investigative Demands from the Department of Justice this week pertaining to NAR’s commingling rules. As a reminder, if you receive…

BOI Filing Exemption Read more on how entities that are incorporated under section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code are generally exempt from the BOI filing requirements. If you have specific questions,…

Leadership Orientation Webinar Click here to access the slide decks, handouts, and the recording from all presenters from our Leadership Orientation Webinar earlier this week. AE Seminar Certificates Please contact Madeline Nieto…

2025 Leadership Roster Please submit your leadership information through this form no later than December 2 to ensure continuity in communication and accurate information in the Key Leadership Directory. Clarification on REALTOR®…

Expense Reimbursement Deadline is November 25 As a reminder, the deadline to remit expense reimbursement for the Texas REALTORS® Party and Leadership Summit is November 25. Use this form to submit your…

Texas REALTORS® Awards Deadline As a reminder, below are the Texas REALTORS® awards that local associations can submit nominations. Please be sure to submit your nomination(s) before the December 2 deadline. 2025…

2025 Leadership Roster Please take a moment before November 15 to supply your 2025 officers through this form. We’ll use this information to update our Key Leadership Directory and Local Association Roster….

Leadership Summit If you haven’t already, please complete the leadership style assessment before arriving at the meeting next week. For those that have previously completed the assessment at another event, you should…

NAR Presidents’ Town Hall The NAR Presidents’ Town Hall is scheduled for October 24 at Noon. Register here to watch the meeting or receive a copy of the recording. For those attending…

TREPAC Reallocations Please review the instructions from Andrea Friedman regarding any TREPAC reallocations. As a reminder any requests must be made by 5pm on Friday October 4. October Meeting Attendees Check to…

Thank You Today is AE Appreciation Day, and Texas REALTORS® would like to take a moment to thank each of you for your exemplary professionalism and tireless dedication to your members and…

New Rules on Overtime All associations with employees should know that the U.S. Department of Labor recently updated their rules for overtime eligibility. For additional details on the updated rules you can…

Missing Someone? As we transition to our new association management system, it’s possible that not all local staff have access to areas of our site that they need. Please reach out to…

Leadership Summit Deadline As a reminder, the housing deadline for Texas REALTORS® Party and Leadership Summit is Tuesday, September 24 or until the block fills, whichever is first. Be sure to register…

New AMS Trainings Next Week As a reminder, Texas REALTORS® will host eight Zoom trainings next week on our new association management system that will launch on September 8. Please forward the registration…

Documents for Committee Meeting Please review the agenda and the previous meeting’s minutes for Monday’s committee meeting at 1pm. There will not be physical papers available at the meeting. NAR Leadership Summit…

New Texas REALTORS® AMS As a reminder, Texas REALTORS® will host eight Zoom trainings on our new association management system that will launch on September 8. Please forward the registration links to…

Value Toolkit Texas REALTORS® has created a communications toolkit that your members can use to promote their business, explain their value, and guide consumers through changes due to the NAR settlement. Tell…

Registration Opens Today Registration is now open for the Texas REALTORS® Party & Leadership Summit in Round Rock on October 22-25. Our hotel block will likely fill well before the housing deadline…

Regional Virtual Caucus As a reminder, register for and promote to your members the Regional Virtual Caucus on August 21 at 10am. Please do not use social media that is publicly viewable…

2025 Leadership Guides Texas REALTORS® supplies Leadership Guides each year during Leadership Summit in October to help equip incoming volunteer leaders prepare for their year in service. Please email Jon Houser if…

Change to texasrealestate.com login tonight Texas REALTORS® tonight is soft launching the new login process for texasrealestate.com. What does this mean? Everyone will be logged out of texasrealestate.com at midnight. Users will…

Two New “How to Use” References Available The Legal team has drafted explanations on how to use the new forms below. WAVes of Change Webinar Recording Click here to view and share…

Forms Webinar Recording Click here to access and share the recording of our recent forms webinar. Agendas for Next Week Click the links below for an early preview of next week’s meetings….

Forms Webinar Please encourage your members to register and attend our forms webinar on June 18 from 1pm to 2pm where our Legal team will address the forms changes and introduce the…

Code of Ethics Error The Texas REALTORS® program that posts CE-compliant ethics classes to members’ M1 records malfunctioned due to an error with TREC data, which stalled records being updated. Please discard…

Forms Set to Change The texasrealestate.com/lawsuit page now includes a list of forms the task force has identified should change per the NAR settlement. WAVes of Change Webinar Series Texas REALTORS® has…

REALTOR® MLSs To be released under the settlement agreement, all MLSs wholly owned by REALTOR® associations must agree to and execute Appendix B – REALTOR® MLS “Opt In” Agreement and return it…

Litigation Update The Texas REALTORS® Legal Team has provided another litigation update, which can be viewed here. Lori Levy, General Counsel and David Jones, Deputy General Counsel, discuss the recently adopted MLS…

NAR Names Texas REALTOR® as Liaison Congratulations to Leigh York of Fort Worth, who has been named to serve as NAR’s Liaison to MLS & Data Management in 2025. Statewide YPN Meeting…

Resources for REALTOR® Legislative Meetings Below are helpful resources in preparation for attending the REALTOR® Legislative Meetings. Please contact Brandon Alderete with any questions. 2025 NAR Director Applications The deadline for 2025…

Important: Litigation Action Items Please check out the latest litigation update which discusses the court’s preliminary approval of the settlement and provides action requirements and a DEADLINE for entities (including MLSs) who…

Chairman’s Column Addressing Lawsuits Looking for content to share with consumers in your market regarding the NAR Settlement? The Greater Fort Worth Association of REALTORS® has graciously offered an article that local…

Credentials Committee Actions The Texas REALTORS® Credentials Committee has nominated members to fill current and upcoming vacancies in Regional Vice President positions. The Board of Directors will vote to approve this slate…

Recording of the Litigation Update Watch and share the Texas REALTORS® update regarding the NAR settlement and its impact on real estate practices and litigation filed in Texas. Texas REALTORS® “Count Me…

2025 NAR Committee Applications are Open The 2025 committee application website is now open through May 15. Please encourage your members to create or update their Expertise Profile and apply for a…

Settlement Updates Please review the recent updates regarding the NAR proposed settlement:

NAR Reaches Agreement to Resolve Class Action Lawsuits Read the message from NAR President Kevin Sears detailing the proposed agreement from NAR to resolve the class action lawsuits.

Donate Now to Help Texas Wildfire Victims Please encourage your members to donate to the newly activated Texas REALTORS® Disaster Relief Fund for Texans to help those impacted by the Texas wildfires.

IMPAF Update Per the Texas REALTORS® Executive Board approval on February 12, the Texas REALTORS® Leadership Team is now authorized to expend funds up to $3,000,000 for local public advocacy campaigns. Please…

Texas Dinner at AEI It’s time to register for the Texas Dinner during AEI, scheduled for March 14 from 6:30pm – 8:30pm. Be sure to select “Get Tickets” to identify your dinner…

Resources From Committee Meeting Below are links to resources mentioned during the AE Committee Meeting at Winter Meeting. 2023 Awards Press Release Feel free to distribute this press release provided by Texas…

Texas REALTORS® Board Of Directors Documents Below are the materials supplied to all Texas REALTORS® Board of Directors in preparation for the meeting tomorrow. Meeting materials: Financials:

Association Executives Committee Meeting Documents Below are files that will be referenced during the next Association Executives Committee Meeting, scheduled on February 10, 2024 at 9am during Winter Meeting. Please note that…

Benefits Video For Members To further promote the value of membership, our Communication and Marketing team created a video that shares the various benefits provided through Texas REALTORS®. Feel free to show…

WAVes of Change Webinar Recording Watch the recording of the last WAVes of Change webinar where they discussed how changes in the industry will affect your local MLS or association. Request from…

Last Chance for Roundtable Input Please email Jon Houser by Monday, January 15 with any roundtable topic ideas you’d like to see at the Committee meeting on Saturday, February 10 during Winter…

Winter Meeting TREPAC Auction Information TREPAC is now accepting donations for the online auction during Winter Meeting. This auction is entirely virtual, and we will not be accepting or storing physical items….

Antitrust Lawsuit Update As you may have heard, a second antitrust lawsuit was filed in federal court on December 14, 2023, naming Texas REALTORS® as a defendant. This lawsuit alleges the identical…

REALTOR® Party Mobile Alerts Contest Ends Today Please remind your members that the chance to be entered to win one of four $250 gift cards by signing up for REALTOR® Party Mobile…

RPMA Contest In an effort to boost RPMA subscriptions, Texas REALTORS® is running a contest where anyone who signs up between December 5 and 5pm CST on December 15 is eligible to…

Lawsuits Update Register now to attend the Zoom webinar on December 19 from 10am to 12pm where Texas REALTORS® staff will provide an update regarding the NAR antitrust lawsuits as well as…

Diversity Recognition Application Available The application form for the Diversity Recognition Program had a bug and was down last week but has been corrected and is available to apply. As a reminder,…

Texas REALTORS® Lawsuit Please disseminate texasrealestate.com/lawsuit to your members for information, updates, and FAQs regarding the lawsuit against Texas REALTORS®. Leadership Training Webinar Don’t forget to register for you and your association…

NAR Lawsuits Update Register now to attend the Zoom webinar on December 19 from 10am to 12pm where Texas REALTORS® staff will provide an update regarding the NAR antitrust lawsuits and provide…

PAC Friday Online Auctions The first statewide TREPAC event this year is an online auction on Friday, November 17. The auction will open at 10am and close at 5pm. The winner of…

Reimbursement Process for October Meetings The deadline for all reimbursement requests from last week’s Texas REALTOR® Party and Leadership Summit is Monday, November 12, 2023. Please click here for details regarding the…

Core Standards Updates It’s nearing the end of the year and it’s time to review and submit your Core Standards. Please keep in mind the following:

Diversity Recognition Program Application Now Open This year is the inaugural year for the Texas REALTORS® Diversity Recognition Program. Created by the Texas REALTORS® Diversity Committee, this award recognizes local associations for…

Leadership Training Webinar Scheduled Texas REALTORS® has scheduled a webinar for your association’s leadership to attend onNovember 29, 2023 from 9am to 3pm. We will discuss information on the following: Register now…

2025 RVP Application is Open It’s time for you to recommend qualified applicants to be considered for 2025 Texas REALTORS® Regional Vice President positions. During the next Texas REALTORS® Winter Meeting, the Credentials…

TRLP Marketing Materials Texas REALTORS® has an updated flier and brochure for the Texas REALTORS® Leadership Program (TRLP) that you can share with your members. We will also print and ship either or both…

Seating Chart for Chairman’s Installation You should receive the seating diagram by this weekend for the Chairman’s Installation. We apologize for the delay and any inconvenience this may cause. If you haven’t already, you…