Texas Administrative Code
Title 22 - EXAMINING BOARDS
Part 23 - TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION
Chapter 537 - PROFESSIONAL AGREEMENTS AND STANDARD CONTRACTS
Section 537.1 - Definitions
Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024
The following terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, have the following meanings:
(1) Commission--The Texas Real Estate Commission.
(2) Contract forms--Contracts and related addenda, including notices, amendments, and other documents, used in the sale, exchange, option, or lease of any interest in real property.
(3) Informational item--A statement that completes a blank in a contract form, discloses factual information, or provides instructions.
(4) License holder--A real estate broker or sales agent licensed under Chapter 1101, Texas Occupations Code.
(5) Mandatory use--Unless an exception applies under subsection (a) of section 537.11 (relating to Use of Standard Contract Forms; Unauthorized Practice of Law), use of the contract form is required by a license holder.
(6) Voluntary use--A license holder may, but is not required to, use the contract form.