Now Available: Texas Real Estate 2026 – 2027 Legal Updates

TREC Legal Update I

TREC Legal Update I 2026-2027 4-Hours

This class addresses the first half of the information required by the Texas Real Estate Commission. The sources of laws and rules, why they are enacted and what they are about are reviewed.

4 Hours

Course Approval #10132-RENE

Provider Number: 10704-CEP

$14.99

Take a significant step toward renewing your Texas real estate license with the essential Legal Update I continuing education course designed for the 2026–2027 cycle. This edition supersedes the previous 2024–2025 course and offers critical updates on TREC regulations, legislative changes, revisions to contract forms, guidance on water rights, and fair housing requirements that influence real estate practices in Texas.

Created by the Texas Real Estate Commission and mandated by TREC Rule §535.92 for license renewal, this curriculum equips licensees with a comprehensive understanding of the latest regulatory updates. Participants will learn to correctly apply contract forms, avoid unauthorized legal practice scenarios as outlined in TREC Rule §537.11, comprehend the fundamentals of water regulation, and identify and prevent discriminatory practices like steering. This TREC-mandated training ensures that Texas real estate professionals maintain compliance with current laws while meeting their continuing education obligations.

Learning Objectives

  • Describe TREC’s advisory committees that examine different areas of the real estate industry.
  • Explain the TREC rulemaking process.
  • Identify recent TREC rule changes that affect license holders.
  • Understand legislation passed by the 89th Texas Legislature relating to the practice of real estate.
  • Know the makeup and purpose of the Texas Real Estate Broker-Lawyer Committee.
  • Understand how forms are reviewed by the Texas Real Estate Broker-Lawyer Committee.
  • Learn the difference between mandatory and voluntary TREC contract forms and to avoid the unauthorized practice of law under TREC Rule 537.11.
  • Identify which contract forms are used in different transaction types.
  • Identify the types of water under state law.
  • Understand the difference between groundwater and surface water.
  • Recall the basics of water regulation in the state.
  • Recognize a license holder’s role in real estate transactions involving water rights.
  • Understand the impact of discrimination in real estate given the history of civil rights laws, current investigations, and trends.
  • Identify federal, state, and local fair housing laws.
  • Be familiar with the requirements of the Fair Housing Act, TREC Rule 531.19, and Section 1101.652(b)(32).
  • Describe steering and strategies to avoid it.

Who will Benefit from this Class

  • Real estate agents and brokers
    who want to stay current on industry trends, laws, and regulations.
  • Real Estate Agents and Brokers
    who need continuing education credits to renew their licenses.
  • Property managers
    looking to enhance their knowledge and skills in handling rental properties.
  • Real estate investors
    seeking to expand their portfolio or improve their investment strategies.
  • Real estate developers and builders
    looking to stay informed on demographic trends and market trends.
  • Housing counselors and advisers
    working with clients on buying, selling, or renting properties.
  • Government and non-profit staff
    involved in housing policy and affordable housing initiatives.
  • Anyone considering a career change
    or advancement in the real estate industry who wants to increase their knowledge and skills.

Participants Should Know

The information provided in this class is intended for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. While the content is designed to enhance understanding certain legal concepts, it is not a substitute for professional legal advice.

Reporting

Education Pathways, LLC will notify the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) that the license holder has completed the class in 24-hours

Requirements

Active sales agent license renewal requirements
Complete 18 hours of approved Continuing Education (CE) courses

  • 8 hours of TREC Legal Update I and II
  • 3 hours of contract-related coursework
  • 7 hours of elective CE

Renewal Cycle

As a Real Estate Sales Agent, you must renew your license every two years.

A renewal notice will be sent out about 90 days before your expiration date. Until you receive this notice of renewal, you cannot renew your license.

This course includes:

  • Virtual Access From Any Computer
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Competitive Pricing
  • 100% Satisfaction Guarantee

Frequently Asked Questions About this Class

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Yes, but you do not have to have a passing score to receive credit for the course.

Yes

Yes

12 months from purchase

Yes

FAQs About Our Online Classes in General

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Completing an online class is easy, even if your computer skills are not well developed. Instructions are clear.

Classes consist of slides that you may click through at your own pace. There are audio clips, some video instructions, activities like matching, drop and drag, pictures, visuals and case studies. Some classes have pop-up quizzes that are not scored. Some, depending upon the requirements of the agency that governs the industry, have final exams of multiple- choice questions. The classes are easy to take and move quickly, depending upon how fast the Learner wants to proceed.

Some industries require their licensees to maintain a fifty-minute hour of seat time and those slides are timed to assure that the requirement is met.

Yes, if the phone is in the landscape position but this is not the ideal way to enjoy or maximize what you learn from the class. A larger screen works very well and is much better to use. Also, some regulatory agencies prohibit taking continuing education classes on cell phones.

Yes. Here’s how:


  1. Click on “My Account” on top of Education Pathways home page.

  2. Enter the user name and password that you chose when you purchased your first class. Hit “enter” on your keyboard.

  3. Click on “View Course” for the class you would like to complete.


Yes, participants typically have access to course materials, presentations, and resources for twelve months after purchasing the course. This allows for review and reference, ensuring continued learning and application of knowledge.

Education Pathways has a 100% money-back guarantee. Should a learner request a refund before the successful completion of a class not reported as completed, the refund will be processed immediately.

Yes. When you reach the end of the class, you will see the word “Certificate” on the left side of the screen. Click on it to download. The Certificate of Completion will have your name, license number, number of continuing education hours (CEU or PDH) and date of completion. This certificate will remain in the dashboard of your account.

Education Pathways’ courses are approved by your state to fulfill your licensing renewal requirements if your state or profession requires this. Course descriptions and the approval numbers from each state's licensing agency are on the course page.

It is always the responsibility of the professional to determine that they have enrolled in the correct classes to fulfill their requirements. Contact the agency that regulates your industry in your state to confirm your requirements.

Education Pathways has been providing online continuing education classes for more than twenty years. We guarantee that the classes are appropriate for the professions that we serve and that promise is supported by a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee.

Education Pathways’ online classes provide an interactive learning experience that can be completed at your desired speed for a low cost. Learning by reading a book provides a different type of learning methodology at a significantly higher cost. If you want to revisit course information you can do so at any time within one year of purchasing the class. It is also possible to take a screenshot of a slide if you want to revisit it away from your computer.

Yes. If your profession requires that your credits be reported,. Education Pathways will do that promptly, usually within 24 hours. It sometimes takes the governing agency a few days to update your account. If reporting is not required, retain your Certificates of Completion for your records to confirm that you have completed the classes necessary to renew your license.