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Votes at a glance: TREC denies two contested‑case license applications; adopts several rule updates and approves director pay increase
Summary
At its February meeting the commission denied two contested‑case license applications, adopted multiple rule amendments and approved a 3% salary increase for the executive director.
The Texas Real Estate Commission took several formal actions during its quarterly meeting, including denials of two contested‑case license applications, adoption of multiple rule changes and approval of a salary increase for the executive director.
Contested cases - Douglas Saint Cyr: The commission voted to deny Saint Cyr's application for a sales agent license after commissioners cited a substantial criminal history and inconsistent disclosures on the applicant's fitness determination and application. Commissioner Chance Brown moved to deny and Commissioner Mark Woodruff seconded; the motion carried. - Kyle Kinsey: The commission voted to adopt the administrative law judge's proposal for decision and deny the application. The motion to adopt the PFD was made by Commissioner Mark Woodruff and seconded by Commissioner Chance Brown; it carried.
Rule and policy actions - Adopted: amendments to 22 TAC §531.2 (Information About Brokerage Services) and the form adopted by reference; updated form to be voluntary until 2025‑04‑01 and mandatory thereafter. - Adopted: new 22 TAC §534.8 regarding employees' sick and family leave pools (per Government Code sections cited in staff materials). - Adopted: amendments to administrative‑penalty schedules at 22 TAC §535.191 and §535.219 to allow online payment and note potential DIR fees where applicable. - Adopted: amendments to 22 TAC §537.45 (TREC form 38‑7, Notice of Buyer's Termination of Contract); the revised notice will be voluntary until posted and mandatory after 2025‑04‑01. - Withdrawn from adoption: proposed amendments to 22 TAC chapter 535 (provider/course rules) originally proposed after ESAC review; staff will rework language and return to ESAC in April.
Personnel action - The commission approved a 3 percent salary increase for Executive Director Chelsea Buckholtz, effective March 1, 2025. The motion carried by voice vote.
Recovery fund and administrative reports - Staff reported three denied recovery‑fund claims (RF‑24004, RF‑25001 and RF‑25025) and provided an internal audit report and other regular division updates; those denials were informational and required no commission action.
The meeting record shows motions and seconding members for contested cases and for many rule votes; in several instances staff reported unanimous voice votes or "Aye" without roll‑call tallies.
