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Commission adopts temporary‑suspension rule, authorizes inspector‑practicum amendments
Summary
The commission adopted new rule 22 TAC 5.33.11 to clarify temporary suspensions when a licensee poses a continuing threat and approved submission of amendments to 22 TAC 5.35.214 requiring prerequisite education before the Texas practicum, with an effective date of June 1, 2026.
The Texas Real Estate Commission voted to adopt a new temporary‑suspension rule and authorized submission of changes to inspector‑practicum requirements.
General counsel Abby Lee described the new rule 22 TAC 5.33.11 as clarifying the process and standards under which the agency may temporarily suspend a license when continued practice would present a continuing threat to the public welfare. The rule creates transparency around notice and suspension‑panel procedures. The commission voted to adopt the rule as published.
Separately, the commission authorized staff to submit proposed amendments to 22 TAC 5.35.214, clarifying that qualifying education must be completed before a candidate begins the Texas practicum (the 40‑hour ride‑along field component). Inspector Committee Vice Chair Randy Bayer explained the change aims to ensure applicants possess foundational knowledge before field inspections and noted the committee’s intent for a June 1, 2026 effective date to allow programming and testing time.
The actions reflect a dual focus on consumer protection and ensuring competency before field practice: commissioners discussed the appropriate thresholds for emergency action, the public‑welfare standard in statute, and the structure of a suspension panel drawn from enforcement committee members. The motion to adopt the temporary suspension rule and the motion to authorize the inspector‑practicum amendment proposals both passed by voice vote.
