Education Conversations
Join us on November 5 to meet the Texas REALTORS® education team, hear a couple of updates, and participate in a Q&A/open discussion on education needs and trends. Instructors are scheduled from 12-1pm (CST) and association staff are meeting 2-3pm (CST).
Instructor meeting
Save the Date - Contracts Instructor Training
Mark your calendar to join us on one of the dates below for required contract instructor training to teach residential contract courses. Updates will be provided when additional classes are scheduled. (Training times are CST.)
Free Global Education Next Week
Associations, sign up to offer the free Global Business in Texas class on November 6 through the broadcast calendar. In partnership with AMPI, this course explores how to successfully conduct international transactions, build cross-border relationships, and connect with global partners. Contact Ronnie Kovar for more information or with any questions.
Legally Speaking
Click here to access the slide deck from our recent subscription course, Legally Speaking. Consider purchasing the 2026 subscription classes for more relevant content of this nature you can offer your members. Contact education@texasrealtors.com for more information on the cost-effectiveness and ways to capitalize on this education opportunity.
FastPass Manager Portal Tile
Association staff now have access to the FastPass Manager via a portal tile found in the association portal. Reach out to education@texasrealtors.com if you have any questions or trouble with this tool.
2026 Q1 Broadcast Calendar
Please submit your Broadcast Instructor Request Form for January – March 2026; multiple classes can now be requested on the same Form. Instructors are initially limited to 10 scheduled classes per quarter. Announcements will be made at a later date for additional requests beyond the 10-class limit if there is room on the calendar. Broadcast classes are scheduled Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm (CST), without overlap or repeat within a given week, in the order in which the requests are received. Refer to the Future Broadcast Classes report found in your EdConnect to see calendar availability.
Education Program of the Year Nominations
The deadline is fast approaching for nominating Education Program of the Year! Let your light shine and be recognized for your hard work in raising the bar for educating REALTORS®. Submit your nomination through our website by November 14.
Required Instructor Training: Contracts
Texas REALTORS® has established new requirements for instructors teaching contract courses through the Texas REALTORS® provider. Moving forward, instructors who teach residential contracts will be required to attend a contracts class taught by a Senior Instructor before they are approved to teach a contracts class. Join us on Thursday, November 20, or Tuesday, December 2, for the initial Instructor Contract Training to qualify instructors to teach residential contract classes. Each session is scheduled from 9am – 12pm, however the full time-block may not be needed. This session will address known issues and highlight best practices for teaching contracts. To register for the November 20 session click here. For December 2 click here.
Click here to see contract instructor eligibility requirements.
Please note that during the training, we will only allow questions via Chat in an effort to build our FAQ database. To submit any questions about the new requirements or any contract questions to be discussed during the meeting, email education@texasrealtors.com
Education Conversation
Join us on November 5 to meet the Texas REALTORS education team, hear a couple of updates, and participate in a Q&A/open discussion on education needs and trends. Instructors are scheduled from 12-1pm and association staff are meeting 2-3pm.
Instructor meeting link 12-1pm
Association staff meeting link 2-3pm
2026 Prepay Packages Now Available
· 15 connections for $575
· 30 connections for $775
· 50 connections for $975
NEW: Identify Courses Through Groups
Course Groups Identification in the Courses Report is now available for Contracts, Fair Housing, and Code of Ethics. Go to your education portal, use the left navigation pane, and scroll down to Reports. Click EdConnect and then click the Courses tile. In the report, Groups are the next to last column on the right. If it says "Contract" in that column, that course meets the contract requirements with TREC. Additional classes will be added as they are approved.
FastPass Tile
Members now have a FastPass Portal Tile in their Member Portal that will open their FastPass directly.
Updated Instructor Page
Information about requirements to become a Texas REALTORS® Instructor or Senior Instructor and for eligibility to teach additional programs is now consolidated on our Instructor Candidates webpage.
Improved TACS Application
We have received TACS applications using an outdated form that no longer reflects the current requirements of TACS Certification. Please direct interested parties to our TACS webpage for the most up-to-date criteria and application, and retire any copies you may have of the previous form.
GRI Content Development Opportunity
Texas REALTORS® is still accepting proposals to update our GRI Technology course content. If you are interested in submitting a proposal, see the official Request for Proposal (RFP) document, which includes all relevant details, including project scope, timeline, submission requirements, and evaluation criteria, as well as the JotForm link for submission. The RFP submission deadline is October 24, 2025, and all related due dates are listed in the RFP. You can also find this information on the Instructor Resources page of our website.
TREC Legal Update Instructor Training
TREC Education has removed the "Register Now" button from the Legal Update Instructor Training page - they have reached capacity at all their locations. If you still need the training, email your information to the TREC Education Team for assistance.
Forms Update with the Legal Team - November 19, 10am CST
Join the Texas REALTORS® Legal Team for a rundown of what is changing and what isn't changing with TR and TREC forms. Register here. For more information, contact Cara Cate.
New Free Training - November 6th, 10am-1pm CST
Doing Global Business in Texas training is now available through the Texas REALTORS® Broadcast Calendar. In partnership with AMPI, this course explores how to successfully conduct international transactions, build cross-border relationships, and connect with global partners. For more information, contact Ronnie Kovar.
Instructor’s Restricted Courses
A report of restricted classes a specific instructor is approved to teach is now available under the EdConnect Reports in your EdConnect portal. In the left navigation panel, scroll near the bottom to Reports > EdConnect > Instructor's Restricted Courses tile. This report will show only the restricted classes, not every class, the instructor is eligible to teach. If you see any corrections that need to be made, please let us know by contacting education@texasrealtors.com.
Instructor Profile Update Requests
Instructors who would like to update their public contact information, bio, or photo can submit an Instructor Profile Update Request Form. A directory of all approved Texas REALTORS® Instructors is now available in your EdConnect portal, found under the EdConnect menu. View instructor contact information and click the Biography icon (open book) to view the instructor’s bio and photo. A similar view is also available in the Courses Report when viewing instructors who are approved to teach a course.
2026 Instructor Fee
To submit payment of 2026 instructors fees, log into EdConnect. The $75 renewal fee must be paid to activate your instructor eligibility for the upcoming year prior to scheduling or teaching any classes in 2026. The Terms and Conditions, formerly the instructor agreement, must be acknowledged to complete the process.
2026 Instructor Prepay
The instructor prepay option for CE elective course fees is now available for purchase through EdConnect. To purchase, login at EdConnect>Purchased Packages and click the plus sign. Under Package, select 2026 Instructor Prepay Option then Purchase to complete the process. The prepay option must be purchased prior to entering classes in EdConnect to get the appropriate pricing.
2026 SLA Program
The 2026 Service Level Agreement (SLA) program is now available for purchase through EdConnect. To purchase, login at EdConnect>Purchased Packages and click the plus sign. Under Package, select 2026 Service Level Agreement prepaid Package then Purchase to complete the process. The SLA must be purchased prior to entering classes in EdConnect to get the appropriate pricing.
GRI Content Development Opportunity
Texas REALTORS® is currently accepting proposals to update our GRI Technology course content. If you are interested in submitting a proposal, see the official Request for Proposal (RFP) document, which includes all relevant details, including project scope, timeline, submission requirements, and evaluation criteria, as well as the JotForm link for submission. The RFP submission deadline is October 24, 2025, and all related due dates are listed in the RFP. You can also find this information on the Instructor Resources page of our website.
Education Conversation
Join us on November 5 to meet the Texas REALTORS education team, hear a couple of updates, and participate in a Q&A/open discussion on education needs and trends. Instructors are scheduled from 12-1pm and association staff are meeting 2-3pm.
Instructor meeting link 12-1pm
Association staff meeting link 2-3pm
North American CIPS Series
Texas REALTORS® is coordinating a statewide virtual CIPS training series in early 2026 and inviting local associations to partner with us. This North American CIPS event will include attendees from Texas, Canada, and Mexico. The training will be delivered virtually between February and March 2026, in collaboration with local global committees. A meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 28, at 10am Central time, for local associations interested in exploring partnership options, member benefits, branding, and training logistics. To request the calendar invite and meeting link, email Ronnie Kovar at rkovar@texasrealtors.com
Appreciate Your Feedback
We continue to meet our goal of responding to requests and inquiries within 2 business days, with initial replies typically sent the same day. Click here to view current performance metrics
2026 Instructor Fee
To submit payment of 2026 instructors fees, log into EdConnect. The $75 renewal fee must be paid to activate your instructor eligibility for the upcoming year prior to scheduling or teaching any classes in 2026. The Terms and Conditions, formerly the instructor agreement, must be acknowledged to complete the process.
TREC Training
TREC is now hosting Legal Update instructor trainings. To see the schedule of instructor trainings to teach the 2026–2027 Legal Update I and II courses, visit registrations.trec.texas.gov to register. As a reminder, this training is required to teach residential contract courses in 2026.
Senate Bill 17
Click here to view important information regarding SB 17, Foreign Acquisition of Texas Property.
Proposed Forms Changes
Texas REALTORS® wants to hear what you have to say about proposed changes to some new and revised residential forms. To view a summary of proposed changes and leave a comment, click here. The deadline to submit comments is October 24.
Commercial MarketViewer
Encourage members to attend this webinar on October 7, at 10 a.m. Central, to learn how MarketViewer can give them the competitive edge in today’s commercial real estate market. Members can register here.