December Renewals through REALM while CE Posting System Offline
The TREC team is actively addressing issues relating to the Posting System used to post course completion records. The CE Posting System is not yet fully operational. While working to resolve this issue, license holders will not be charged the CE deferral fee.
License holders must still log into the REALM Portal, submit their renewal application, and pay the renewal fee on time, even if their continuing education has not yet posted in the system. As long as the renewal application and fee are submitted prior to the expiration date, no late fees, no CE deferral fee, and no penalty will be assessed for December licenses.
Residential Contracts & Addenda - Slide Deck & Instructor Application
Thank you to all who participated in our live Contracts Instructor Trainings. Your feedback provided during the trainings has been noted for use to expand our FAQs and incorporated into the slide deck. Click here to access the slide deck with reference links.
If you meet the Residential Contracts Instructor Eligibility Criteria, please complete and submit the Residential Contracts Instructor Application to be added to the list of approved Residential Contracts Instructors.
Happy Holidays and Happy New Year from the Education Team at Texas REALTORS®
The Texas REALTORS® Education Team would like to extend their gratitude to all of our partners who work diligently to improve and deliver high-quality education to our members and the industry. We wish you and yours happy holidays and look forward to continuing this important collaborative work in the new year.
Texas REALTORS® will close at 3 p.m. on December 31st and reopen on January 2nd.
TREC Credit Posting, Course Numbers, and Instructor Credit Requests
Credit Posting Offline
Classes submitted in EdConnect during the TREC blackout period may be marked as “Complete” in the Pushed to TREC column. While this normally indicates course credit was posted at TREC, TREC’s new REALM system is not yet fully operational, and their CE posting platform remains offline. As a result, course credit is not posting. We are actively monitoring the situation and working to determine how CE credit postings will be addressed once the TREC REALM system becomes fully operational.
New TREC Course Numbers
TREC has also provided new course numbers for all classes; course numbers are now alphanumeric. We are working to update all course numbers in EdConnect in order of upcoming scheduled courses. This course number update should not require any further action on your end.
Instructor Credit Request in REALM
To submit an instructor credit request, the licensee will go to their individual license record in REALM, and click "Amendment", then "Alternative Credit Request", then "Instructor" for Type of Education Request and follow the prompts and certification. Providers do not need to certify these requests. Once submitted, an email confirmation will be sent.
Final Free Contracts Instructor Training, 12/22
The last free Contracts Instructor Training, a requirement to teach Contracts courses, is on Monday, December 22nd, at 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. CST. Visit our LinkTree to register, download the slide deck, view Contracts Instructor Criteria, and apply to teach Contracts courses. After this date, a cost will be incurred for courses required to qualify to teach residential contracts.
2026 Course Proctoring Policies Unchanged
TREC has made optional changes to their course proctoring policy; Texas REALTORS® has reviewed them and determined our Course Proctor Policies shall remain unchanged. Contact education@texasrealtors.com with any course proctoring questions.
Texas REALTORS® Office Holiday Closures
Texas REALTORS® will close at 3 p.m. CST on December 23rd and remain closed until December 26th. In addition, we will close at 3 p.m. CST on December 31st and reopen on January 2nd.
TREC Blackout Period
During the TREC blackout period, December 2-15, posting of course credit has been on hold. We are tracking classes submitted through EdConnect during the blackout to ensure they get posted once the new TREC system is available. If you had a failed course submission for a class prior to December 2, notify education@texasrealtors.com so we can investigate it. The blackout period is expected to last until December 15.
Contract Instructor Training
The contract instructor training slide deck is now available. Please be aware that there are three contract instructor trainings left to qualify instructors to teach residential contract classes for 2026. Please check the updated instructor eligibility requirements and register for one of the remaining training opportunities.
For those who have completed the requirements, please submit your Texas REALTORS® Residential Contracts Instructor Application so we can update the course instructor list for 2026.
Forms Resource Update
The “List of Forms" and the “Forms Description and Reference Guide” are now accessible under the Legal and Ethics/Forms section of the Texas REALTORS® website. Remaining updates to the forms resource page will be available on 1/5/2026.
2026 Instructor Fee
Instructor fees for 2026 can be paid through EdConnect. The $75 renewal fee must be paid to activate your instructor eligibility prior to scheduling or teaching any classes in 2026.
2026 Prepaid Packages
Now is the time to purchase 2026 prepaid packages. The prepaid package must be in place before scheduling classes in order to avoid the per person charge.
Course Renewal Requests
Please review the courses that expire 2/28/26. If you would like to request that any of these courses be renewed, please complete the non-proprietary course renewal request form.
TREC Blackout Period Extended
Starting Tuesday, December 2, TREC will enter a blackout period as they transition to their new Real Estate and Appraiser Licensing Management (REALM) Portal. The blackout period is expected to last until December 15.
Exempt Provider
Texas REALTORS® is now recognized by TREC as an exempt provider. Only GRI and TACS classes are affected by this change in provider status. The Texas REALTORS® exempt provider guidelines outlines the changes in provider status and changes, where applicable, to local associations when offering GRI or TACS classes. Revisions may be made to this document as deemed appropriate as courses are administered under our exempt status.
GRI Contacts to Closing
The GRI Contracts course is approved and may be scheduled for 2026. Please note the following changes when marketing GRI classes:
Contract Instructor Training
The contract instructor training slide deck is now available. Please be aware that there are only a few contract instructor trainings left to qualify instructors to teach residential contract classes for 2026. Please check the instructor eligibility requirements and register for one of the training opportunities now.
Instructor Request Form
The Instructor Request Form for the Texas REALTORS® Instructor/Attorney Question Submission now allows you to attach a screenshot or document. This will allow you to give visual aid to clarify questions. The form is at the top of our Instructor FAQ page.
GRI: Business Skills Updated
The following sections have been re-written:
Buyer and Seller Services
Technology
The live links have been updated, including the Environment and Green Building section. The manuals will be available once the layout process has been completed.
2026 Winter Meeting
Sixty-two days and counting! Registration is now open for the 2026 Texas REALTORS® Winter Meeting scheduled for February 7-11, in Austin. To register, click here.
2026 Faculty Meeting
The annual Faculty Meeting is scheduled for Saturday, February 7, from 9:00am to 11:00am in Foothills 2 on the 17th Floor of the Hyatt Hotel. While not required, the meeting is open to all instructors and association staff. This is an excellent opportunity to get informed on legislative and legal changes, education updates, peer support, and best practices.
Education Response Times
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 our current performance metrics.