Law & License

    Disciplinary Action (TREC)

    The range of sanctions TREC may impose for a TRELA or rule violation, from a fine or reprimand to suspension or revocation.

    When a license holder violates TRELA or the TREC Rules, TREC may take disciplinary action. Sanctions range from an administrative penalty or reprimand to probation, suspension, or revocation of the license, and may include a referral for criminal prosecution of unlicensed activity.

    A license holder who disputes the facts may request a hearing, which TREC may refer to the State Office of Administrative Hearings. A license holder who agrees may resolve a matter informally rather than proceed to a contested hearing.

    On the exam

    TREC discipline runs from a fine or reprimand up to suspension or revocation. Contested cases can go to SOAH for a hearing.

    Exam trap

    TREC sanctions are administrative, separate from any criminal charge. Disputed facts are heard at SOAH, not decided unilaterally without process.

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    Standards of Conduct (8% of the exam)

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