January 01, 2026

TREC FORMS CHANGED, TOO

The Texas Real Estate Commission also revised Information About Brokerage Services (TXR 2501, TREC IABS 1-2), effective January 1, 2026:

• Adds a new paragraph describing the circumstances and timing for when a license holder must enter into a written agreement with a buyer.
• Adds a new paragraph explaining when and how a license holder can show property to a buyer or tenant without representing them.
• Removes all reference to subagency.
• Updates the description of the parties in the contact information.
• These changes were made in response to recent legislative action.

TREC also revised the Seller’s Temporary Residential Lease (TXR 1910, TREC 15-7), the Buyer’s Temporary Residential Lease (TXR 1911, TREC 16-7), and Landlord’s Floodplain and Flood Notice (TREC 54-1), and Texas REALTORS® revised the Addendum Regarding Rental Flood Disclosure (TXR 2015) to include changes based on a new law that the landlord’s floodplain and flood notice is no longer required with a short-term lease of less than 30 days or a temporary residential lease of 90 days or less. These changes to the law took effect September 1, 2025.

Several updates made in January address requirements of new laws; others are the result of ongoing work by the Texas REALTORS® Forms Task Force and legal staff to better reflect modern real estate practices.

NEW RESIDENTIAL FORMS

Unrepresented Customer Showing Form (TXR 1508)

This form can be used for non-agency showings to prospective buyers of residential property when the only act of real estate brokerage being performed is showing real property. This form arises out of changes to the law as a result of SB 1968, which went into effect January 1, 2026.

Residential Contract Critical Date List (TXR 1958)

This informational form can be used to list many of the important dates and deadlines from the One to Four Family Residential Contract (Resale) (TXR 1601, TREC 20-18).

RESIDENTIAL FORMS REVISIONS

Note: In addition to specific changes listed below, many forms also include changes to improve clarity and consistency.

Residential Real Estate Listing Agreement Exclusive Right to Sell (TXR 1101)

• Removed reference to subagent in Paragraph 5A to bring into compliance with SB 1968 and the removal of subagency from The Real Estate License Act (TRELA)
• Added T-47.1 Declaration as an option in Section 19D

Farm and Ranch Real Estate Listing Agreement Exclusive Right to Sell (TXR 1201)

• Removed reference to subagent in Paragraph 5A to bring into compliance with SB 1968 and the removal of subagency from TRELA

Condominium Addendum to Listing (TXR 1401)

• Changed the term unit to property throughout

Amendment to Listing (TXR 1404)

• Removed reference to subagent in Paragraph D to bring into compliance with SB 1968 and the removal of subagency from TRELA

Information About On-Site Sewer Facility (TXR 1407)

• Updated Paragraph D with date and source of information for wastewater usage rates

Buyer/Tenant Representation Agreement – Long Form (TXR 1501)

• Removed Residential from the title to allow the form to be used in more types of transactions
• Added a new provision to allow an optional retainer to be paid to the broker
• Added a definition for related party
• Included an informational notice related to changes to Texas law following the passage of Senate Bill 17 related to certain foreign acquisitions of real property interests

Termination of Buyer/Tenant Representation Agreement (TXR 1503)

• Added language to emphasize that both parties must sign the termination agreement
• Clarified language about the termination fee
• Moved protection period to a separate paragraph and added a definition for related party
• Clarified that certain provisions in the agreement survive termination
• Capitalized defined terms

General Information and Notice to Consumers (TXR 1506)

• Added more information applicable to tenants and landlords

Notice of Withdrawal of Offer (TXR 1945)

• Formatting changes only

Buying Your Home: Settlement Costs and Helpful Information (HUD Form) (TXR 2512)

• Retired this form, as it was not being utilized

NEW LEASING & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT FORM

Notice to Pay Rent or Vacate (TXR 2232)

This form was created to ensure that members are in compliance with the new eviction reform law that went into effect January 1, 2026, that requires landlords provide a Notice to Pay Rent or Vacate rather than a Notice to Vacate in certain scenarios.

LEASING & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT FORMS REVISIONS

Residential Real Estate Listing Agreement, Exclusive Right to Lease (TXR 1102)

• Revised Paragraph 5, Broker Compensation, to bring it into compliance with the new TREC housekeeping law
• Added notice about the Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act to ensure that members are aware of the requirements regarding who can obtain a credit report
• Added paragraph for insurance requirements
• Removed references to subletting and assignment fees to conform with the updated lease

Residential Lease Application (TXR 2003)

• Included an informational notice related to changes to Texas law following the passage of Senate Bill 17 related to certain foreign acquisitions of real property interests. Applicants should consult with an attorney if they believe the law may apply to them.
• Added notice about the Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act to ensure that members are aware of the requirements regarding who can obtain a credit report

Residential Leasing and Property Management Agreement (TXR 2201)

• Removed reference to subagency in Paragraph 15, Cooperation With Other Brokers, to bring into compliance with the new TREC housekeeping law
• Removed duplicative language in Paragraph 22

Notice to Vacate (TXR 2208)

Updated language to match changes to the lease and added option for electronic delivery

Notice of Termination Due to Casualty Loss (TXR 2229)

• Updated paragraph reference to match updated lease
• Updated the required number of days for tenant to vacate so repairs may begin (per task force request)

Residential Lease Sight Unseen Addendum (TXR 2017)

This form was retired, as the language is already in the lease

Residential Lease (TXR 2001) and Residential Lease for a Multi-Family Property Unit (TXR 2011)

• Extensive renumbering of paragraphs
• Paragraph 1: Parties Moved occupants list up to Paragraph 1 (previously in Paragraph 12); changed ages of Occupant(s) to DOB of Occupant(s)
• Defined Tenant and Occupant

Paragraph 3: Lease Term and Rent Fees

• Renamed paragraph
• Added a clause to detail when written notice of termination shall be due in the Primary Term section
• Included only amounts of: Monthly Rent, Prorated Rent, Late Fees, Security Deposit, and designated Additional Monthly Fees so that the parties can easily see the bulk of the recurring monetary responsibilities in one place, on page 1. All other payment details have been moved to Paragraph 4, Rent Details.
• Added a clause for Additional Monthly Fees that may recur, such as a monthly animal fee, etc.
• Reorganized many clauses for clarity
• Added a blank for late fees in Paragraph 4E(2), Additional Late Charges, to include the option of a dollar amount and percentage
• Added an option for security deposit date to now include checkboxes: now includes on or before execution of the lease or a blank line for a date should a landlord require receipt of the security deposit on a specific date prior to execution

Paragraph 4: Rent Details

• Renamed paragraph
• Combines all rent payment details, other than the amounts stated in Paragraph 3, in one paragraph on pages 2 and 3
• Includes details for time of payment, place of payment, method of payment, rent increases, late fees and late payment details, returned payment, application of funds, and delay of occupancy

Paragraph 5: Automatic Renewal and Notice of Termination

• Renumbered (previously Paragraph 4)
• Removed confusing and duplicative language

Paragraph 7: Security Deposit Details

• Renamed paragraph
• Reformatted information for convenience and clarity
• Added definition of wear and tear as defined in the Texas Property Code
• Consolidated list of potential reasonable charges

Paragraph 9: Use and Occupancy

• Renumbered (previously Paragraph 12)
• Clarified Guest language

Paragraph 13: Move-Out

• Renumbered (previously Paragraph 16)
• Reworded Paragraph 13A Move-Out Condition to reflect that the property should be surrendered in a clean condition

Paragraph 14: Property Maintenance

• Renumbered (previously Paragraph 17)
• Added water softeners in Paragraph 14A(13) as a tenant’s responsibility
• Updates to Paragraph 14B Yard Maintenance include:
• Removed reference to common areas maintained by owner’s association; now simply referred to any areas maintained by owner’s association
• Added a clause to exclude tree trimming from Yard Maintenance to ensure safety
• Ensured that all references to yard mean only yard as defined in Paragraph 14B(1)

Paragraph 15: Repairs

• Renumbered (previously Paragraph 18)
• Added the provision, “unless otherwise required by local ordinance,” to Paragraph 15A Repair Requests, as some new local ordinances may determine HVAC is an emergency repair

Paragraph 21: Subordination

• Renumbered (previously Paragraph 24)
• Included a summary of the federal Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act (PTFA)

Paragraph 25: Early Termination

• Renumbered (previously Paragraph 28)
• Added reference to the Early Termination of Residential Lease (TXR 2012) form as an alternative agreement the parties can use

Paragraph 28: Addenda

• Renumbered (previously Paragraph 31)
• Added TXR form numbers
• Removed forms that are not available through Texas REALTORS®
• Added additional blank lines for other brokerage-specific documents

Paragraph 29: Notices

• Renumbered (previously Paragraph 32)
• Updated language to permit notices to be sent via email if the parties agree to that in writing, as permitted by SB 38 and the revised eviction procedures
• Removed blank for fax number

Paragraph 31: Information

• Renumbered (previously Paragraph 34)
• Added an option in Paragraph 31I for the landlord to require the tenant to obtain and maintain liability insurance of a certain listed amount

The following property management forms were updated to match the updated paragraph numbers in the residential lease forms:

• Animal Agreement (TXR 2004)
• Extension of Residential Lease (TXR 2005)
• Residential Lease Amendment (TXR 2014)
• Tenant and Occupant Information (TXR 2016)
• Addendum Regarded Fee in Lieu of a Security Deposit (TXR 2018)
• Lease Amendment Concerning Tenant Change (TXR 2211)
• Itemization of Security Deposit (TXR 2216)
• Notice of Tenant’s Intent to Vacate (TXR 2218)
• Notice of Abandonment (TXR 2224)
• Notice of Late Rent Breach of Lease (TXR 2230)