Who sets the license renewal fees for real estate professionals in Texas?

The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) is the regulatory body responsible for licensing and regulating real estate professionals in Texas. This includes the authority to set and collect license renewal fees for agents and brokers. TREC ensures that these fees align with the costs necessary to support its operations and the enforcement of real estate laws within the state.

The other entities mentioned do not have the authority to set these fees. The state legislature may create laws that govern the real estate profession, but they delegate the specifics of licensing, including fees, to TREC. Individual brokers cannot set or influence the statewide licensing fees; they operate under the framework established by TREC. Similarly, county appraisal districts are related to property valuation for taxation purposes and do not play a role in the licensing process or fee structure for real estate professionals.