Texas REALTORS® has opened proposed form updates — including three new forms — for member comment through April 30. The most significant change is the removal of broker-to-broker compensation from the Residential Listing Agreement Exclusive Right To Sell (TXR 1101). Several additional updates are designed to align Texas REALTORS® forms with changes proposed by the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC). If adopted, final revised and new forms are expected to be available to members in early summer 2026.
Full details on all proposed changes are below. Submit comments via the links on the following pages:
Residential Real Estate Listing Agreement Exclusive Right to Sell (TXR 1101)
- Generators added to the list of Improvements in Paragraph 2B, consistent with TREC forms
- Removed the broker-to-broker compensation option in Paragraph 5
- Added an option in Paragraph 5 for additional compensation to the seller's broker when the buyer is unrepresented
- Updated internal section references to reflect the above changes
Removing broker-to-broker compensation is intended to simplify transactions, reduce liability, and align with the removal of broker compensation from the MLS and proposed changes to TREC contracts. Read more.
Named Exclusion Addendum to Listing (TXR 1402)
- Removed references to specific paragraph numbers in the listing agreement to ensure compatibility across all Texas REALTORS® listing agreements
Exclusive Agency Addendum to Listing (TXR 1403)
- Removed references to specific paragraph numbers in the listing agreement to ensure compatibility across all Texas REALTORS® listing agreements
Amendment to Residential Listing Exclusive Right to Sell (TXR 1404)
- Renamed from Amendment to Listing to Amendment to Residential Listing Exclusive Right to Sell to clarify that this form applies specifically to TXR 1101
- Added explicit notice that TXR 1404 may only be used to amend TXR 1101
- Aligned language with proposed changes to Paragraph 5 of TXR 1101
- Removed all references to TXR 1201, as amendments to that form will now use the proposed new TXR 1422
Because listing agreements vary, each will have its own dedicated amendment form going forward.
Seller's Disclosure Notice (TXR 1406)
- Cooktop and Range/Stove combined in Section 1 to reduce confusion
- Added a table header at the top of Pages 2 & 3 for improved clarity
- Added other as a disclosure option to clarify that all diseased trees — not just those affected by oak wilt — must be disclosed
- Added property conditions in Section 3 to align with disclosures that TREC has proposed adding per Sunset Commission recommendations, including the presence of conservation easements, private roads on or adjoining the property, and additional disclosures related to aboveground and underground storage tanks
- Added Alkali-Silica Reaction (ASR) aka "Concrete Cancer" in Section 3
- Moved former Section 5 to Section 8; added a new Section 5 requiring disclosure of all insurance covering the property — including whether the seller has been unable to obtain coverage — consistent with additional disclosures proposed by TREC per Sunset Commission recommendations
- Rearranged Section 10 (formerly Section 8)
- Expanded Section 11 (formerly Section 9) to clarify that required disclosures include inspections of systems such as the roof, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and pool, as well as specialized inspections; removed the table in favor of inspection reports provided directly; added a field for the seller to indicate the number of reports provided; added a statement reminding sellers of their legal obligation to disclose known material facts and defects
- Added a field to disclose the property's security system provider and contact number, if applicable
Buyer/Tenant Representation Agreement – Long Form (TXR 1501)
- Added a statement in Paragraph 3C emphasizing that the Market Area field must be completed and not left blank
- Added clarifying language that attending an open house or showing without the client's broker does not constitute a violation of the client's obligations
- Reworded Paragraph 7C (Source of Compensation) for greater clarity
- Updated numbering in Paragraph 7D for consistency
- Removed Paragraph 7E, which is no longer necessary following the elimination of broker-to-broker compensation from the residential listing agreement
General Information and Notice to Consumers (TXR 1506)
Additions include:
- A notification in the compensation section that a broker may pay or receive a referral fee to or from another broker
- A new paragraph explaining solar power systems
- A disclaimer clarifying that the document is a general consumer reference, not legal advice
- Minor language and formatting updates for consistency and clarity
Residential Buyer/Tenant Representation Agreement – Short Form (TXR 1507)
- Added a statement in Paragraph 3C emphasizing that the Market Area field must be completed and not left blank
- Capitalized Market Area throughout, consistent with its use as a defined term in other forms
- Added clarifying language that attending an open house or showing without the client's broker does not violate the client's obligations
- Reworded Paragraph 7C (Source of Compensation) for greater clarity
- Updated compensation disclosure language for consistency with other forms
New Residential Condominium Contract (Completed Construction) (TXR 1608)
The following changes align with proposed updates to TREC contracts:
- Changed option fee, earnest money, and contract to lowercase throughout
- Added a definition of Legal Holiday in Paragraph 5A(2)
- Moved the description of all attached addenda and notices from Paragraph 6 to Paragraph 22
- Added a new seller's disclosure regarding groundwater and surface water rights in Paragraph 7J to satisfy the Water Notice disclosure obligation promulgated by TREC
- Updated Paragraph 8 disclosure and removed the statement regarding brokers' fees
- Revised Paragraph 12: (a) Paragraph 12A now covers only buyer and seller expenses other than brokerage compensation; (b) brokerage compensation is addressed separately in Paragraph 12B; (c) buyers now have the option to contribute toward the seller's brokerage compensation; (d) Paragraph 12C reworded for clarity
- Added a disclosure in Paragraph 20 regarding governmental reporting requirements, designated as a buyer expense
- Revised Paragraph 21 to permit notices by overnight courier and allow delivery to either the other party or their agent (previously limited to the other party directly)
- Reorganized Paragraph 22 to incorporate notices, in addition to addenda, as part of the contract
- Reorganized the Broker Information page and moved intermediary information to its own dedicated section
- Removed the broker-to-broker compensation disclosure at the bottom of page 12
New Residential Condominium Contract (Incomplete Construction) (TXR 1609)
The following changes align with proposed updates to TREC contracts:
- Changed option fee, earnest money, and contract to lowercase throughout
- Added a definition of Legal Holiday in Paragraph 5A(2)
- Moved the description of all attached addenda and notices from Paragraph 6 to Paragraph 22
- Added a new seller's disclosure regarding groundwater and surface water rights in Paragraph 7K to satisfy the Water Notice disclosure obligation promulgated by TREC
- Updated Paragraph 8 disclosure and removed the statement regarding brokers' fees
- Revised Paragraph 12: (a) Paragraph 12A now covers only buyer and seller expenses other than brokerage compensation; (b) brokerage compensation is addressed separately in Paragraph 12B; (c) buyers now have the option to contribute toward the seller's brokerage compensation; (d) Paragraph 12C reworded for clarity
- Added a disclosure in Paragraph 20 regarding governmental reporting requirements, designated as a buyer expense
- Revised Paragraph 21 to permit notices by overnight courier and allow delivery to either the other party or their agent (previously limited to the other party directly)
- Reorganized Paragraph 22 to incorporate notices, in addition to addenda, as part of the contract
- Reorganized the Broker Information page and moved intermediary information to its own dedicated section
- Removed the broker-to-broker compensation disclosure at the bottom of page 12
Buyer's Walk-Through, Confirmation, and Acceptance Form (TXR 1925)
- Added clarification that sight unseen refers specifically to a property that has not been physically viewed in person
Residential Contract Critical Date List (TXR 1958)
- Replaced federal reserve bank holiday with Legal Holiday and added a corresponding definition, bringing the form into alignment with TREC's proposed definition of Legal Holiday
Wire Fraud Warning (TXR 2517)
- Changed Buyers and Sellers to Consumers in the title and signature lines to broaden the form's applicability across a wider range of transaction types
Proposed New Forms
Property Condition Statement (TXR 1421)
- New form for sellers to disclose conditions affecting the property
- May be used in addition to — or in transactions where the seller is not required to provide — the notice described in §5.008 of the Texas Property Code
Amendment to Farm and Ranch Listing Exclusive Right to Sell (TXR 1422)
- New form created specifically to amend the Farm and Ranch Real Estate Listing Agreement Exclusive Right to Sell (TXR 1201)
- Previously, amendments to TXR 1201 were made using TXR 1404; each listing agreement will now have its own dedicated amendment form
Compensation Agreement Between Brokers Farm and Ranch (TXR 2406)
- New form for use in farm and ranch transactions where the seller has authorized the listing broker to share compensation with a cooperating broker, formalizing that arrangement in a written agreement between brokers
- Previously handled through the general Compensation Agreement Between Brokers (TXR 2402)
Proposed Forms to Be Retired
Seller's Notice to Buyer of Removal of Contingency Under Addendum for Back-Up Contract (TXR 1913)
- TREC has proposed a new Addendum for "Back-Up" Contract (TREC 62-0) which, if adopted, will render this form unnecessary
Compensation Agreement Between Brokers (TXR 2402)
- Being retired to align with the removal of broker-to-broker compensation from TXR 1101
- Retiring this form is intended to reduce confusion and steer parties toward using Paragraph 12 of the contract to negotiate compensation contributions
Note that while broker-to-broker compensation is not prohibited by law, it will no longer be an available option within the Texas REALTORS® residential listing agreement.