Fair Housing
A Texas licensed agent who witnesses a colleague using discriminatory practices in a real estate transaction has an obligation to:
AIgnore it since they are not directly involved
BReport the activity to their broker and/or appropriate authorities, as allowing discrimination to continue may create liability✓ Correct
COnly report it if the discriminated party files a complaint
DWarn the colleague privately and take no further action
Explanation
Texas licensees have a professional and ethical obligation not to participate in or facilitate discrimination. Witnessing discriminatory practices should be reported to the supervising broker and may require reporting to HUD, TDHCA, or other authorities.
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