Agency
A Texas real estate agent who earns an undisclosed secret profit from a transaction is breaching the duty of:
AObedience
BLoyalty and accounting✓ Correct
CConfidentiality
DDisclosure to the other party
Explanation
Earning a secret profit (undisclosed commission, kickback, or profit) from a transaction violates the fiduciary duties of loyalty (putting client interests first) and accounting (being honest about all money received related to the transaction).
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