Environmental
In Texas, a property buyer who discovers undisclosed contamination after closing may have claims against all of the following EXCEPT:
AThe seller under the Texas DTPA for concealment
BTREC for failing to prevent the sale✓ Correct
CThe listing agent for failing to disclose a known material defect
DThe responsible party under CERCLA contribution
Explanation
TREC is the regulatory agency that licenses real estate professionals; it does not guarantee transactions or compensate buyers for undisclosed defects (except through the Recovery Trust Account in specific circumstances involving license holder misconduct). Claims would be against the seller (DTPA), the agent (malpractice), or the responsible party (CERCLA).
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