Agency
In Texas, an agent who earns a commission while failing to disclose a material fact about the property may be required to:
APay a TREC fine only
BForfeit the commission and face TREC disciplinary action and potential civil liability✓ Correct
CReturn half the commission to the buyer
DDisclose the fact after closing with no further consequence
Explanation
Failure to disclose a known material fact may result in the agent forfeiting their commission (since it was not earned honestly), facing TREC disciplinary action, and being liable to harmed parties in civil lawsuits.
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