Agency
In Texas, an unlicensed assistant working in a real estate office may lawfully:
AShow properties to prospective buyers
BHost open houses and negotiate offers
CPerform ministerial tasks such as scheduling appointments, answering phones, and preparing documents✓ Correct
DCollect earnest money checks from buyers
Explanation
Unlicensed assistants may perform ministerial tasks (clerical work, scheduling, document preparation, delivering documents) but cannot perform acts requiring a license (showing properties, negotiating, explaining contract terms, collecting earnest money).
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