Agency
Under Texas law, a sponsored sales agent owes fiduciary duties to:
ATheir sponsoring broker only
BThe client of the sponsoring broker
CBoth the sponsoring broker and the broker's clients✓ Correct
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Explanation
A sales agent in Texas owes duties to both their sponsoring broker and to the broker's clients. The broker is vicariously liable for the acts of their sponsored agents within the scope of the agency relationship.
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