Texas License Law
Under Texas Occupations Code, a person who acts as an unlicensed real estate broker may be subject to:
AOnly a $500 administrative fine
BA civil penalty and may be prohibited from collecting compensation for the transaction✓ Correct
COnly a requirement to become licensed
DCriminal charges only if they received money
Explanation
Under Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1101, acting as a broker without a license is a violation that can result in civil penalties. An unlicensed person may not sue to collect compensation for real estate services that required a license. The attorney general may also pursue injunctive relief.
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