Texas License Law
Under TREC rules, a Texas licensee who represents a party in a transaction where their close relative is on the other side must:
AWithdraw from the transaction immediately
BDisclose the relationship to all parties✓ Correct
CHave TREC approve the transaction first
DIncrease their commission to cover the conflict
Explanation
TREC rules require a licensee to disclose any relationship that could create a conflict of interest, including representing a party in a transaction where a family member or close relative is on the other side.
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