Bill

HB 2998

87(R) - 2021
House Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate Business and Commerce
House Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate Business and Commerce

Contact the Author

Reggie Smith

Phone:

512-463-0297

Capitol Office:

E2.404

Email:

Vote Recommendation

Yes
  • Positive
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Positive
  • Positive

Author(s)

Reggie Smith

Sponsor(s)

Larry Taylor

Bill Caption

Relating to the requirement that certain business entities obtain a license from the Texas Real Estate Commission.

Fiscal Notes

No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

HB 2998 would stipulate that an LLC or an S corporation is not required to be licensed if the entity receives compensation on behalf of a licensed broker or sales agent that is earned by the license holder while engaged in real estate brokerage; performs no other acts of a broker; is registered with the TREC; and is at least 51 percent owned by the license holder on whose behalf the entity receives compensation. In effect, this bill would allow real estate agents to take advantage of the benefits of operating as an LLC or S Corp without having to go through duplicate licensure. Because the individual agent is required to be licensed, there is no reason to require the business they operate to also be licensed. 

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action supports HB 2998 which upholds our principles of individual liberty, limited government, and free markets by limiting or eliminating unnecessary duplicate licensure. 

Contact the Author

Reggie Smith

Phone:

512-463-0297

Capitol Office:

E2.404

Email: