TRELA is within which broader code of Texas law?

• A. Texas Tax Code
• B. Texas Occupations Code
• C. Texas Property Code
• D. Texas Civil Code

Answer: (B)

TRELA, the Texas Real Estate Licensing Act, is part of the state's system for professional licensing and regulation. It is codified within the Texas Occupations Code, which covers licensing and discipline for various professions, including real estate brokers and salespeople. This placement aligns with TRELA’s purpose: it governs who may practice real estate, the requirements for obtaining and renewing licenses, and the disciplinary actions that can be taken against licensees. It wouldn’t be placed in the Texas Tax Code, which handles taxes; in the Texas Property Code, which focuses on property rights and related transactions; or in the Texas Civil Code, which deals with contracts and obligations but not licensing regimes.