# Real Estate Exam [Texas] 07, Commission Payment Rules in Texas

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Podcast: [Real Estate Exam Prep](https://stenobird.com/podcast/real-estate-exam-prep-7644240)
Published: 2026-04-22T00:21:14+00:00
Episode link: https://open-exam-prep.com/
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## Resource

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - That all real estate commissions in Texas must be paid to the sponsoring broker, never directly to a sales agent. - How to correctly handle bonuses or other valuable consideration offered by clients or builders. - That TREC does not mediate commission disputes between licensees; these are handled through mediation, arbitration, or the courts. - The requirements for legally enforceable commission agreements, including the necessity of a written and signed document. - The rules governing real estate team names, advertising, and how teams are compensated through their sponsoring broker. For more free exam prep tools, practice questions, and AI-powered explanations, visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ or YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep

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