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Breaking News: TDI Proposes New Stat Codes for Recent Rate Rule Changes

(12/6/2019)
The Texas Department of Insurance published a proposal to amend the Texas Title Insurance Statistical Plan via the addition of new stat codes for changes made to rules R-5 and R-8 when the new rate rule changes were adopted earlier this year.

Breaking News: CFPB Requests Public Comment on TILA, RESPA, TRID Assessment

(11/20/2019)
The CFPB is requesting public comment on its plans to conduct an assessment of the TILA and the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 1974 Integrated Disclosure Rule and certain related amendments.

Compliance Update: Realtors Subject to New TREC Rules Prohibiting Pay-to-Play Programs

(11/12/2019)
The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) recently amended their rules related to rebates and specifically highlighted the prohibition of pay-to-play arrangements in the real estate marketplace.

Real Estate Is Changing in 2020…Are You?

(11/11/2019)
As a title agent, you may not feel a close connection to the fast-paced world of venture capital—but that doesn’t mean there isn’t one. The fact is, record levels of venture capital have been pouring into real estate technology, or “realtech."

Compliance Update: New TDI Rules for All Texas Licensed Escrow Officers and Title Agents

(9/17/2019)
In December TDI Commissioner Sullivan adopted new title licensing rules to implement statutory changes recently made by the Texas Legislature. The changes officially went into effect March 7, 2019; however, TDI implemented a six-month grace period.

TLTA Event Calendar

Texas Land Title School

April 20-22, 2020 - Austin, TX

2020 Annual Conference and Business Meeting

June 17-19, 2020 - San Antonio, TX

Texas Land Title Institute

Dec. 3-4, 2020 - San Antonio, TX