How can a violation of TREC regulations impact a real estate license?

The correct response reflects the serious nature of violations against TREC (Texas Real Estate Commission) regulations. Violations can lead to significant disciplinary actions, which include both suspension and revocation of a real estate license.

When a license is suspended, it means that the individual cannot practice real estate for a certain period due to the violation. This serves as a temporary measure to protect public interests while allowing the individual an opportunity to rectify the circumstances that led to the suspension.

Revocation, on the other hand, is a more severe action where the individual's license is permanently taken away, prohibiting them from practicing in the real estate profession altogether. Depending on the severity of the violation, TREC can impose either action to maintain ethical standards and to uphold the integrity of the real estate profession.

The combination of both potential actions—suspension and revocation—illustrates the seriousness with which TREC treats regulatory violations, ensuring that licensed professionals adhere to established laws and regulations designed to protect both the public and the industry as a whole.