Texas
Buyer agreement tracking built for Texas agents.
Since January 1, 2026, Texas law requires a written agreement before you show a buyer residential property: a full TXR 1501, or a TXR 1508 showing form that dies in 14 days. ExactCircle tracks every one of those clocks, emails you before they run out, and keeps the audit trail your broker will ask for.
Why Texas agents can't afford to wing it.
Texas was already strict on buyer representation. SB 1968 moved the requirement into statute and added a second form with a 14-day fuse, so the number of dated documents you personally have to track just went up.
It's state law now, not just a settlement term
SB 1968 took effect January 1, 2026. Section 1101.563 of the Texas Occupations Code now requires a written agreement with a prospective buyer before you show residential property, or, if you show nothing, before you present an offer. This is TRELA, with the disciplinary exposure that implies.
TXR 1508 gives you 14 days, per property
The new showing form terminates when the showing ends, and in no event later than 14 calendar days. It's non-exclusive and covers one address. Work eight unrepresented prospects and you are running eight separate clocks, and nothing reminds you about any of them.
Brokers want proof, fast
When your managing broker asks for every active agreement and its status, the answer shouldn't take 45 minutes in Gmail. ExactCircle makes it a 10-second export.
How ExactCircle works for TREC compliance.
Upload your signed TXR 1501s and 1508s
Store signed Texas REALTORS® Buyer/Tenant Representation Agreements (TXR 1501) and Unrepresented Customer Showing Forms (TXR 1508) in a private, encrypted vault. One PDF per agreement, instantly retrievable.
Automatic expiry reminders
Get emailed 7 days, 3 days, and on the day an agreement expires. On a 14-day TXR 1508 that means a warning while you still have time to paper it properly, with no calendar entries to maintain.
Broker-ready audit trail
Every create, edit, upload, and reminder is logged with a timestamp. Export a full compliance report per agreement in one click.
TREC buyer agreements at a glance
What changed on January 1, 2026, which form covers which situation, and where ExactCircle fits.
- The requirement
- §1101.563, Texas Occupations Code, added by SB 1968 and effective January 1, 2026: a written agreement with a prospective buyer before showing residential real property, or, if none is shown, before presenting an offer.
- Full representation
- TXR 1501, Buyer/Tenant Representation Agreement, Long Form. The 2026 revision dropped “Residential” from the title so it covers more transaction types, and added an optional broker retainer. Requires a definite termination date.
- Showing only
- TXR 1508, Unrepresented Customer Showing Form, new for 2026. Non-exclusive, one property, no representation and no advice. Terminates at the conclusion of the showing and in no event later than 14 calendar days.
- Termination & protection period
- TXR 1503 ends a representation agreement early; its 2026 revision moved the protection period into its own paragraph. Track both the end date and the protection window.
- Compensation
- Must be disclosed in conspicuous language as not set by law and fully negotiable. The signed PDF stored in ExactCircle is your proof of the agreed terms.
- Who it doesn't cover
- The §1101.563 written-agreement requirement doesn't extend to commercial buyers, or to tenants, residential or commercial.
- Where the forms come from
- TREC regulates licensing and discipline but doesn't promulgate a buyer representation agreement. TXR forms come from Texas REALTORS®; some brokerages use their own.
Last reviewed August 2026 against the Texas REALTORS® January 2026 forms changes and SB 1968. This is not legal advice. For TREC-specific guidance, consult your managing broker or visit trec.texas.gov.
Questions from Texas agents
What's the difference between TXR 1501 and TXR 1508?+
TXR 1501 is the Buyer/Tenant Representation Agreement, the full one, where you represent the buyer and it runs to a definite termination date you negotiate. TXR 1508 is the Unrepresented Customer Showing Form, new for 2026: it creates no representation, covers a single property, promises no advice or opinions, and terminates when the showing ends or 14 calendar days after it's initialed, whichever comes first. If the customer wants advice, negotiation, or representation, you execute a representation agreement first.
How do I track a form that only lasts 14 days?+
The same way you track a 12-month one. Enter the initial date as the start and 14 days later as the end, and ExactCircle emails you 7 days, 3 days, and on the day. Because TXR 1508 is per-property, agents working several unrepresented prospects usually have several overlapping clocks, which is exactly the case where a dashboard beats memory.
Does ExactCircle replace the TXR 1501?+
No. ExactCircle tracks and stores your signed Texas REALTORS® forms, and does not generate or modify them. You still execute agreements using zipForms, your MLS, or your transaction management system. Note that TREC doesn't promulgate a buyer representation agreement at all; the forms you'll be uploading are Texas REALTORS® forms or your brokerage's own.
Can my broker see my agreements?+
On the Solo plan each agent manages their own dashboard, and you can export a CSV anytime your broker requests documentation. If your office wants shared visibility, the Team plan puts every agent's agreements on one dashboard with the broker CC'd on reminders.
How much does it cost?+
Solo is $29/mo per agent. Team is $99/mo for 5 agents on a shared dashboard, then $19.80/mo per additional agent. No contracts, cancel anytime, and a 30-day money-back guarantee.
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The Texas forms, one page each
What each one does, and how long it lasts before you need a new one.
TXR 1501
Buyer/Tenant Representation Agreement (Long Form)
The full Texas buyer representation agreement. Makes the buyer your client and runs to a termination date you negotiate.
Maximum term: Negotiated
TXR 1507
Residential Buyer/Tenant Representation Agreement (Short Form)
A one-page alternative to TXR 1501 that is really two forms in one: full representation, or showing services only for a flat fee.
Maximum term: Negotiated
TXR 1508
Unrepresented Customer Showing Form
Lets you show a property without representing anyone. Expires at the end of the showing, or 14 days if no showing happens.
Maximum term: 14 days
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