Texas REALTORS® is committed to advocating for a strong real estate industry, advancing a culture of continued learning, and staying ahead of issues concerning members and their clients. Texas REALTORS®, founded in 1920, is composed of over 135,000 REALTORS®, making it the largest and most powerful professional membership association in Texas. Here are a few interesting facts about the association:

GENERAL INFORMATION
The annual budget for Texas REALTORS® is over $23 million. There are over 75 employees, including 6 field reps, who serve
Texas REALTORS® throughout the state. In 1920, the association began when attendees from 7 Texas cities gathered in Dallas to officially form the Texas Association
of Real Estate Boards. Dues the first year were set at $2. Today, there are over 142,000 total members, with over 135,000 REALTORS®. The number of REALTORS®
in Texas grew 25% from 2016 to 2020. More than 1/3 of REALTORS® have joined the association in the last 3 years. About 63% of Texas REALTORS® are women.
Over 80% of real estate licensees are Texas REALTORS®.

THE TEXAS REALTORS® BUILDING
Construction on the Texas REALTORS® building began in 1989, and doors were officially opened in 1991. The building is fully owned by Texas REALTORS®-the mortgage
was paid off in 2003. Operating costs approach $600,000 annually. The building has 39,164 square feet; 43% is leased to tenants. The Independent Insurance Agents of
Texas, which occupies part of the first floor, has been a tenant since the building opened.

LEGAL
Six staff attorneys fielded over 18,000 Legal Hotline calls in 2020. That’s around 70 per day and over 3,000 per attorney. Since 1995, the Legal Hotline has taken over 330,000 calls from Texas REALTORS® Texas REALTORS® has more than 130 forms—including 40 commercial forms—for the exclusive use of members and their clients.

GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS Texas REALTORS® engages in politics, public policy, and fundraising to protect private property rights and Texas real estate. 

LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS
The association reviews every bill filed during the legislative session for potential impact on real estate. In 2019, Texas REALTORS® tracked 2,784 of 7,851 bills and resolutions
filed.
Texas REALTORS® Legislative Priorities for the 87th Texas Legislature are at www.texasrealestate.com/issues.

POLITICAL AFFAIRS
94% of REALTOR®-supported candidates representing Texas at the state and federal levels won their races in the 2020 election cycle.

REALTORS® serve on Legislative Contact Teams for all 181 Texas lawmakers.

LCOAL ISSUSE
The Issues Mobilization Program helps local REALTOR® associations that have identified local ordinances that could affect all Texas REALTORS® or property owners.

Recent campaigns have addressed a municipal land development code, unfair ordinances against housing options, and a local ballot measure to increase sales tax to fund
projects to attract new residents.

MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS The earliest Texas REALTOR® magazine on file was published in 1936. The current circulation of Texas REALTOR® magazine is over 110,000 copies. Ten issues are published each year with a net cost of 25 cents a member per issue. That’s $2.50 per year per member.  Texas REALTORS® spends nearly $900,000 annually marketing the value of using a Texas REALTOR® to consumers and enhancing the image and professionalism of the industry. Over the past few years, Texas REALTORS® have saved hundreds of thousands of dollars through the OfficeMax/Office Depot member benefit program alone. This is just one of the 15-member benefit partners offering discounts of at least 15% to Texas REALTORS®. Texas REALTORS® sends over 900,000 emails a month to keep members up to date on the latest information and happenings.

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS Texas REALTORS® provides professional standards services statewide, processing ethics complaints and providing arbitration and ombudsman services. The association processes over 500 member and consumer complaints and inquiries annually. Around 50% of complaints are resolved through the Ombudsman Program.

TEXAS REALTORS® CONFERENCE The first Texas REALTORS® convention was held in 1920 at the Gunter Hotel in San Antonio and was attended by 89 delegates. The total cost to put on that convention was $677.50. Today, the Texas REALTORS® Conference and Trade Expo attracts over 1,600 attendees per year. The annual trade show features 160 vendors showcasing the latest real estate products and services.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 52,000 members attended 4,929 education classes hosted by Texas REALTORS® in 2020, averaging 20 classes and 206 students per workday. GRI is the most prevalent designation among members. There are 12,306 active members who have earned the GRI, more than in any other state. The Texas REALTORS® Leadership Program is in its 17th year, with 2,016 graduates.

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