Texas · Chapter 14 of 44

Agency Relationships in Texas

Types of agency, general vs. special agency, fiduciary duties, and Texas's unique INTERMEDIARY relationship (not dual agency).

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What Is Agency

Agency is a fiduciary relationship where the agent acts on behalf of the principal with the principal's consent. Real estate licensees can be agents for the buyer, seller, both (with consent), or neither (subagent or intermediary). Agency creates fiduciary duties.

Texas Property Code Chapter 12

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