Question 17

His license will be suspended automatically

In the event that a licensee is found in violation following a complaint filed with the Commission, the most likely consequence is an automatic suspension of their license.

A) He must complete 16 hours of continuing education

While completing continuing education may be a requirement for license renewal or maintenance, it is not a direct consequence of being found in violation after a complaint. Therefore, this option does not accurately reflect the likely outcome in this scenario.

B) He must attend a full meeting of TREC

Attending a meeting of the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) may be necessary for various reasons, but it is not a standard consequence of a violation. This option does not align with the repercussions typically enforced for license violations.

C) He may pay only a monetary civil penalty

Although paying a monetary civil penalty is a possible consequence of a violation, it is not the only or most definitive outcome. This option fails to account for the more severe consequence of automatic license suspension, which is more likely in this context.

D) His license will be suspended automatically

This option correctly identifies the consequence of an automatic suspension of the license following a finding of violation by the Commission. It represents the most serious and immediate repercussion a licensee faces in such situations.

Conclusion

The correct answer, indicating that the license will be automatically suspended, reflects the gravity of violations in the regulatory framework. Other options do not adequately capture the severity of consequences that follow such findings, making them less relevant in this context. Automatic suspension serves as a critical measure to uphold standards within the profession.