Texas Seller’s Disclosure Notice (TREC Form 1406)

The Texas Seller’s Disclosure Notice (TREC Form 1406) is a required form that homeowners must provide to buyers when selling most residential properties in Texas. It outlines the property’s condition, prior repairs, and any known defects.

🏠 What the Texas Seller’s Disclosure Notice Includes

The disclosure covers a wide range of property details, including:

  • Roof condition and past repairs
  • Foundation issues or movement
  • Plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems
  • Water damage or penetration
  • Termites or wood-destroying insects
  • Flooding history and insurance claims
  • Leaks, cracks, and structural issues
  • Previous inspections or reports

Texas requires sellers to disclose **any known material defects**, even if repairs were previously completed.

📋 Why the Texas Seller’s Disclosure Notice Is Required

Texas law requires sellers to give buyers a full written overview of the property’s condition before a contract becomes binding. The goal is to help buyers make informed decisions and avoid surprises after closing.

  • Buyers understand the home’s current condition and past issues
  • Sellers reduce the risk of disputes or legal claims later
  • The notice creates a clear record of what the seller knew at the time of sale

If the form is not delivered on time, the buyer may have the right to cancel the contract or renegotiate the terms. The disclosure ensures transparency in Texas real estate transactions.

🏡 Texas FSBO Sellers Must Also Provide the Disclosure

If you’re selling your Texas home without a Realtor (FSBO), you are still legally required to complete the Seller’s Disclosure Notice unless an exemption applies.

Useful Texas FSBO resources:

📚 Learn more in our Real Estate Glossary.