Texas Real Estate Agent License
Complete requirements guide for Texas
Pre-Licensing Education
Complete six 30-hour courses totaling 180 hours from TREC-approved providers.
Required Courses (180 hours total):
- • Principles of Real Estate I (30 hours)
- • Principles of Real Estate II (30 hours)
- • Law of Agency (30 hours)
- • Law of Contracts (30 hours)
- • Promulgated Contracts (30 hours)
- • Real Estate Finance (30 hours)
Must pass each course before taking the state exam.
State Examination
Exam Name
Texas Real Estate Sales Agent Examination
Provider
Pearson VUE
Format
National portion + State-specific portion
Passing Score
70% on each portion
Exam Fee
$43
Retake Policy: After 3 failed attempts, must complete 30 additional hours of education
Background Check
Type: Electronic fingerprinting
Cost: $41
Sponsoring Broker
License issued as inactive; must be sponsored by active Texas broker to practice
Fee Breakdown
| Examination Fee | $43 |
| Application Fee | $185 |
| Fingerprinting | $41 |
| Total Fees | $269 |
Does not include pre-licensing course costs ($500-$1,000). Optional Fitness Determination: $52.
License Renewal
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Renewal Fee
$110
CE Required
18 hours
Online Renewal
Yes
18 hours of TREC-approved continuing education, including legal and ethics updates
License Reciprocity
Texas has limited reciprocity agreements. Out-of-state licensees may still need to complete Texas-specific requirements.
States with Agreements:
- • Arkansas: May waive some education requirements
- • Louisiana: May waive some education requirements
- • Oklahoma: May waive some education requirements
Texas Real Estate Commission
- Official Website
- (512) 936-3000
- Apply Online
Helpful Tools
Upgrade to Broker
Requires 4 years experience and 900 total education hours (including 270 additional hours)
- • 4 years experience required
- • 270 additional education hours
- • Broker exam required
Last verified: 2026-01-12