Texas Real Estate Broker License
Requirements, fees, and steps to upgrade to broker
Experience Requirements
4 years active experience as licensed agent within last 5 years with 360 experience points
Points Required: 360 experience points
Experience points increasing to 720 under new rules. Points documented via transaction reports.
Education Requirements
Total 900 education hours required. Bachelor's degree satisfies 630 hours of related education.
Required Courses:
- 270 hours Qualifying Education (same as salesperson: Principles I & II, Agency, Contracts, Promulgated Forms, Finance)
- 30 hours Real Estate Brokerage (within 2 years of application)
- 630 hours Related Education (or bachelor's degree equivalent)
Broker Responsibility Course now required for all broker applicants.
Broker Examination
Exam Name
Texas Real Estate Broker Examination
Provider
Pearson VUE
Format
National portion + State-specific portion
Passing Score
70% on each portion
Exam Fee
$39
Retake Policy
Can retake failed portions
Fees
| Application Fee | $305 |
| Examination Fee | $39 |
| Background Check | $41 |
| Total | $385 |
Does not include education costs.
Timeline
Gain Experience
Complete 4 years as licensed agent with 360+ points
4+ years
Complete Broker Education
Complete 900 total education hours
6-12 months
Submit Application
Apply through TREC with experience documentation
2-4 weeks
Pass Broker Exam
Schedule and pass exam at Pearson VUE
1-2 weeks
License Renewal
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Renewal Fee
$220
CE Hours Required
18 hours
Online Renewal
Available
18 hours of TREC-approved continuing education including legal and ethics updates
Reciprocity Agreements
Texas has reciprocity agreements with other states.
Texas does not have reciprocity with any state. All applicants must meet full Texas requirements.
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