Education and training
Evidence reviewedComplete 180 classroom hours: 30 hours each in Principles of Real Estate I, Principles of Real Estate II, Law of Agency, Law of Contracts, Promulgated Contract Forms, and Real Estate Finance.
Texas · Real Estate Agent
Texas Real Estate Agent License Requirements
Provenance
Official sources
- https://www.trec.texas.gov/Retrieved 2026-09-03
- https://www.trec.texas.gov/agency-information/fee-scheduleRetrieved 2026-09-03
- https://www.trec.texas.gov/become-licensed/sales-agentRetrieved 2026-09-03
- https://www.trec.texas.gov/fingerprint-requirementsRetrieved 2026-09-03
Official-source reference
Licensing requirements
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Exams
Evidence reviewedPearson VUE administers the state and national examinations after TREC reviews the applicant's education. Failing either examination three times requires additional education before another attempt.
Application fee
Evidence reviewedTREC's fee schedule effective December 15, 2025 lists a $206 total for an original sales-agent application.
Background check
Evidence reviewedEvery person applying for or renewing a TREC license must provide fingerprints for a criminal-history check.
Processing timeline
Evidence reviewedAn applicant has one year from the application filing date to meet all sales-agent licensing requirements.
Endorsement or reciprocity
Evidence reviewedTexas has no real-estate-license reciprocity with another state; an applicant must satisfy all current Texas licensing requirements.
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