How to Become a Real Estate Agent in Texas
180 hours of pre-licensing education, then the Pearson VUE exam. State fees come to $297, on top of a course starting at $149.
Requirements set by Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC).
The steps, in order
- 1
Check you're eligible
Texas requires you to be at least 18. Minimum education: None specified (must meet TREC honesty/trustworthiness/integrity qualifications).
- 2
Complete 180 hours of pre-licensing education
Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) requires 180 hours from an approved school before you can sit the exam.
- 3
Pass the Pearson VUE licensing exam
Texas uses Pearson VUE. The exam is 125 questions, split 85 national and 40 state. The exam fee is $54.
- 4
Submit fingerprints and a background check
Texas charges $38 for fingerprinting and the background check.
- 5
Apply for your license
The application fee is $205, paid to Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC).
- 6
Keep the license current
Texas requires 18 hours of continuing education every 2 years to renew.
Next steps
Texas Real Estate License FAQ
How many hours of real estate school does Texas require? ▾
Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) requires 180 hours of approved pre-licensing education before you can sit the licensing exam.
How much does a Texas real estate license cost? ▾
Texas charges $297 in state fees: $54 exam fee, $205 application fee, $38 fingerprinting. Your course is the other half of the cost and is priced by the school, not the state.
What are the requirements to get a real estate license in Texas? ▾
You must be at least 18 and have: None specified (must meet TREC honesty/trustworthiness/integrity qualifications), complete 180 hours of pre-licensing education, and pass the Pearson VUE licensing exam.
What is on the Texas real estate exam? ▾
Texas uses Pearson VUE. The exam is 125 questions: 85 on national real estate practice and 40 on Texas law.