How to get a Texas real estate license
Texas real estate salesperson exam requirements: hours, vendor, national vs state portions, and how to prepare for the licensing exam — from the official commission.
- Salesperson hours
- 180 (six 30-hour TREC-approved courses: Principles of RE I & II, Law of Agency, Law of Contracts, Promulgated Contract Forms, Real Estate Finance)
- Broker requirement
- 900 total hours of qualifying/related education (270 hours qualifying education minimum) plus experience requirement (typically 4 years of licensed experience within the preceding 5 years)
- Exam vendor
- Pearson VUE
- Exam structure
- Salesperson: 150 questions total, 80 national + 40 state, 4 hours; scored separately. Broker: 80 national + 50 state questions, 4 hours
- Passing
- 70% on each section (salesperson); some sources cite 75% for broker — confirm exact current cut score in the official Pearson VUE TX candidate handbook
Some Texas details were ambiguous on the official site when we researched this (July 2026) — double-check specifics with the commission before you rely on them.
Preparing for the Texas exam
PrepTempo's Salesperson and Broker courses cover the national portion — property, contracts, financing, agency, and practice — which is the same in Texas and the larger share of the exam. Study your Texas state-law portion from the commission on top of the core.
Texas real estate license FAQ
How many hours are required for a Texas real estate license?
180 (six 30-hour TREC-approved courses: Principles of RE I & II, Law of Agency, Law of Contracts, Promulgated Contract Forms, Real Estate Finance)
What does the Texas real estate salesperson exam cover?
Salesperson: 150 questions total, 80 national + 40 state, 4 hours; scored separately. Broker: 80 national + 50 state questions, 4 hours
How do I become a realtor in Texas?
Complete required pre-license education (180 (six 30-hour TREC-approved courses: Principles of RE I & II, Law of Agency, Law of Contracts, Promulgated Contract Forms, Real Estate Finance)), pass the licensing exam (Pearson VUE; Salesperson: 150 questions total, 80 national + 40 state, 4 hours; scored separately. Broker: 80 national + 50 state questions, 4 hours), meet any broker affiliation rules, and apply through the Texas real estate commission. PrepTempo covers the national exam portion with free sample questions and free Chapter 1.
Official sources
Educational information only, researched July 2026 — not legal or licensing advice. Requirements change; confirm with the Texas real-estate commission. PrepTempo is not affiliated with any state commission or exam vendor.