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Texas has some of the most demanding licensing requirements in the country. With 180 hours of mandatory pre-license education and a two-part exam administered by Pearson VUE, becoming a licensed sales agent in the Lone Star State takes real commitment. But the payoff is worth it — Texas is one of the largest and most active real estate markets in the nation.
Here is everything you need to know to pass the Texas real estate exam on your first try.
Before you can sit for the Texas exam, you must complete 180 hours of TREC-approved coursework. This is the highest pre-license education requirement in the country. The required courses are:
Each course must be completed through a TREC-approved provider. After completing all six courses, your school will submit your education records to TREC.
The Texas real estate exam is administered by Pearson VUE and consists of two portions:
Texas has one of the lowest passing scores in the country at 66%, but do not let that fool you into thinking the exam is easy. The questions are rigorous, and TREC regularly updates the question pool.
National Portion (85 questions)
The national portion covers topics common to real estate practice across the United States:
State Portion (40 questions)
The Texas state portion focuses on TREC-specific rules and Texas real estate law:
The promulgated contract forms section is critical. TREC is very particular about the proper use of its approved forms, and you should be able to identify which form to use in various scenarios.
Weeks 1-2: National Content
Cover the foundational national topics — property ownership, financing, and valuation. These make up the bulk of the 85-question national portion.
Weeks 3-4: Texas State Law
Focus exclusively on TREC rules, promulgated forms, and Texas-specific law. Know the difference between the One to Four Family Residential Contract, the Unimproved Property Contract, and other TREC forms.
Week 5: Practice Exams and Review
Spend the final week taking full-length practice exams. Aim to consistently score above 75% before scheduling your real exam.
Several topics are unique to Texas and heavily tested:
Homestead Rights: Texas has some of the strongest homestead protections in the country. Know the urban and rural homestead exemptions, the forced sale protections, and how homestead rights interact with community property.
Community Property: Texas is a community property state. Understand the difference between separate property and community property, and how this affects real estate transactions.
TREC Promulgated Forms: You must know when to use each TREC form, what provisions are included, and what addenda are available. The exam frequently tests whether you can identify the correct form for a given situation.
Water Rights: Texas follows the doctrine of prior appropriation for surface water and the rule of capture for groundwater. This topic appears on nearly every exam.
Schedule your exam through Pearson VUE at pearsonvue.com. Testing centers are available across Texas in cities including Austin, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and El Paso.
What to bring:
What's not allowed:
On exam day:
If you pass both portions, Pearson VUE will provide you with a score report. You then have one year to complete your TREC application and find a sponsoring broker.
If you fail one or both portions, you can retake the failed portion after a 24-hour waiting period. You only need to retake the portion you failed. After three failures, TREC may require additional education.
The Texas real estate market offers enormous opportunity for new agents. With the right preparation, you can pass the exam and start your career.
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