How to Pass the Texas Real Estate Exam in 2026

The Texas sales agent exam is administered by Pearson VUE under the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC). Use the current TREC and Pearson VUE materials for eligibility, scheduling, and licensing requirements.

Step 1: Complete the 180-Hour TREC Education Requirement

Complete the current 180-hour TREC education requirement. Follow the current TREC course-approval and eligibility instructions before scheduling the examination.

Step 2: Know the Exam Format

The pretest questions do not count toward the scored result. If you do not pass one portion, follow the current failed-portion-only retake rules. A rescheduling wait of 24 hours applies where required by the current instructions, and after three attempts the additional-education rule applies.

Step 3: Complete the TREC Fingerprint and Background-Check Sequence

Complete the current TREC application, fingerprint, and background-check steps in the order required by TREC and Pearson VUE before scheduling. Use the current eligibility materials for the exact sequence and documentation.

The application window is one year. Follow current TREC instructions for the application deadline and sponsoring-broker steps.

Step 4: Study the Current Texas Outline

Study the national concepts and Texas-specific subjects identified in the current TREC and Pearson VUE materials. Use practice questions to identify weak areas and verify Texas-law answers against current sources.

Keep study schedules and practice scores separate from official passing requirements. Do not use a personal readiness target as a substitute for the official raw-score thresholds.

Step 5: Confirm Current Exam and Licensing Instructions

Before scheduling or applying, review the current TREC and Pearson VUE instructions for delivery, identification, materials, results, retakes, and licensing. These operational details can change.