Who regulates real estate licenses in Texas?

Real estate licensing in Texas is overseen by the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC). This agency issues licenses, sets education requirements, and handles renewals and complaints.

How do I contact the TREC?

Phone: (512) 936-3000. Address: 1700 N Congress Avenue, Suite 400, Austin, TX 78701. Website: https://www.trec.texas.gov.

What license types does Texas issue?

Texas issues the following real estate license types: Sales Agent, Broker. Each has its own education and experience requirements — confirm the current rules with the commission.

State Regulator

Texas Real Estate Commission

Who regulates your license in Texas, how to reach them, and where to verify official requirements. This is a free resource — not a course page.

About the Texas Real Estate Commission

Your Texas real estate license is issued and regulated by the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC). This agency sets the education and exam requirements, processes applications and renewals, maintains the public license lookup, and enforces the rules that protect consumers. Click2CE is an education provider — for any official action (applying, renewing, filing a complaint, or verifying a license) you work directly with the TREC.

Regulator: Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC)

Address: 1700 N Congress Avenue, Suite 400, Austin, TX 78701

Phone: (512) 936-3000

Website: www.trec.texas.gov

License Types in Texas

Sales Agent
Broker

Exam retake policy: You must wait at least 24 hours before retaking. After three failures, TREC may require additional education.

Official Resources & Portals

Links to the official TREC systems for applying, renewing, verifying a license, and scheduling your exam. Where a direct link is not yet listed, use the TREC website and verify the current process with the commission.

TREC Official WebsiteApplications, rules, and announcements Licensing application portalApply for a new real estate license License renewal portalRenew an existing license Candidate handbookExam content outline, rules, and scheduling info Forms & applicationsOfficial downloadable forms Approved schools listState-approved education providers License lookupVerify a license holder State exam schedulingAdministered by Pearson VUE

Fingerprinting & background check

A fingerprint-based background check is required for licensure in Texas. Processed through IdentoGO (Texas DPS / FBI background check). Confirm the current process and fees with the TREC.

Fingerprinting details

All Texas forms & official links Texas education hub

Requirements are summarized for general guidance and can change without notice. Always confirm the current rules, hours, fees, and deadlines directly with your state real estate commission before enrolling or renewing.

Verify directly with the state real estate commission before relying on this.

Last reviewed: June 25, 2026