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6 Steps To Get Your Texas Real Estate License
Getting your Texas real estate license might seem daunting, but we’re here to guide you through the process.
Read on to learn about the six steps you’ll need to complete before starting your career in Texas real estate.
Requirements
To start:
- You must be at least 18 years of age.
- You must be either a U.S. citizen or a lawfully admitted alien.
- Meet TREC's qualifications for honesty, trustworthiness, and integrity.
- Consider requesting a Fitness Determination before applying for the license.
1
Complete 180-hours of approved Pre-Licensing education.
You must take and pass 180 hours of Pre-Licensing education from an approved education provider. These 180 hours consist of the following six 30-hour courses: Principles of Real Estate I, Principles of Real Estate II, Law of Agency, Law of Contracts, Promulgated Contract Forms, and Real Estate Finance.
2
Pass the course final exams.
After you complete each course, there is a course final exam. The minimum passing score on each final is 70%.
3
Complete your license application.
Once you've passed your course final exams, you'll next complete a licensing application using TREC Online Services.
4
Provide fingerprints.
Next, you'll provide fingerprints to MorphoTrust for the purpose of a background check.
5
Pass the Texas Real Estate Salesperson Exam.
Once your exam application is approved, you will receive instructions for scheduling your licensing exam and obtaining a copy of the Candidate Handbook. Pearson VUE administers the Texas Real Estate Salesperson Licensing Exam.
The National portion of this exam consists of 85 questions with a 150-minute time allowance and the State portion consists of 40 questions and a 90-minute time allowance. For more information, see the Pearson VUE Candidate Handbook.
6
Select a Sponsoring Broker.
To be licensed, you must first be associated with a current and active Texas sponsoring Broker. It's important to find the right Broker to work with since this person will serve as your mentor as you start your new career in real estate.
When you join our brokerage, you’re not just getting a place to hang your license — you’re getting hands-on leadership from a top-producing listing broker who actively sells in today’s market.
We provide structured training, real mentorship (not just a name on paper), accountability, and systems that help you generate business — from prospecting to listings to closings.
If you want to grow with clear expectations, proven models, and a broker who is invested in your success, you’ll feel right at home here.
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