Texas Real Estate License Requirements and Cost

What It Takes to Get Licensed in Texas

Texas has clear requirements for earning a real estate license. There are no hidden hoops to jump through. If you meet the basic eligibility criteria and put in the work on the education and exam, you can be licensed and ready to practice in a few months.

This page breaks down every requirement and every cost so you know exactly what you are getting into before you start.

Eligibility Requirements

Be at least 18 years old||There is no upper age limit. You can get licensed at any stage of your career.

Be a U.S. citizen or lawfully admitted alien||TREC requires proof of legal residency.

Meet TREC honesty, trustworthiness, and integrity standards||A criminal record does not automatically disqualify you. TREC reviews each case individually. You can request a fitness determination before applying.

Complete 180 hours of approved pre-license education||Six 30-hour courses from a <a href="https://neuhausre.com/best-online-real-estate-schools-texas/" title="Best Online Real Estate Schools in Texas">TREC-approved</a> provider. Online or classroom.

Pass both the national and state <a href="https://neuhausre.com/texas-real-estate-exam-prep/" title="Texas Real Estate Exam Prep Guide">licensing exams</a>||Administered by Pearson VUE. You can retake if needed.

The 180-Hour Education Breakdown

TREC requires six specific courses, each 30 hours long. You must complete all six before you can sit for the exam:

Principles of Real Estate I (30 hours) - Core concepts of real estate practice, property rights, and market dynamics
Principles of Real Estate II (30 hours) - Valuation methods, investment analysis, property management fundamentals
Law of Agency (30 hours) - How agency relationships work in Texas, fiduciary duties, disclosure requirements
Law of Contracts (30 hours) - Contract formation, performance, breach, and remedies under Texas law
Promulgated Contract Forms (30 hours) - TREC-promulgated forms you will use on every transaction
Real Estate Finance (30 hours) - Mortgage types, lending regulations, loan qualification, and closing costs

I recommend taking these online through Aceable. Their platform is self-paced and TREC-approved for all six courses. Most students complete the full 180 hours in 4 to 8 weeks.

Complete Cost Breakdown

Questions About Getting Licensed?

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