Get ready for the Texas Real Estate Salesperson Exam with our comprehensive study platform. Focus on Texas-specific topics including TREC regulations, contract law, and homestead rights that are unique to the Lone Star State.
Last updated: January 31, 2026
Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) (established 1949) oversees real estate licensing and regulation in Texas.
Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1101 - Real Estate Brokers and Sales Agents
Exam Provider: Pearson VUE
Schedule Your Exam14901 Quorum Drive, Suite 425, Dallas, TX 75254
View on Google MapsFree parking in building garage. Visitor parking on levels 2-3.
DART Bus Route 310 stops at Quorum Drive & Dallas Parkway
Arrive 30 minutes early. Bring valid government-issued photo ID and TREC exam authorization. No cell phones or calculators allowed - basic calculator provided.
5847 San Felipe Street, Suite 900, Houston, TX 77057
View on Google MapsPaid parking garage on-site. $8 daily rate. Street parking limited.
Metro Bus Route 82 (Westheimer) stops nearby. Light rail not directly accessible.
Suite 900 on 9th floor. Security check-in required. Bring two forms of ID. Personal items stored in locker during exam.
10801 N. Mopac Expressway, Suite 100, Austin, TX 78759
View on Google MapsFree parking in front of building. Ample spaces available.
Capital Metro Bus Route 803 (Burnet/Research) stops at Research & Mopac
Ground floor location, Suite 100. Arrive 30 min early. TREC authorization letter required. No watches, jewelry, or bags allowed in testing room.
Additional testing centers available in: San Antonio, Fort Worth, El Paso
Salesperson: 180 hours
Broker: 900 hours
Six required 30-hour courses: Principles I & II, Law of Agency, Law of Contracts, Promulgated Contract Forms, Real Estate Finance
Exam Fee: $43
Application: $205
Fingerprinting: $41.45
$290-500 total (application $205 + exam $43 + fingerprinting $41 + education $250-900)
Exam Window:
Must take exam within 1 year of completing qualifying education
Retake Policy:
Can retake immediately. Must wait 24 hours between attempts. No limit on number of attempts.
Background Check:
1-2 weeks typically
Based on student feedback and exam analysis, these are the most difficult topics on the Texas exam:
Specific Topics:
Why It's Difficult: 30-hour required course with 9 mandatory forms. Must know when each form applies and specific clause requirements. Scenario-based questions test real-world application.
Exam Weight: 15-20% of state portion (6-8 questions)
Study Tips:
Memorize the 5% repair limit rule (buyer may terminate if lender-required repairs exceed 5%). Know the difference between 'must use' and 'may use' forms. Practice filling out forms.
Specific Topics:
Why It's Difficult: Unique Texas constitutional protections. Must distinguish between urban/rural, family/single. Complex interaction with community property laws and creditor rights.
Exam Weight: 10-15% of state portion (4-6 questions)
Study Tips:
Memorize acreage limits (10/100/200). Remember: BOTH spouses must sign contracts affecting homestead. Practice scenarios involving divorce, inheritance, and creditor claims.
Specific Topics:
Why It's Difficult: Must memorize specific TREC rule numbers and requirements. Violations can result in license discipline. Scenario questions test ethical decision-making.
Exam Weight: 12-18% of state portion (5-7 questions)
Study Tips:
Focus on common violations: failure to disclose agency, misleading advertising, commingling funds. Know when Information About Brokerage Services (IABS) form must be provided.
Specific Topics:
Why It's Difficult: Unique Texas consumer protection law with severe penalties (3x damages). Must know what constitutes 'consumer' vs. 'investor' and notice requirements.
Exam Weight: 8-12% of state portion (3-5 questions)
Study Tips:
Remember DTPA notice must be given 60 days before filing suit. Know that treble damages apply to knowing/intentional violations. Understand relationship to Seller's Disclosure Notice.
$55,000-$65,000
Avg First Year
$80,000-$95,000
Experienced Agent
~200,000 active licensees
Active Licensees
6% projected growth (2024-2034)
Job Growth
Presence: Founded in Austin (1983), 200+ offices in Texas, largest by agent count
Training: Ignite (new agent training), BOLD classes, Keller Williams University
New Agent Support: 70/30 split initially, rises to 90/10 after $18K cap. Free CRM and marketing tools.
Presence: Cloud-based brokerage, 5,000+ agents in Texas, rapidly growing
Training: eXp University, mentorship program, virtual training campus
New Agent Support: 80/20 split standard. Stock awards, revenue share program. No desk fees.
Presence: 180+ offices across Texas, strong brand recognition
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New Agent Support: 65/35 to 80/20 splits. Full-service marketing support, E&O insurance included.
Presence: 250+ offices in Texas, especially strong in DFW and Houston
Training: RE/MAX University, Momentum (new agent program)
New Agent Support: 95/5 split after monthly desk fee ($1,200-2,000). High commission, high fee model.
Master these state-specific terms that frequently appear on the Texas exam:
Mandatory TREC-approved forms that must be used for most residential transactions in Texas
Importance: Very High - 30-hour required course, forms appear on 15-20% of state exam
Texas constitutional protection for primary residence: 10 acres urban, 200 acres rural (family), 100 acres rural (single)
Importance: Very High - unique to Texas, tested on property rights and taxation questions
Texas community property state: all property acquired during marriage is owned equally by both spouses
Importance: High - affects title, contracts, and marital property rights questions
Legal land description system using monuments, distances, and directions (common in Texas due to Spanish land grants)
Importance: High - Texas uses multiple legal description systems, frequently tested
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