Get Your Texas Real Estate License
180 hours of pre-license education required. Texas has one of the highest pre-license requirements in the country — here are the TREC-approved providers to get it done.
180 hours required
Texas pre-license requirements at a glance
- Education
- 180 hours: six 30-hour courses
- Courses
- Principles of Real Estate I and II, Law of Agency, Law of Contracts, Promulgated Contract Forms, Real Estate Finance
- Eligibility
- 18 or older; U.S. citizen or lawfully admitted alien; meet TREC's honesty, trustworthiness and integrity standards
- Exam
- State and national portions, given by Pearson VUE; 70% needed on each portion
- Background check
- Fingerprints on file with the Texas Department of Public Safety
- Time limit
- One year from filing your application to meet every requirement
Source: TREC: Become a Real Estate Sales Agent · TREC Rules §535.57 (Examinations)
Compare Texas Pre-License Courses
The Basics
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180-hour pre-license course from Colibri Real Estate.
Exam Preparation
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180-hour pre-license course from Colibri Real Estate.
Exam Preparation Plus
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180-hour pre-license course from Colibri Real Estate.
Ultimate Learning
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180-hour pre-license course from Colibri Real Estate.
The Basics – 180-Hour Pre-License
180 Hours
State-required 180-hour pre-license course with live instructor support and Pass or Don't Pay Guarantee.
Exam Preparation – 180-Hour Pre-License
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Pre-license course plus comprehensive exam prep tools including simulated exams, flashcards, and study guides.
Exam Preparation Plus – 180-Hour Pre-License
180 Hours
Everything in Exam Preparation plus exclusive instructor-led Q&A sessions to maximize exam readiness.
Ultimate Learning – 180-Hour Pre-License
180 Hours
The complete package — everything in Exam Preparation Plus, with a printed textbook and career-launch resources.
Texas 180-Hour Pre-License Course
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180-hour TREC-approved pre-license course. 100% online and self-paced.
180-Hr. TX Sales Pre-Licensing Course Only Package
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180-Hr. TX Sales Pre-Licensing Premium Package
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180-Hr. TX Sales Pre-Licensing Standard Package
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180-Hr. TX Sales Pre-Licensing Value Package
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270-Hr. TX Broker Pre-Licensing Package
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Getting a Texas real estate license: common questions
How many hours of pre-license education does Texas require?
180 hours, made up of 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.
When should I submit my license application?
After you finish all 180 hours. TREC says not to submit your application until your pre-license education is complete and uploaded, because the application expires one year after you file it and you must meet every requirement within that year.
Do I need a sponsoring broker?
Yes, to practice. Once you meet the requirements, TREC issues an inactive license. A licensed broker must sponsor you before you can move to active status and do real estate work.
Can college courses count toward the 180 hours?
Only if you took the specific courses on TREC's list for academic credit at an accredited college or university. You can upload a transcript for evaluation, but a transcript generally won't satisfy the requirement otherwise.
What if I have a criminal record?
You can ask TREC for a Fitness Determination before you apply to find out whether your background could affect your eligibility. It doesn't replace the required fingerprint background check.
Source: TREC: Become a Real Estate Sales Agent · TREC Rules §535.57 (Examinations)