Texas Real Estate Practice and License Law Exam: Texas Real Estate Salesperson Last Updated: June 2026 --- ## TREC — Texas Real Estate Commission TREC is the state agency that regulates real estate license holders in Texas. | Function | Details | |---|---| | Created by | Texas Legislature | | Governed by | 9-member commission (6 license holders, 3 public members) | | Appointed by | Governor; confirmed by Senate | | Term | 6-year staggered terms | | Oversees | Brokers, salespersons, inspectors, and education providers | | Statute | Texas Real Estate License Act (TRELA), Tex. Occ. Code Ch. 1101 | > Exam Tip: TREC commissioners are appointed by the governor, not elected. The commission has 9 members: 6 industry and 3 public (consumer) members. --- ## License Requirements — Sales Agent To obtain a Texas real estate sales agent license: | Requirement | Details | |---|---| | Age | 18 years or older | | Residency | Texas resident OR meet non-resident requirements | | Education | 180 hours of qualifying real estate education | | Background check | Moral character determination (criminal history review) | | Exam | Pass TREC-approved state and national exam | | Sponsoring broker | Must be sponsored by a Texas licensed broker | | Application | Submit to TREC with fees | ### 180 Hours of Qualifying Education Breakdown | Course | Hours | |---|---| | Principles of Real Estate I | 30 | | Principles of Real Estate II | 30 | | Law of Agency | 30 | | Law of Contracts | 30 | | Promulgated Contract Forms | 30 | | Real Estate Finance |…
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