Ace the Texas Real Estate Exam (2026 Edition)
Ready to kickstart your Texas real estate career? You've come to the perfect place.
This comprehensive practice exam zeroes in on Texas state-specific real estate laws and regulations. The Texas real estate salesperson exam consists of national and state portions, and this resource ensures you're thoroughly prepared for the Texas-specific content.
While this section concentrates on Texas-specific material, we strongly recommend supplementing with national real estate practice exams. This dual approach provides complete coverage of everything you'll encounter on exam day.
Success Strategy: Top-performing candidates follow a proven formula—they practice with exam-style questions AND thoroughly study the Texas Real Estate License Act and TREC rules. Your exam questions come straight from these sources, making familiarity with them absolutely critical.
Understanding the Texas Real Estate Exam
The Texas Real Estate Salesperson exam is administered by Pearson VUE and consists of two main sections:
- National Portion: 85 questions covering general real estate principles and practices
- State Portion: 40 questions focused specifically on Texas real estate laws and regulations
You'll need to pass both sections with a score of 70% or higher. The exam is computer-based, and you'll have 150 minutes to complete all 125 questions (including 5 pretest questions that don't count toward your score).
Key Texas Real Estate Topics
The Texas state portion of the exam covers several critical areas:
📋 Licensing & Regulation
Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) structure, licensing requirements, and continuing education
💰 Commissions & Compensation
How brokers and salespersons receive payment, commission negotiation rules
📝 Texas Contracts
TREC-promulgated forms, contract requirements, and seller's disclosure notices
🏠 Fair Housing
Texas's eight protected classes including ancestry (unique to Texas)
💵 Recovery Trust Account
How the fund works, payment limits, and eligibility requirements
⚖️ Professional Practice
Agency relationships, duties, and prohibited practices under Texas law
Why Practice with These Questions?
Our practice questions are specifically designed to mirror the format, difficulty level, and content areas you'll encounter on the actual Texas exam. Each question includes:
- Detailed explanations to reinforce learning
- Visual whiteboards to illustrate complex concepts
- References to actual Texas statutes and TREC rules
- Audio explanations for auditory learners
Important Note: This is a growing question bank. We're continuously adding new questions to provide comprehensive coverage of all Texas real estate exam topics. Bookmark this page and check back regularly for fresh practice material.
Texas-Specific Differences to Know
Texas has several unique aspects to its real estate law that often surprise new licensees:
- Ancestry Protection: Texas includes ancestry as an 8th protected class in fair housing (federal law only has 7)
- TREC Forms: Licensees must use TREC-promulgated contract forms for most transactions
- 18-Hour Requirement: Continuing education requires 18 hours every two years
- Recovery Trust Account: Maximum payouts of $50,000 per transaction and $100,000 per license holder
- Immediate Presentation: TREC rules require immediate presentation of all offers to clients
Study Tips for Texas Success
1. Master TREC Rules: The Texas Real Estate Commission rules are the foundation of many exam questions. Download and study them directly from the TREC website.
2. Practice Regularly: Consistent daily practice is more effective than cramming. Aim for at least 10-15 questions per day leading up to your exam.
3. Focus on Weak Areas: After each practice session, identify topics where you're struggling and dedicate extra study time to those areas.
4. Understand, Don't Memorize: The exam tests comprehension, not just recall. Make sure you understand why answers are correct, not just which ones are right.
5. Use Multiple Resources: Combine these practice questions with your pre-licensing course materials, TREC publications, and the Texas Real Estate License Act.
Ready to Get Started?
Scroll up to begin working through the practice questions. Take your time with each question, read the explanations carefully, and use the visual aids to solidify your understanding.
Remember: Every question you practice is one step closer to earning your Texas real estate license. Let's get started!