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How to get a Long-Term Care Sellers — One-Time Initial LTC Training (before first sale) license in Texas

The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) sets the education you must complete before it will license you. Here is the exact requirement, by license class.

Texas Department of Insurance (TDI)

Required hours by license class

Long-Term Care Sellers — One-Time Initial LTC Training (before first sale)

8 required hours

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One email about this course. No marketing list, no sharing.

Source: Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) · verified 2026-09-10

Annuity Sellers — One-Time Initial Annuity Best Interest Certification (before first sale)

4 required hours

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One email about this course. No marketing list, no sharing.

Source: Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) · verified 2026-09-10

Flood Insurance Sellers — One-Time NFIP Training (before first sale)

3 required hours

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One email about this course. No marketing list, no sharing.

Source: Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) · verified 2026-09-10

Common questions

How many hours of pre-license education does Texas require for insurance agents?
8 hours for Long-Term Care Sellers — One-Time Initial LTC Training (before first sale); 4 hours for Annuity Sellers — One-Time Initial Annuity Best Interest Certification (before first sale); 3 hours for Flood Insurance Sellers — One-Time NFIP Training (before first sale), as set by the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI).
Is an exam required to get licensed in Texas?
Our research of the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) rule does not show a required exam alongside the education hours. Confirm with the board before you apply.
Can I complete these hours online?
Yes. Our pre-license courses are delivered entirely online and self-paced, with a certificate of completion issued as soon as you finish.

Already licensed? This page covers getting your first license. If you already hold one, Texas insurance agents renewal requires 24 hours of continuing education — see Texas insurance agents continuing education.