Texas Real Estate Agent Continuing Education Requirements
Texas real estate agents must complete 18 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC).
Applies to Real Estate Sales Agent, Real Estate Broker.
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Requirements at a glance
What Texas requires of real estate agents
- CE hours required
- 18 hours
- per renewal 2 years
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- License classes
- Real Estate Sales Agent, Real Estate Broker
- Exam to renew
- Required
Find your license class
The course Texas real estate agents need
One course, planned to the exact hours and topics Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) requires.
- 2 license classes
18 hours
of board-approved CE every 2 years
- Real Estate Sales Agent
- Real Estate Broker
Course for these classes is in board review.
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Required subject matter
Topics Texas real estate agents must cover
Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.
Legal Update I (4 hrs)
Contract-related coursework (3 hrs)
Broker Responsibility Course (6 hrs, brokers/supervisors only)
Electives (7 hrs)
How renewal works
From course to renewed license in Texas
- Step 1
Pick the course for your license class
Each course above is planned to the 18 hours and topics Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) requires.
- Step 2
Complete it online, at your pace
Timed lessons and checkpoints record your seat time so the hours hold up to an audit.
- Step 3
Download your certificate instantly
Your certificate lists the approved hours and completion date the moment you pass.
- Step 4
Renew with the board
Keep your certificate — the board verifies completion on renewal or audit. Then renew every 2 years through the board.
Renewing soon? Read the step-by-step guide: How to renew your Texas real estate agent license.
Questions Texas real estate agents ask
Frequently asked questions
- How many continuing education hours do Texas real estate agents need?
- Texas real estate agents must complete 18 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC).
- Which license classes does the Texas real estate agents CE requirement apply to?
- The 18 hours requirement applies to: Real Estate Sales Agent, Real Estate Broker.
- What topics are required for Texas real estate agents continuing education?
- Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) requires coverage of: Legal Update I (4 hrs); Contract-related coursework (3 hrs); Broker Responsibility Course (6 hrs, brokers/supervisors only); Electives (7 hrs).
- Is an exam required to renew a Texas real estate agents license?
- Yes — Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) requires an examination as part of renewal in addition to continuing education.
- Can Texas real estate agents complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Texas requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Official Texas real estate agents licensing resources
- Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC)
The Texas board that licenses real estate agents and sets the CE rule.
- Renewal and application portal
Where licensees renew and where CE completions are checked.
Requirements on this page come from Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC)’s published rules and were last verified on September 4, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.
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Every course is planned to the exact hours and mandated topics the state publishes, so the credit you earn counts toward renewal.
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