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Texas Real Estate Practice Exam
40 questions covering Texas real estate licensing topics with detailed explanations.
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This page offers a free Texas Real Estate Salesperson Practice Exam to help you prepare for the 125-question licensing test. You'll find a practice test, eligibility requirements, a detailed breakdown of exam structure, and test preparation strategies. Take the practice exam below to test your level.
Who is eligible to take the Texas Real Estate Salesperson exam?
To qualify for the Texas Salesperson license exam, candidates must meet specific educational, legal, and procedural requirements:
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Hold legal residency in Texas.
- Demonstrate honesty, trustworthiness, and integrity as determined by the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC). (Applicants unsure about this may complete a Moral Character Determination form.)
- Complete 180 hours of approved pre-license education.
- Submit an application online or by paper (an additional $20 fee for paper applications).
- Undergo a background check ($27 fee) and fingerprinting ($37 fee).
- After passing, receive an inactive license. To practice, secure sponsorship from an active, licensed Texas broker and request activation online.
What’s on the Texas Real Estate Salesperson exam?
The Texas Real Estate Salesperson exam features 125 multiple-choice questions: 85 on national topics and 40 on Texas state-specific content. The national section evaluates your knowledge of foundational real estate principles, contracts, math, and federal regulations, while the state section tests your understanding of Texas law, licensing, agency, and local regulations.
Texas Real Estate exam topics
Below are detailed exam topic tables for both national and state sections:
National Portion (85 questions)
| Main Topic | Subtopics | # of Questions |
| Real Property Characteristics, Legal Descriptions, Property Use | Fixtures, characteristics, land use controls | 11 |
| Forms of Ownership, Transfer, and Recording of Title | Ownership types, deeds, recording, title transfer | 9 |
| Property Value and Appraisal | Market value, appraisal, CMA, value principles | 11 |
| Real Estate Contracts and Agency | Contract types, elements, agency relationships | 16 |
| Real Estate Practice | Brokerage agreements, risk management, fair housing | 10 |
| Property Disclosures and Environmental Issues | Environmental hazards, disclosure obligations | 9 |
| Financing and Settlement | Financing concepts, settlement, federal regulations | 7 |
| Real Estate Math Calculations | Area, value, commissions, closing costs, investment math | 7 |
State Portion (40 questions)
| Main Topic | Subtopics | # of Questions |
| Commission Duties & Powers | TREC powers, investigations, complaints, penalties | 2 |
| Licensing | License requirements, exemptions, education, renewal, denial grounds | 2 |
| Standards of Conduct | Ethics, discipline, trust accounts, advertising, unauthorized law | 7 |
| Agency/Brokerage | Disclosure, intermediary, broker-agent relationships | 8 |
| Contracts | Promulgated forms, Statute of Frauds, seller disclosure | 7 |
| Special Topics | Community property, homestead, DTPA, foreclosure, HOAs, land board | 4 |
| (Other TX Law & Rules) | Equitable interest, mechanics liens, landlord-tenant, veterans issues | Remaining |
What is the exam passing score?
To pass the Texas Real Estate Salesperson exam, you must achieve:
- National portion: At least 56 correct answers out of 85 (minimum 66%).
- State portion: At least 21 correct answers out of 40 (minimum 53%).
What 2025 Texas Real Estate Laws should you know for the Salesperson exam?
For the 2025 Texas Real Estate Salesperson exam, you should focus on recent legal updates to contract forms, disclosure requirements, and property governance. Key changes include new statutory language about geothermal rights, revised survey and mold disclosure clauses, and restrictions on local government lot regulations and HOA candidate access. These legal updates are reflected in the state-specific exam under topics like contract law, property disclosures, and state statutes.
Below is a summary of the key 2025 laws:
| Law | Brief Description | 2025 Status | Exam Relevance |
| TREC Form Updates (Jan 2025) | Revisions to standard real estate contract forms, including geothermal rights and survey options. | New required clauses and definitions for contracts and disclosures. | Under Contracts & Disclosures |
| Lot Size Regulation (SB 15) | Limits large cities from imposing certain lot size and density restrictions. | Newly restricts local authority over lot and density regulation. | Under State Statutes |
| Fraudulent Property Filings (SB 647) | Adds safeguards and procedures for recording property-related documents. | New oversight and penalties for fraudulent or unilateral filings. | Under Law of Agency & Practices |
| Mold Disclosure Requirement | Sellers must provide mold remediation certificates from past five years. | New mandatory disclosure clause added to contracts. | Under Property Disclosures |
| HOA/COA Access Laws (HB 621) | Prevents POAs from restricting candidate use of community facilities. | New, effective Sept 2025, ensures equal access for political candidates. | Under State Statutes |
| Broker Compensation Terms | Clarifies how buyer-agent commissions are disclosed and negotiated. | New rules reflect NAR settlement and change compensation disclosures. | Under Brokerage & Agency Practices |
How to prepare for the exam?
Improving your pass rate depends on understanding exam details, using trusted resources, and following a targeted study plan.
Understanding Texas Salesperson exam details
Texas Real Estate exam structure and requirements are essential for effective preparation. Here is information you need to know:
- Time allotted: 4 hours total (150 minutes national, 90 minutes state).
- Exam format: Computer-based.
- Exam fee: $43.
- Licensing authority: Pearson VUE.
- Where to take the exam: Acceptable IDs include Texas Driver’s License, U.S. passport, military ID, or other approved government-issued identification.
.Learning from prep resources
Use trusted study guides and platforms that align with Texas’s exam outline. Quality resources include:
Prep books
- Texas Real Estate License Exam Prep: All-in-One Review and Testing to Pass Texas’ Pearson VUE Exam by Stephen Mettling, David Cusic, and Ryan Mettling: A comprehensive guide including Texas-specific law review.
- Modern Real Estate Practice in Texas, 19th Edition by Cheryl Peat Nance: The leading textbook for Texas real estate pre-licensing, this book covers all state-required content, Texas law, agency, contracts, finance, promulgated forms, and includes chapter quizzes, sample questions, and exam prep tips.
Free practice test platforms
- Realtylicenseprep practice tests: offer national and 50-state exam simulations that mirror real test conditions and question types.
Other resources
- Video tutorials: explain complex topics step-by-step.
- Flashcards: effective for memorizing key terms and legal definitions.
- Joining a study group: provides discussion-based learning.
Follow study strategy
A structured study plan improves content retention and builds confidence under real exam timing. You can begin with core topics, then refine your approach based on past performance. The table below is a sample of 8‑week study plan:
| Week | Focus | Activities |
| 1 - 2 | Ownership & agency | Read outline, watch topic videos, flashcards |
| 3 - 4 | Valuation, financing, contracts | Practice questions + review wrong answers |
| 5 | Disclosures & ethics | Deep dive into cases & laws |
| 6 | Practice exams | Timed mock tests |
| 7 | Review weak areas | Re-study low-scoring sections |
| 8 | Final exam simulation | Full test practice under timed conditions |
Weak area analysis
- Review your score breakdown weekly.
- Focus additional study on areas below 70%.
- Review incorrect answers to understand mistakes deeply.
Mastering Real Estate math
There will be about 7math questions in the national section of the Texas Real Estate Salesperson exam. These questions focus on practical real estate calculations such as loan-to-value ratios, down payments, and other common financial metrics relevant to property transactions.
Candidates are permitted to use the following standard conversion data during the exam, unless a specific question indicates otherwise:
- 43,560 square feet/acre
- 5,280 feet/mile
- Round off calculations (where applicable)
For questions that involve prorated amounts, the exam will clearly state:
- Whether the calculation should be based on a 360-day or 365-day year, and
- Whether the day of closing is assigned to the buyer or seller
Since math questions can affect your result, focused practice is essential after reviewing the main topics. To prepare:
- Review formulas for commission, loan-to-value ratio, and property tax calculations.
- Solve sample problems with our practice tests.
- Use flashcards or guided quizzes to reinforce conversions and amortization steps.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much math is on the Texas exam?
The national portion includes about 7 math questions (e.g., area conversions, prorations, commissions). The state section has no math questions.
Is the Texas-specific portion hard, what topics should I focus on?
The 40-question state portion is generally considered easier than the national part, covering Texas-specific rules: earnest money timelines, escrow, IABS notice, intermediary policy, and statutes of frauds.
What’s the Texas exam format/layout and tricky wording?
The exam is multiple-choice, and questions are intentionally worded to test precision. Watch for superlatives or qualifiers like “always” vs. “sometimes” and pay close attention to wording.
How should I pace my exam approach?
Use a two-pass method: quickly answer confident questions, flag the rest, then review flagged items. Take your time to read carefully, eliminate wrong choices, and ensure math accuracy.
How do I overcome test anxiety and second-guessing?
Label questions based on confidence (A – sure, B – unsure, C – math), complete the A group first, skip B and C, then return for review. Look for clues in later questions, you may find hidden answers.