Real Estate Broker / Texas
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Texas Real Estate Broker License Requirements

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Requirements, fees, and renewal timing for this license, sourced from state board records.

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Manages real estate transactions and may employ real estate agents.

What the Texas data shows for Real Estate Brokers

Texas's path to real estate broker licensure runs through 171 hours of approved instruction, 2 years of supervised work experience, and a passing score on State Real Estate Broker Exam, plus a criminal history screening before applicants younger than 18 can be licensed. Texas folds the credential into its broader occupational licensing statute, which classifies the training track as "Broker Pre-License Coursework".

The initial price tag is $234, and renewal costs $195 every 2 years. The license also carries an ongoing 16-hour continuing-education requirement per 2-year cycle that adds to the true cost of staying licensed.

For real estate brokers, the reciprocity picture is: Reciprocal agreements vary significantly by state.

Licensing Ease Score

D
Licensing Ease Score
40/100
Real Estate Broker · Texas

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training B-
171 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$234
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden F
$98/yr
$195 every 2 years
Continuing Education C+
8.0 hrs/yr
16 hours every 2 years
Experience Required F
2 years
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Texas

Education / Training Hours
Broker Pre-License Coursework
171 hours
Exam Requirement
State Real Estate Broker Exam
Required
Initial License Fee
$234
Renewal Fee
$195
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
16 hrs/cycle
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
18 years
Work Experience Required
2 years

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Texas licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Real Estate Broker in Texas? ▼
Texas requires 171 education/training hours, passing an exam (State Real Estate Broker Exam), and an initial fee of $234. A criminal background check is also required.
How do I get certified as a Real Estate Broker in Texas? ▼
Certification as a real estate broker in Texas means clearing the state's checklist: 171 hours of education plus 2 years of work experience, and a passing exam score. The Texas licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Real Estate Broker license to Texas from another state? ▼
Here's how reciprocity typically plays out for real estate brokers: Reciprocal agreements vary significantly by state. Many occupations are additionally covered by interstate licensing compacts that ease cross-state moves. Check with the Texas licensing board for how this applies to you.
Does Texas require a background check for Real Estate Broker licensing? ▼
Background screening is part of the real estate broker licensing process in Texas. The state licensing board determines which offenses disqualify an applicant and how appeals are handled.
What are the continuing education requirements for Real Estate Broker in Texas? ▼
To stay licensed as a real estate broker in Texas, plan on 16 hours of continuing education per 2-year renewal cycle; renewal itself runs $195.

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What to do with this real estate broker license

Real Estate Broker in Texas, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in a real estate broker-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how Texas's real estate broker requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Real Estate Broker in every state
  • Confirm whether your out-of-state real estate broker license transfers under an interstate compact before starting a new application. Reciprocity guide
  • See how Texas's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Texas overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Texas licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

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