Texas Real Estate Exam Prep: Pass the State Exam with TREA
You finished your 180-hour qualifying education. Now one thing stands between you and your Texas real estate license - the state exam.
TREA's exam prep is built for exactly this moment. Whether you want a live instructor walking you through the national and state portions, or you need on-demand material you can work through on your own schedule, we have both.
Who This Is For
This page is for candidates who have already completed their 180 hours of qualifying education (QE). TREA does not offer qualifying education or pre-licensing courses. We offer CE renewal for licensed agents and exam prep for candidates ready to sit for the TREC state exam.
If you are in that window between finishing QE and sitting for the exam, you are in the right place.
What the Texas Real Estate State Exam Covers
The Texas state exam has two portions. You must pass both to receive your license.
- National portion: 80 questions. Covers general real estate principles, property ownership, land use controls, valuation, financing, agency, contracts, and leasing.
- State portion: 30 questions. Covers Texas-specific law - TREC rules, the Texas Real Estate License Act, license requirements, and Texas contracts.
Both portions are delivered by Pearson VUE at authorized testing centers across Texas. You must score at least 56/80 on the national portion and 21/30 on the state portion to pass. You can retake each portion independently if you fail one.
For official exam eligibility details, see the TREC licensing page at TREC.texas.gov.
TREA Exam Prep: Two Ways to Prepare
TREA delivers exam prep through Expert Classroom - live, instructor-led sessions designed to get you ready for both portions of the state exam.
Live Instruction
Expert Classroom instructors teach the national and state exam content in live sessions. You get real explanations, real-time Q&A, and a structured review of the material that actually appears on the exam. This is not a recorded slide deck. It is live instruction from people who know the Texas exam cold.
Live instruction is the best option if you want accountability, want to ask questions, and want someone to flag the concepts most likely to show up on exam day.
On-Demand Prep
If your schedule does not allow for live sessions, on-demand materials let you work through the content on your own time. Same coverage - national and state portions - with the flexibility to pause, rewind, and revisit problem areas before your exam date.
What TREA Exam Prep Covers
Both delivery formats cover the full scope of what Pearson VUE tests:
- Real property concepts and ownership
- Land use controls and regulations
- Valuation and market analysis
- Financing - mortgage types, loan qualifying, RESPA
- Agency relationships and disclosure
- Contracts - formation, performance, remedies
- Leasing and property management
- Texas Real Estate License Act (TRELA)
- TREC rules and license requirements
- Texas-specific contract forms
Instructors know the Texas exam and teach to it. You are not reviewing material that won't appear. You are reviewing what will.
Why TREA for Exam Prep
TREA has been operating as a TREC-approved provider since 2014. David Offutt holds TREC Instructor #1597 - issued directly by TREC before the Sunset Commission retired instructor licensing in 2019. Our instructors are active practitioners who teach CE to licensed agents every week.
That matters for exam prep. You are not learning from a generic test prep company. You are learning from people who teach Texas real estate law to working agents. The depth is different.
TREA is also TREC CE Provider #10010-CEP. Once you pass your exam and get licensed, you can use TREA for your CE renewal at $75 for the full 18-hour cycle - with instant TREC credit posting (about 3 seconds, 24/7). Your exam prep provider becomes your long-term CE provider.
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How to Schedule Your State Exam
Once you have completed your 180 hours of qualifying education and your application has been approved by TREC, you schedule your exam through Pearson VUE. Here is the sequence:
- Complete your 180-hour QE through a TREC-approved school.
- Submit your application to TREC and receive exam eligibility.
- Schedule your exam at a Pearson VUE testing center. Testing locations are available across Texas.
- Prepare with TREA - live or on-demand.
- Sit for both the national and state portions at Pearson VUE.
- Pass both portions, complete your background check, and activate your license through a sponsoring broker.
TREC maintains the official exam and licensing timeline. Check current processing times and requirements at TREC.texas.gov.
Common Questions About the Texas State Exam
How many times can you retake the Texas real estate exam?
Texas does not cap the number of retakes. However, you must wait 24 hours between attempts. If you fail a portion three times, TREC may require additional coursework before you can test again. Check current TREC policy for specifics since requirements can change.
How long is the exam?
You receive 150 minutes for the national portion and 90 minutes for the state portion. Most candidates have enough time. Exam prep with TREA helps you move faster through the material you already know and slow down on the concepts that are tested most.
What should I bring to the testing center?
Two forms of ID, both with matching names. The primary ID must be government-issued with a photo and signature. Pearson VUE will turn you away if the names do not match exactly. Your Texas ID and a credit card with your name both work as the second form.
Do I need to pass both portions on the same day?
No. You can schedule them separately. If you pass one portion, that score is held for one year. Focus your prep on the portion that gave you the most trouble in your QE coursework.
What happens after I pass?
TREC will issue your license as inactive. To activate it, you must affiliate with a TREC-licensed sponsoring broker. Once affiliated, your license becomes active and you can start working. Your first renewal will come up within two years - that is when TREA's CE renewal courses come in.