How many CE hours do I need to renew my Texas real estate license?

Texas real estate agents and brokers need 18 hours of TREC-approved continuing education to renew: 4 hours Legal Update I, 4 hours Legal Update II, 3 hours of contract-related courses, and 7 hours of electives. Texas Real Estate Academy (TREA) offers all 18+ hours online with instant TREC credit posting, so you can complete your renewal requirements from anywhere in Texas.

Does Texas Real Estate Academy post CE credits to TREC instantly?

Yes. Texas Real Estate Academy posts your completed CE credits to TREC in approximately 3 seconds, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You don't have to wait days or weeks for your credits to appear on your TREC transcript. Finish a course at midnight on Sunday, and your credit is posted before you close your laptop.

Does TREA offer a free CE class I can try before buying?

Yes. Texas Real Estate Academy offers a free 2-hour Personality Profile CE class taught by DISC-certified psychologist Dr. Phillip Shero. You earn 2 real TREC-approved CE credit hours at no cost. It's a great way to experience TREA's studio-quality video and game-based learning format before enrolling in paid courses.

How much does a full CE renewal cost at Texas Real Estate Academy?

TREA offers three CE bundles: the Lunch Money Bundle (11 hours for $48), the Hall Pass Renewal Bundle (18 hours for $75 - covers all renewal requirements), and the Dean's List Bundle (25+ hours for $85 - includes every course). Individual courses are also available starting at $7.49 per elective. All bundles include Legal Update I & II (2026-2027).

What is TREA's refund policy for CE courses?

Texas Real Estate Academy has a no-questions-asked refund policy. If you're not satisfied for any reason, you get your money back and you keep your CE hours. TREA is confident enough in the quality of its courses to offer this guarantee because the vast majority of students love the experience.

Is Texas Real Estate Academy approved by TREC?

Yes. Texas Real Estate Academy is a TREC-approved CE provider (License #10010-CEP) and QE provider (#701062). You can verify TREA's approval status directly on the TREC website at trec.texas.gov. All TREA courses are approved for online and live in-person delivery.

What makes Texas Real Estate Academy different from other Texas CE providers?

TREA differentiates on three things most CE providers can't match: instant TREC credit posting (approximately 3 seconds, 24/7), studio-quality video production shot in a professional green-screen studio (not PowerPoint recordings), and game-based learning that makes CE genuinely engaging. Add a no-questions-asked refund policy and a free 2-hour class, and there's no risk in trying it.

Can I complete all my Texas real estate CE hours online with TREA?

Yes. Texas Real Estate Academy is a 100% online CE provider. You can complete all 18 required hours - Legal Update I, Legal Update II, contract courses, and electives - entirely online from any device. No apps or plugins required. Binge-watch your courses or pace yourself between appointments.

Legal Update I (2026-2027)

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Legal Update I (2026-2027)

Required texas real estate continuing education -- 4 hours every active license holder must complete for the 2026-2027 renewal cycle.

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Price

$29.96

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CE Hours

4 Hours

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Format

Online, Self-Paced

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TREC Posting

~3 Seconds

What You'll Learn

Legal Update I covers the regulatory changes, contract updates, and legal developments that define texas real estate continuing education for the 2026-2027 cycle. The format is interview-style -- both instructors work through each topic together in a professional studio setting, so complex legal material feels like a real conversation instead of a compliance checkbox. No slide decks. No monotone lectures. Just two experienced professionals breaking down what actually matters for your practice.

Who needs this course? Every active Texas real estate license holder -- agents and brokers alike. Legal Update I is required for renewal regardless of your license type.

Course Content -- Chapters & Topics

Chapter 1 | TREC Rules10 topics + quiz -- Rules and statutes, rulemaking process, legislature updates, broker course requirements
Chapter 2 | Contract Form Basics11 topics + quiz -- Broker-Lawyer Committee forms, contract roulette scenarios, case studies on disclosure violations
Chapter 3 | Water Rights9 topics + quiz -- Water categorization, aquifer systems, groundwater conservation districts, disclosure requirements
Chapter 4 | Fair Housing12 topics + quiz -- Complaint trends, steering practices, disability rights, redlining case studies
Final Comprehensive Quiz

🎥 Studio-Quality Video 📝 Interactive Quizzes 🌐 Works on Any Device

Why Texas Real Estate Academy?

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Instant TREC Posting

Your CE credit posts to TREC in approximately 3 seconds after completion -- no waiting days or weeks.

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Studio-Quality Video

Professional interview-style format with real-world scenarios -- not boring slide decks you click through.

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No-Questions-Asked Refund

Not satisfied? Full refund, no hassle. You keep your CE hours either way.

Your Instructors

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Michelle Stuart

Broker/Owner -- All Cities Realty

Michelle is a Broker/Owner of All Cities Realty, former loan officer, and certified mineral manager. She specializes in luxury residential, farm & ranch, raw land, and first-time homebuyers. Her decades of hands-on transaction experience translate into practical, real-world instruction.

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David Offutt

Founder -- Texas Real Estate Academy

David is a classically trained economist who built TREA from the ground up. He brings deep expertise in real estate marketplace dynamics and insurance, and is a published author. His teaching style focuses on the economics and practical business realities behind the rules.

🎤 Interview-style format: Both instructors discuss each topic together in a professional studio setting -- making complex legal material feel like a conversation, not a lecture.

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Bundle Your Legal Updates & Save

Get Legal Update I & II plus 3 contract hours (11 total) in the Lunch Money bundle -- $48. Or go bigger: Hall Pass -- $75 (18 hrs) or Dean's List -- $85 (25+ hrs). Knock out your entire CE renewal in one shot.

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Legal Update I 2026-2027