Texas · Real estate exam prep
20 free Texas practice questions with no signup required. When you're ready for more, the full RealReady bank has 1,015 questions for the 2026 exam that cover both national principles and Texas law.
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Correct: B TREC may adopt, modify, or reject the form
TREC has final authority over promulgated forms. While the Broker-Lawyer Committee drafts and recommends contract forms, TREC retains the power to adopt, modify, or reject any form the committee produces. The State Bar has no veto over TREC's decision.
Correct: D No, owners selling own property are exempt
Texas law exempts property owners from the licensing requirement when selling their own property. The license requirement applies to persons who perform real estate activities for others in exchange for compensation. Self-representation in a personal sale is not regulated activity.
Correct: B Notify TREC of the sponsorship change
When changing sponsoring brokers, a Texas sales agent must notify TREC of the sponsorship change. There is no requirement to retake the exam or complete additional education. The agent may begin working under the new broker once the change is properly reported.
Correct: B Commingling of funds
Depositing client funds into a personal account constitutes commingling, which is mixing client money with the licensee's own funds. Texas law requires client funds to be held in a separate trust or escrow account. Commingling is a serious violation and ground for discipline.
Correct: D To compensate consumers harmed by licensee misconduct
The Recovery Trust Account exists to compensate members of the public who have been financially harmed by the misconduct of licensed real estate agents or brokers. It is not used for TREC operations, homebuyer grants, or broker reimbursement.
Correct: C Disclose the defect to prospective buyers
Texas licensees must disclose known material defects to buyers regardless of who discovers them. Waiting for an inspector or for the buyer to ask does not satisfy this duty. The seller's preference to conceal a defect does not override the agent's disclosure obligation.
Correct: C At first substantive dialogue
Texas requires the IABS notice to be given at the first substantive dialogue with a prospective buyer, seller, tenant, or landlord. Waiting until an offer is submitted, a showing occurs, or a contract is signed would be too late and would violate TREC rules.
Correct: A Intermediary
Texas uses the term 'intermediary' rather than 'dual agency' to describe a broker representing both parties. This is a distinct legal concept under TRELA with specific requirements for consent and conduct that differ from dual agency in other states.
Correct: B Present all three offers to the seller
Texas law requires agents to present all offers and counteroffers to clients. Even when a seller expresses a preference, the agent cannot filter offers. The seller can instruct the agent in writing to stop presenting offers only after accepting one.
Correct: D Close of business on Wednesday
Texas requires earnest money to be deposited by close of business on the second working day after receipt, unless otherwise agreed. If received Monday, the second working day is Wednesday. This timeline protects both buyer and seller interests.
Correct: B Direct the payment through the sponsoring broker
Texas law requires agents to receive all compensation through their sponsoring broker. An agent may never accept payment directly from a client, customer, or another broker's agent. There is no dollar threshold that makes direct payment acceptable.
Correct: B Unimproved Property Contract
TREC promulgates six main contract forms including the Unimproved Property Contract. Commercial leases, industrial contracts, and option agreements are not among the promulgated forms. Licensees must use the promulgated form when one covers the transaction type.
Correct: C Seller keeps option fee; earnest money refunded
The option fee is non-refundable and belongs to the seller regardless of the outcome. However, if the buyer terminates during the option period, the earnest money is refunded to the buyer. These two payments serve different contractual purposes.
Correct: A No, foreclosure sales are exempt
Foreclosure sales are one of the specific exemptions from the Seller Disclosure Notice requirement. Other exemptions include probate sales, new construction with a builder warranty, and court-ordered sales. The exemption applies regardless of property occupancy status.
Correct: B Separate property of the husband
Property acquired by gift or inheritance during marriage is classified as separate property under the Texas Family Code. Even though the inheritance occurred during the marriage, it does not become community property. Title alone does not determine the character of the property.
Correct: C Treble damages and attorney's fees
The DTPA provides treble (triple) damages for knowing violations, plus attorney's fees. A licensee who knowingly misrepresents a material condition commits a knowing violation. Actual damages alone apply only when the violation is not knowing or intentional.
Correct: C March 31
Texas Property Code requires landlords to return the security deposit, minus lawful deductions, within 30 days of the tenant vacating. From March 1, that deadline is March 31. Failure to comply exposes the landlord to liability for the full deposit plus penalties.
Correct: D Through Texas general obligation bonds
The VLB funds its land and home loan programs through Texas general obligation bonds, not federal money or TREC fees. This state funding mechanism allows the VLB to offer below-market interest rates to eligible veterans independently of federal VA loan programs.
Correct: B TRELA, Occupations Code Chapter 1101
TREC's rulemaking authority derives from the Texas Real Estate License Act (TRELA), codified in Occupations Code Chapter 1101. The Government Code Chapter 2001 is the Administrative Procedure Act governing the process, but TRELA grants the substantive authority.
Correct: B No, on-site apartment managers are exempt
Texas provides a specific licensing exemption for on-site apartment managers. Even though leasing is normally a licensable activity, managers who work on-site at the property they manage are not required to hold a real estate license.
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About the exam
On the Texas real estate exam, the state section is where first-time candidates most often stumble, and because it's scored separately, a strong national score won't rescue it. That gap on the Texas section is why Texas-specific preparation matters more here than another round of national review.
The Texas section leans on the Real Estate License Act and TREC rules, the intermediary relationship Texas uses in place of dual agency, the promulgated contract forms a sales agent has to use rather than draft, the seller's disclosure notice, community property and Texas homestead protections, and special topics like the Deceptive Trade Practices Act and the Veterans Land Board. None of that looks like the material a candidate in a neighboring state studies. A generic real estate practice test won't cut it. You need Texas-specific practice questions.
FAQ
The Texas Sales Agent Real Estate Examination has 120 scored questions, split into an 80-question national portion and a 40-question Texas portion. Pearson VUE also mixes in unscored pretest items, 5 on the national portion and 10 on the Texas portion, that don't count toward your result. You get 240 minutes in total, 150 minutes for the national portion and 90 minutes for the Texas portion.
You need 70 percent on each portion, and the two are scored separately. That works out to 56 of 80 correct on the national portion and 28 of 40 on the Texas portion. You have to pass both to get licensed, so a high score on one portion doesn't make up for falling short on the other.
Pearson VUE charges $43 to sit the sales agent exam, paid by card when you make your reservation. The fee is the same whether you take both portions together or retake a single portion, and it is non-refundable. Sales agent is the entry-level real estate license Texas issues.
240 minutes in total, which is four hours. Pearson VUE gives you 150 minutes for the 80-question national portion and 90 minutes for the 40-question Texas portion. The exam ends automatically when your time expires, and you leave the test center with your official score in hand.
The Texas Sales Agent Real Estate Examination is administered by Pearson VUE for the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC). You register and schedule your exam date through Pearson VUE.
Plenty of first-time candidates pass, but the exam earns its reputation and the Texas portion is where people stumble. The national portion is manageable for most candidates who actually studied. The state portion catches people off guard, because Texas's intermediary brokerage model, promulgated contract forms, and homestead and community property rules don't match what national prep material teaches. Honest practice on Texas-specific questions is usually the difference between passing the first time and paying to retake a portion.
The 80-question national portion covers general real estate principles like property characteristics and ownership, valuation and appraisal, contracts and agency, real estate practice, disclosures, financing and settlement, and real estate math. The 40-question Texas portion focuses on the duties and powers of the Texas Real Estate Commission, licensing and standards of conduct, agency and brokerage including the intermediary relationship, promulgated contracts and seller disclosure, and special topics like community property, homestead protections, the Deceptive Trade Practices Act, and the Veterans Land Board. The Texas material carries more weight than its share of questions suggests, since it's the part most candidates have never seen before.
After you finish your 180 hours of qualifying real estate coursework, the highest-leverage move is grinding through Texas-specific practice questions with honest feedback on every miss. National practice tests help with the 80 national questions but won't catch you on Texas's intermediary rules, promulgated forms, and disclosure requirements. The RealReady app gives you the full Texas question bank, plus a missed-question mode and per-category progress tracking so you can drill your weak spots. Most users study 30 to 60 minutes a day for two to four weeks before sitting the exam.
The 20 Texas practice questions on this page are free, no account or signup needed. Unlocking the rest of the Texas bank is a single in-app purchase you pay once and own, with no recurring charge and no time limit on access.
Yes. RealReady has a dedicated Texas question bank built for the Texas real estate exam, covering the national principles every candidate sees plus the Texas law that trips people up, like the intermediary relationship Texas uses in place of dual agency, the promulgated contract forms, and Texas homestead protections.
No. RealReady is exam practice, not a pre-license course, so it doesn't count toward Texas's required pre-license education hours. Use it after or alongside your coursework to drill realistic practice questions and find your weak spots before exam day.
