Texas Real Estate Exam – TREC Salesperson Examination
200+ Verified Questions and Answers | 2026/2027 Edition |
Graded A+
SECTION 1: TREC RULES & REGULATIONS
Questions 1-30
Q1. According to TREC, how many hours of continuing education (CE) are
required for license renewal for a Texas real estate sales agent?
A) 8 hours
B) 12 hours
C) 15 hours
D) 18 hours
Answer: D) 18 hours
Rationale: Texas sales agents must complete 18 hours of CE every 2 years,
including 8 hours of Legal Update I and II . This is a mandatory requirement for
license renewal to ensure agents stay current with laws and regulations.
Q2. What is the minimum age to obtain a Texas real estate license?
A) 16 years
B) 18 years
C) 21 years
D) 25 years
Answer: B) 18 years
Rationale: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to obtain a Texas real
estate license . This is a basic eligibility requirement established by TREC.
,Q3. TREC requires how many hours of pre-licensing education for a sales agent
license?
A) 90 hours
B) 120 hours
C) 150 hours
D) 180 hours
Answer: D) 180 hours
Rationale: Texas requires 180 hours of approved pre-licensing courses: Principles
I (60), Principles II (60), Law of Agency (30), Law of Contracts (30) . This
comprehensive education ensures candidates have foundational knowledge
before entering the profession.
Q4. A real estate license expires on which date?
A) December 31 of each year
B) The licensee's birthday
C) The last day of the licensee's birth month every 2 years
D) June 30 every 2 years
Answer: C) The last day of the licensee's birth month every 2 years
Rationale: Texas real estate licenses expire on the last day of the licensee's birth
month every 2 years . This unique expiration system is specific to Texas and
differs from other states.
Q5. What is the grace period to renew an expired Texas real estate license
without penalty?
A) No grace period
B) 30 days
C) 60 days
D) 90 days
Answer: A) No grace period
,Rationale: There is NO grace period. If a license expires, the licensee must cease
activity immediately. Late renewal is possible within 6 months with a late fee .
This emphasizes the importance of timely renewal.
Q6. How many hours of continuing education must include Legal Update I and
Legal Update II?
A) 4 hours total
B) 6 hours total
C) 8 hours total
D) 10 hours total
Answer: C) 8 hours total
Rationale: Legal Update I (4 hours) and Legal Update II (4 hours) are required as
part of the 18-hour CE requirement . These courses cover current legal issues and
TREC rule changes.
Q7. A broker who terminates a sales agent must notify TREC within how many
days?
A) 3 business days
B) 5 calendar days
C) 10 calendar days
D) 30 calendar days
Answer: C) 10 calendar days
Rationale: A broker must notify TREC within 10 calendar days after termination of
a sponsored sales agent . This ensures TREC records remain current and accurate.
Q8. A sales agent can be sponsored by how many brokers at one time?
A) One broker
B) Two brokers with written consent
, C) Unlimited brokers
D) Only a designated broker
Answer: A) One broker
Rationale: A sales agent may only be sponsored by ONE broker at a time . This
maintains clear lines of supervision and accountability.
Q9. What is the maximum administrative penalty TREC may impose per
violation?
A) $1,000
B) $5,000
C) $10,000
D) $25,000
Answer: B) $5,000
Rationale: TREC may impose an administrative penalty of up to $5,000 per
violation . Multiple violations can result in cumulative penalties and potential
license suspension or revocation.
Q10. A sales agent's license is inactive for 3 years. To reactivate, the agent must:
A) Retake the licensing exam only
B) Complete 30 hours of CE and retake the exam
C) Complete 180 hours of pre-licensing again
D) Pay a reinstatement fee only
Answer: B) Complete 30 hours of CE and retake the exam
Rationale: License inactive for more than 2 years requires 30 hours of CE and
passing the state exam . This ensures the licensee has current knowledge before
returning to active practice.
Q11. TREC's Real Estate Recovery Trust Account can pay claims up to what
maximum per transaction?
200+ Verified Questions and Answers | 2026/2027 Edition |
Graded A+
SECTION 1: TREC RULES & REGULATIONS
Questions 1-30
Q1. According to TREC, how many hours of continuing education (CE) are
required for license renewal for a Texas real estate sales agent?
A) 8 hours
B) 12 hours
C) 15 hours
D) 18 hours
Answer: D) 18 hours
Rationale: Texas sales agents must complete 18 hours of CE every 2 years,
including 8 hours of Legal Update I and II . This is a mandatory requirement for
license renewal to ensure agents stay current with laws and regulations.
Q2. What is the minimum age to obtain a Texas real estate license?
A) 16 years
B) 18 years
C) 21 years
D) 25 years
Answer: B) 18 years
Rationale: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to obtain a Texas real
estate license . This is a basic eligibility requirement established by TREC.
,Q3. TREC requires how many hours of pre-licensing education for a sales agent
license?
A) 90 hours
B) 120 hours
C) 150 hours
D) 180 hours
Answer: D) 180 hours
Rationale: Texas requires 180 hours of approved pre-licensing courses: Principles
I (60), Principles II (60), Law of Agency (30), Law of Contracts (30) . This
comprehensive education ensures candidates have foundational knowledge
before entering the profession.
Q4. A real estate license expires on which date?
A) December 31 of each year
B) The licensee's birthday
C) The last day of the licensee's birth month every 2 years
D) June 30 every 2 years
Answer: C) The last day of the licensee's birth month every 2 years
Rationale: Texas real estate licenses expire on the last day of the licensee's birth
month every 2 years . This unique expiration system is specific to Texas and
differs from other states.
Q5. What is the grace period to renew an expired Texas real estate license
without penalty?
A) No grace period
B) 30 days
C) 60 days
D) 90 days
Answer: A) No grace period
,Rationale: There is NO grace period. If a license expires, the licensee must cease
activity immediately. Late renewal is possible within 6 months with a late fee .
This emphasizes the importance of timely renewal.
Q6. How many hours of continuing education must include Legal Update I and
Legal Update II?
A) 4 hours total
B) 6 hours total
C) 8 hours total
D) 10 hours total
Answer: C) 8 hours total
Rationale: Legal Update I (4 hours) and Legal Update II (4 hours) are required as
part of the 18-hour CE requirement . These courses cover current legal issues and
TREC rule changes.
Q7. A broker who terminates a sales agent must notify TREC within how many
days?
A) 3 business days
B) 5 calendar days
C) 10 calendar days
D) 30 calendar days
Answer: C) 10 calendar days
Rationale: A broker must notify TREC within 10 calendar days after termination of
a sponsored sales agent . This ensures TREC records remain current and accurate.
Q8. A sales agent can be sponsored by how many brokers at one time?
A) One broker
B) Two brokers with written consent
, C) Unlimited brokers
D) Only a designated broker
Answer: A) One broker
Rationale: A sales agent may only be sponsored by ONE broker at a time . This
maintains clear lines of supervision and accountability.
Q9. What is the maximum administrative penalty TREC may impose per
violation?
A) $1,000
B) $5,000
C) $10,000
D) $25,000
Answer: B) $5,000
Rationale: TREC may impose an administrative penalty of up to $5,000 per
violation . Multiple violations can result in cumulative penalties and potential
license suspension or revocation.
Q10. A sales agent's license is inactive for 3 years. To reactivate, the agent must:
A) Retake the licensing exam only
B) Complete 30 hours of CE and retake the exam
C) Complete 180 hours of pre-licensing again
D) Pay a reinstatement fee only
Answer: B) Complete 30 hours of CE and retake the exam
Rationale: License inactive for more than 2 years requires 30 hours of CE and
passing the state exam . This ensures the licensee has current knowledge before
returning to active practice.
Q11. TREC's Real Estate Recovery Trust Account can pay claims up to what
maximum per transaction?
