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TEXAS STATE PORTION REAL ESTATE
EXAM 2026 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | A+ GRADED | WITH
EXPERT SOLUTIONS
Who is responsible for any wrongs done by a salesperson while
acting within the scope of the agency agreement? - correct
answer-The broker is liable for the wrongdoing of his or her
salespersons. The principal is liable for any wrongs committed by
the broker while acting within the scope of the agency agreement.
what is the distinction between sales contracts and option
contracts? - correct answer-One characteristic of sales contracts
is mutual obligation. Option contracts lack mutual obligation. The
buyer in an option contract is not obligated to buy.
A listing agreement must contain: - correct answer-a standard
street address is sufficient.
If the commission investigates a complaint and determines that an
individual's real estate license should be suspended or revoked,
the licensee is entitled to a hearing before the commission within
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how many days after the commission reaches its decision? -
correct answer-A licensee who faces suspension or revocation of
their license is entitled to a hearing within 30 days of the
commission reaching their decision.
Which of the licensed entities does not fall under the regulatory
authority of the Texas Real Estate Commission? - correct answer-
The Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board has
jurisdiction over state licensed and certified appraisers. In addition
to licensing brokers and salespersons, the Texas Real Estate
Commission is responsible for licensing real estate inspectors and
for regulation of companies that sell and issue residential service
contracts ("home warranties"). (Article 65736, Vernon's Texas
Civil Statutes.
A licensee in Texas may not practice law, unless licensed and
authorized to do so in Texas. Practicing law includes altering
contracts, or drawing up: - correct answer-a deed, deed of trust,
will, or other written instrument that may transfer or affect the title
to land.
What penalties may a licensee who breaches the agency
relationship face? - correct answer-A licensee who breaches the
agency relationship may be sued for damages, termination of the
contract, and/or non-payment of the commission.
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Undisclosed dual agency is: - correct answer-a violation of the
TRELA.
What is the composition of the Broker-Lawyer Committee? -
correct answer-Six broker members are appointed by the Texas
Real Estate Commission; six attorney members are appointed by
the President of the State Bar of Texas. The appointees serve a
term of six years with one-third of them being appointed every two
years.
A licensee must disclose any existing agency relationships to a
new client. This disclosure: - correct answer-may be done orally
or in writing.
A broker may do which of the following for an individual without
actually representing the individual? - correct answer-A broker
may obtain financing, assist in locating a property, and prepare a
contract or lease for an individual without representing the
individual.
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A real estate licensee must notify the real estate program
manager if: - correct answer-A licensee must notify the real estate
program manager within 20 days of receiving any criminal
complaint, information, indictment, or conviction in which the
licensee is named as a defendant; or entry of a civil court order,
verdict, or judgment, against the licensee in any court of
competent jurisdiction in which the subject matter therein involves
any real estate or business-related activity by the licensee.
Pamela, who lives in a suburb in which many homes are rented,
decides to open a rental agency in order to assist her friends in
finding suitable renters. Pamela's conduct is - correct answer-
unacceptable because it involves an activity for which a real
estate license is required.
The sole broker of a brokerage firm has his or her real estate
license suspended for two years. What would happen to the
licenses of the salespersons affiliated with this broker? - correct
answer-If the broker's license is suspended or revoked, the
salespersons' licenses are made inactive and must be returned to
the commission. A salesperson's license may be made active
when the salesperson is sponsored by a new broker.
Which agency is responsible for the contract forms used by Texas
licensees? - correct answer-The Texas Real Estate Commission
TEXAS STATE PORTION REAL ESTATE
EXAM 2026 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | A+ GRADED | WITH
EXPERT SOLUTIONS
Who is responsible for any wrongs done by a salesperson while
acting within the scope of the agency agreement? - correct
answer-The broker is liable for the wrongdoing of his or her
salespersons. The principal is liable for any wrongs committed by
the broker while acting within the scope of the agency agreement.
what is the distinction between sales contracts and option
contracts? - correct answer-One characteristic of sales contracts
is mutual obligation. Option contracts lack mutual obligation. The
buyer in an option contract is not obligated to buy.
A listing agreement must contain: - correct answer-a standard
street address is sufficient.
If the commission investigates a complaint and determines that an
individual's real estate license should be suspended or revoked,
the licensee is entitled to a hearing before the commission within
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how many days after the commission reaches its decision? -
correct answer-A licensee who faces suspension or revocation of
their license is entitled to a hearing within 30 days of the
commission reaching their decision.
Which of the licensed entities does not fall under the regulatory
authority of the Texas Real Estate Commission? - correct answer-
The Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board has
jurisdiction over state licensed and certified appraisers. In addition
to licensing brokers and salespersons, the Texas Real Estate
Commission is responsible for licensing real estate inspectors and
for regulation of companies that sell and issue residential service
contracts ("home warranties"). (Article 65736, Vernon's Texas
Civil Statutes.
A licensee in Texas may not practice law, unless licensed and
authorized to do so in Texas. Practicing law includes altering
contracts, or drawing up: - correct answer-a deed, deed of trust,
will, or other written instrument that may transfer or affect the title
to land.
What penalties may a licensee who breaches the agency
relationship face? - correct answer-A licensee who breaches the
agency relationship may be sued for damages, termination of the
contract, and/or non-payment of the commission.
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Undisclosed dual agency is: - correct answer-a violation of the
TRELA.
What is the composition of the Broker-Lawyer Committee? -
correct answer-Six broker members are appointed by the Texas
Real Estate Commission; six attorney members are appointed by
the President of the State Bar of Texas. The appointees serve a
term of six years with one-third of them being appointed every two
years.
A licensee must disclose any existing agency relationships to a
new client. This disclosure: - correct answer-may be done orally
or in writing.
A broker may do which of the following for an individual without
actually representing the individual? - correct answer-A broker
may obtain financing, assist in locating a property, and prepare a
contract or lease for an individual without representing the
individual.
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A real estate licensee must notify the real estate program
manager if: - correct answer-A licensee must notify the real estate
program manager within 20 days of receiving any criminal
complaint, information, indictment, or conviction in which the
licensee is named as a defendant; or entry of a civil court order,
verdict, or judgment, against the licensee in any court of
competent jurisdiction in which the subject matter therein involves
any real estate or business-related activity by the licensee.
Pamela, who lives in a suburb in which many homes are rented,
decides to open a rental agency in order to assist her friends in
finding suitable renters. Pamela's conduct is - correct answer-
unacceptable because it involves an activity for which a real
estate license is required.
The sole broker of a brokerage firm has his or her real estate
license suspended for two years. What would happen to the
licenses of the salespersons affiliated with this broker? - correct
answer-If the broker's license is suspended or revoked, the
salespersons' licenses are made inactive and must be returned to
the commission. A salesperson's license may be made active
when the salesperson is sponsored by a new broker.
Which agency is responsible for the contract forms used by Texas
licensees? - correct answer-The Texas Real Estate Commission
