SAE Real Estate Brokerage Exam – Texas (2026/2027 Edition)
SAE REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE EXAM
TEXAS (2026/2027 EDITION)
Complete Actual Questions & Correct Answers
TREC Licensing Support
200+ Questions | Graded A+
Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) Aligned
Sales Agent Apprentice Education (SAE)
30 Classroom Hours | 270 Total Qualifying Education Hours
Includes SB 1968 Updates Effective January 1, 2026
2026/2027 Academic Cycle
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, SAE Real Estate Brokerage Exam – Texas (2026/2027 Edition)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1: TREC Regulatory Authority & Broker Responsibility (Including SB 1968)
Section 2: Broker Licensing Requirements
Section 3: Legal Updates & Continuing Education Requirements (2026-2027)
Section 4: Policy & Procedures Manual
Section 5: Record Retention & Trust Accounts
Section 6: Agency Relationships & Fiduciary Duties
Section 7: Information About Brokerage Services (IABS) Form
Section 8: Advertising Rules & Compliance
Section 9: Independent Contractor vs. Employee Classification
Section 10: Antitrust Laws & Legal Compliance
Section 11: Business Planning & Market Analysis
Section 12: Financial Management
Section 13: Risk Management
Section 14: Environmental Regulations & Federal Controls
Section 15: Business Structures & Entities
Section 16: Business Growth Strategies
Section 17: Attorneys & Legal Professionals
Section 18: Emerging Technologies in Real Estate
Section 19: Real Property & Legal Definitions
Section 20: Leadership, Management & Professional Standards
Section 21: Comprehensive Case-Based Questions
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, SAE Real Estate Brokerage Exam – Texas (2026/2027 Edition)
Section 1: TREC Regulatory Authority & Broker Responsibility (Including SB 1968)
Question 1
The _____ is required to ascertain that brokers are aware of all of their responsibilities.
A) National Association of REALTORS
B) Texas Real Estate Commission
C) Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
D) Local Board of REALTORS
Rationale: The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) is the regulatory body required to
ascertain that brokers are aware of all of their responsibilities. TREC administers licensing,
enforces compliance with state real estate laws, investigates complaints, and disciplines licensees.
Question 2
The Broker Responsibility MCE course provides understanding of a broker's responsibilities
under which administrative code section?
A) 22 TAC §535.2
B) 22 TAC §535.1
C) Texas Occupations Code §1101
D) Texas Property Code §5.001
Rationale: The Broker Responsibility MCE course addresses the regulatory aspects of
management, operation, and supervision of a real estate brokerage firm under 22 TAC §535.2,
providing understanding of a broker's responsibilities and obligations.
Question 3
Who must take the Broker Responsibility MCE course under the original TREC rules (before SB
1968)?
A) All licensed real estate agents regardless of role
B) A broker who sponsors salespersons, a designated broker of a business entity,
and a license holder who is a delegated supervisor for six months or more
C) Only brokers who have been sanctioned by TREC
D) Only designated brokers of large firms with more than 10 agents
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Rationale: Under the original rules, three categories must take the Broker Responsibility MCE:
(1) a broker who sponsors salespersons, (2) a designated broker of a business entity, and (3) a
license holder who is a delegated supervisor of one or more license holders for six months or more
during the current license period.
Question 4
Effective January 1, 2026, which statement about the Broker Responsibility course is CORRECT
under SB 1968?
A) Only brokers who sponsor sales agents must complete the course
B) ALL brokers are now required to complete the 6-hour Broker Responsibility
course, regardless of whether they sponsor sales agents
C) The course requirement has been eliminated for associate brokers
D) The course has been reduced from 6 hours to 3 hours
Rationale: Effective January 1, 2026, SB 1968 expanded the Broker Responsibility course
requirement so that ALL brokers must complete the 6-hour course, regardless of whether they
sponsor sales agents or have supervisory responsibilities. This includes associate brokers who
previously may have been exempt.
Question 5
Which of the following are the five primary responsibilities of a broker owner?
A) Marketing, recruiting, training, accounting, and advertising
B) Supervisory, training/education, license maintenance, legal compliance, and
fiscal profitability
C) Listing, selling, management, appraisal, and consulting
D) Regulation, enforcement, adjudication, licensing, and education
Rationale: The five primary broker owner responsibilities are: (1) supervisory responsibility for
every license holder, (2) training/education of agents, (3) license maintenance ensuring all
licenses are current, (4) legal compliance ensuring no violation of laws, and (5) fiscal
responsibility for profitability of the company.
Question 6
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SAE REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE EXAM
TEXAS (2026/2027 EDITION)
Complete Actual Questions & Correct Answers
TREC Licensing Support
200+ Questions | Graded A+
Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) Aligned
Sales Agent Apprentice Education (SAE)
30 Classroom Hours | 270 Total Qualifying Education Hours
Includes SB 1968 Updates Effective January 1, 2026
2026/2027 Academic Cycle
Page 1
, SAE Real Estate Brokerage Exam – Texas (2026/2027 Edition)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1: TREC Regulatory Authority & Broker Responsibility (Including SB 1968)
Section 2: Broker Licensing Requirements
Section 3: Legal Updates & Continuing Education Requirements (2026-2027)
Section 4: Policy & Procedures Manual
Section 5: Record Retention & Trust Accounts
Section 6: Agency Relationships & Fiduciary Duties
Section 7: Information About Brokerage Services (IABS) Form
Section 8: Advertising Rules & Compliance
Section 9: Independent Contractor vs. Employee Classification
Section 10: Antitrust Laws & Legal Compliance
Section 11: Business Planning & Market Analysis
Section 12: Financial Management
Section 13: Risk Management
Section 14: Environmental Regulations & Federal Controls
Section 15: Business Structures & Entities
Section 16: Business Growth Strategies
Section 17: Attorneys & Legal Professionals
Section 18: Emerging Technologies in Real Estate
Section 19: Real Property & Legal Definitions
Section 20: Leadership, Management & Professional Standards
Section 21: Comprehensive Case-Based Questions
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, SAE Real Estate Brokerage Exam – Texas (2026/2027 Edition)
Section 1: TREC Regulatory Authority & Broker Responsibility (Including SB 1968)
Question 1
The _____ is required to ascertain that brokers are aware of all of their responsibilities.
A) National Association of REALTORS
B) Texas Real Estate Commission
C) Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
D) Local Board of REALTORS
Rationale: The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) is the regulatory body required to
ascertain that brokers are aware of all of their responsibilities. TREC administers licensing,
enforces compliance with state real estate laws, investigates complaints, and disciplines licensees.
Question 2
The Broker Responsibility MCE course provides understanding of a broker's responsibilities
under which administrative code section?
A) 22 TAC §535.2
B) 22 TAC §535.1
C) Texas Occupations Code §1101
D) Texas Property Code §5.001
Rationale: The Broker Responsibility MCE course addresses the regulatory aspects of
management, operation, and supervision of a real estate brokerage firm under 22 TAC §535.2,
providing understanding of a broker's responsibilities and obligations.
Question 3
Who must take the Broker Responsibility MCE course under the original TREC rules (before SB
1968)?
A) All licensed real estate agents regardless of role
B) A broker who sponsors salespersons, a designated broker of a business entity,
and a license holder who is a delegated supervisor for six months or more
C) Only brokers who have been sanctioned by TREC
D) Only designated brokers of large firms with more than 10 agents
Page 3
, SAE Real Estate Brokerage Exam – Texas (2026/2027 Edition)
Rationale: Under the original rules, three categories must take the Broker Responsibility MCE:
(1) a broker who sponsors salespersons, (2) a designated broker of a business entity, and (3) a
license holder who is a delegated supervisor of one or more license holders for six months or more
during the current license period.
Question 4
Effective January 1, 2026, which statement about the Broker Responsibility course is CORRECT
under SB 1968?
A) Only brokers who sponsor sales agents must complete the course
B) ALL brokers are now required to complete the 6-hour Broker Responsibility
course, regardless of whether they sponsor sales agents
C) The course requirement has been eliminated for associate brokers
D) The course has been reduced from 6 hours to 3 hours
Rationale: Effective January 1, 2026, SB 1968 expanded the Broker Responsibility course
requirement so that ALL brokers must complete the 6-hour course, regardless of whether they
sponsor sales agents or have supervisory responsibilities. This includes associate brokers who
previously may have been exempt.
Question 5
Which of the following are the five primary responsibilities of a broker owner?
A) Marketing, recruiting, training, accounting, and advertising
B) Supervisory, training/education, license maintenance, legal compliance, and
fiscal profitability
C) Listing, selling, management, appraisal, and consulting
D) Regulation, enforcement, adjudication, licensing, and education
Rationale: The five primary broker owner responsibilities are: (1) supervisory responsibility for
every license holder, (2) training/education of agents, (3) license maintenance ensuring all
licenses are current, (4) legal compliance ensuring no violation of laws, and (5) fiscal
responsibility for profitability of the company.
Question 6
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