TEXAS REAL ESTATE STATE EXAM 2026 | ACTUAL
TREC QUESTIONS BANK & VERIFIED ANSWERS |
COMPLETE PRACTICE QUIZZES WITH DETAILED
EXPLANATIONS | TEXAS REAL ESTATE LICENSING
PREP GUIDE
• This comprehensive guide contains TREC-aligned practice questions with verified
answers and detailed EXPERT RATIONALE, structured to mirror the actual Texas
Real Estate State Exam and help you master every topic tested on both the national
and state portions.
• Study effectively by attempting each question independently before checking the
correct answer, then carefully reading the EXPERT RATIONALE — this active recall
method reinforces knowledge and builds the exam-day confidence needed to pass
on your first attempt.
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1. Which Texas state agency is responsible for administering and enforcing
the Texas Real Estate License Act (TRELA)?
A. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
B. Texas Secretary of State
C. Texas Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner
D. Texas Association of Realtors
E. Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC)
✓ Correct Answer: E. Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC)
EXPERT RATIONALE: TREC is the state agency established by the Texas Legislature
to administer and enforce TRELA, which governs the licensing and conduct of real
estate professionals in Texas.
2. How many members are appointed to the Texas Real Estate Commission?
A. 5 members
,B. 6 members
C. 9 members
D. 11 members
E. 13 members
✓ Correct Answer: C. 9 members
EXPERT RATIONALE: TREC consists of 9 members appointed by the Governor with
Senate confirmation — 6 must be licensed real estate brokers or salespersons and
3 must be members of the general public.
3. Who appoints the members of the Texas Real Estate Commission?
A. The Texas Legislature
B. The Governor of Texas with Senate confirmation
C. The Texas Supreme Court
D. Licensed real estate brokers statewide
E. The Texas Secretary of State
✓ Correct Answer: B. The Governor of Texas with Senate confirmation
EXPERT RATIONALE: TREC commissioners are appointed by the Governor and
confirmed by the Texas Senate, consistent with the standard appointment process
for Texas state agency boards.
4. How long is a TREC commissioner's term of office?
A. 2 years
B. 4 years
C. 6 years
D. 8 years
,E. 10 years
✓ Correct Answer: C. 6 years
EXPERT RATIONALE: TREC members serve staggered 6-year terms, with terms
expiring on January 31 of odd-numbered years, ensuring continuity of leadership
on the commission.
5. What is the minimum age requirement to obtain a Texas real estate sales
agent license?
A. 16 years old
B. 17 years old
C. 18 years old
D. 19 years old
E. 21 years old
✓ Correct Answer: C. 18 years old
EXPERT RATIONALE: An applicant must be at least 18 years of age to qualify for a
Texas real estate sales agent license under TRELA. This is one of the basic eligibility
requirements.
6. How many hours of qualifying education must a sales agent applicant
complete before taking the Texas real estate licensing exam?
A. 60 hours
B. 90 hours
C. 150 hours
D. 180 hours
E. 270 hours
✓ Correct Answer: D. 180 hours
, EXPERT RATIONALE: Texas requires 180 hours of pre-licensing qualifying
education covering six specific 30-hour courses before a sales agent applicant is
eligible to sit for the licensing exam.
7. What is the license renewal period for a Texas real estate sales agent
license?
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 4 years
E. 5 years
✓ Correct Answer: B. 2 years
EXPERT RATIONALE: Texas real estate licenses operate on a 2-year renewal cycle.
Licensees must complete required continuing education and pay renewal fees
before expiration to remain active.
8. How many hours of Sales Apprentice Education (SAE) are required for the
FIRST renewal of a Texas sales agent license?
A. 30 hours
B. 60 hours
C. 90 hours
D. 150 hours
E. 180 hours
✓ Correct Answer: C. 90 hours
TREC QUESTIONS BANK & VERIFIED ANSWERS |
COMPLETE PRACTICE QUIZZES WITH DETAILED
EXPLANATIONS | TEXAS REAL ESTATE LICENSING
PREP GUIDE
• This comprehensive guide contains TREC-aligned practice questions with verified
answers and detailed EXPERT RATIONALE, structured to mirror the actual Texas
Real Estate State Exam and help you master every topic tested on both the national
and state portions.
• Study effectively by attempting each question independently before checking the
correct answer, then carefully reading the EXPERT RATIONALE — this active recall
method reinforces knowledge and builds the exam-day confidence needed to pass
on your first attempt.
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1. Which Texas state agency is responsible for administering and enforcing
the Texas Real Estate License Act (TRELA)?
A. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
B. Texas Secretary of State
C. Texas Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner
D. Texas Association of Realtors
E. Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC)
✓ Correct Answer: E. Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC)
EXPERT RATIONALE: TREC is the state agency established by the Texas Legislature
to administer and enforce TRELA, which governs the licensing and conduct of real
estate professionals in Texas.
2. How many members are appointed to the Texas Real Estate Commission?
A. 5 members
,B. 6 members
C. 9 members
D. 11 members
E. 13 members
✓ Correct Answer: C. 9 members
EXPERT RATIONALE: TREC consists of 9 members appointed by the Governor with
Senate confirmation — 6 must be licensed real estate brokers or salespersons and
3 must be members of the general public.
3. Who appoints the members of the Texas Real Estate Commission?
A. The Texas Legislature
B. The Governor of Texas with Senate confirmation
C. The Texas Supreme Court
D. Licensed real estate brokers statewide
E. The Texas Secretary of State
✓ Correct Answer: B. The Governor of Texas with Senate confirmation
EXPERT RATIONALE: TREC commissioners are appointed by the Governor and
confirmed by the Texas Senate, consistent with the standard appointment process
for Texas state agency boards.
4. How long is a TREC commissioner's term of office?
A. 2 years
B. 4 years
C. 6 years
D. 8 years
,E. 10 years
✓ Correct Answer: C. 6 years
EXPERT RATIONALE: TREC members serve staggered 6-year terms, with terms
expiring on January 31 of odd-numbered years, ensuring continuity of leadership
on the commission.
5. What is the minimum age requirement to obtain a Texas real estate sales
agent license?
A. 16 years old
B. 17 years old
C. 18 years old
D. 19 years old
E. 21 years old
✓ Correct Answer: C. 18 years old
EXPERT RATIONALE: An applicant must be at least 18 years of age to qualify for a
Texas real estate sales agent license under TRELA. This is one of the basic eligibility
requirements.
6. How many hours of qualifying education must a sales agent applicant
complete before taking the Texas real estate licensing exam?
A. 60 hours
B. 90 hours
C. 150 hours
D. 180 hours
E. 270 hours
✓ Correct Answer: D. 180 hours
, EXPERT RATIONALE: Texas requires 180 hours of pre-licensing qualifying
education covering six specific 30-hour courses before a sales agent applicant is
eligible to sit for the licensing exam.
7. What is the license renewal period for a Texas real estate sales agent
license?
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 4 years
E. 5 years
✓ Correct Answer: B. 2 years
EXPERT RATIONALE: Texas real estate licenses operate on a 2-year renewal cycle.
Licensees must complete required continuing education and pay renewal fees
before expiration to remain active.
8. How many hours of Sales Apprentice Education (SAE) are required for the
FIRST renewal of a Texas sales agent license?
A. 30 hours
B. 60 hours
C. 90 hours
D. 150 hours
E. 180 hours
✓ Correct Answer: C. 90 hours
