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Texas State Requirements – Real Estate

Texas State Continuing Education Requirement Details for Real Estate Broker and Salesperson

Renewal Date: Every two years by the end of the month in which the license was initially issued

Hours Required: 18 hours 

  • 4 hours – Legal Update I: Laws, Rules and Forms
  • 4 hours – Legal Update II: Agency, Ethics, and Hot Topics
  • 3 hours – Contracts-related course 
  • 7 hours – Electives

Note: If you are a supervising agent, have sponsored one or more sales agents, served as the designated broker for a business entity broker that sponsors sales agents, or have been made a supervisor of other license holders, you will need to complete the 6-hour broker responsibility course as part of your required 18 hours of CE.


Texas State Continuing Education Requirement Details for Real Estate for Designated Broker

Renewal Date: Every two years by the end of the month in which the license was initially issued

Hours Required: 18 hours

  • 4 hours – Legal Update I
  • 4 hours – Legal Update II
  • 6 hours – Broker Responsibility Course
  • 1 hour – Elective
  • 3 hours – Contracts-related course

Texas Real Estate Commission

Street Address: Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 N. Congress Ave., Suite 400, Austin, TX 78701

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 12188 Austin, TX 78711-2188

Telephone: 512.936.3000

Fax: 512.936.3798

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Note: This information is provided as a convenience only and is subject to change at any time. It is the responsibility of the licensee to be sure that he or she is meeting state board requirements.

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