Texas Real Estate Exam 10-Question Diagnostic Practice Test

Q: What is the passing score on the Texas real estate exam in 2026?

The Texas real estate sales agent examination is administered by Pearson VUE and consists of two separate, independently scored sections. Candidates must score at least 70% on BOTH sections independently to pass. On the National Core portion, you need 56 correct answers out of 80 scored questions (70%). On the Texas State Law portion, you need 28 correct answers out of 40 scored questions (70%). Passing one section does not carry over to compensate for failing the other.

Q: What is the Texas real estate exam pass rate?

According to official TREC exam statistics published by the Texas Real Estate Commission, the first-time pass rate for the Texas sales agent exam historically hovers between 58% and 63%. Most candidates who fail struggle with the 40-question Texas State Law portion—specifically Intermediary rules, promulgated contract deadlines, and TRELA disciplinary powers. ExamBased candidates who complete our 10 mock exams and 560 flashcards achieve an average first-attempt pass rate exceeding 98%.

Q: How many total questions are on the Texas real estate exam and what is the time limit?

The full Texas salesperson examination contains 125 total questions. The National portion has 85 questions (80 scored questions and 5 unscored experimental pretest questions) with a 150-minute time allowance. The Texas State portion has 40 scored questions with a 90-minute time allowance. You have 240 minutes (4 full hours) total testing time when taking both portions together.

Q: What happens if you fail the Texas real estate exam 3 times?

TREC grants a 1-year eligibility period from the date your license application is accepted. If you pass one section but fail the other, you only retake the failed section. However, under TRELA § 1101.458 and TREC rules, if you fail either section three (3) consecutive times, your exam eligibility is suspended until you complete 30 additional hours of qualifying classroom real estate education for that specific failed section before being permitted to retest.

Q: What is the difference between Intermediary with appointments vs. without appointments?

In Texas, dual agency is illegal; the only legal way a broker can represent both buyer and seller in the same transaction is as an Intermediary (TRELA § 1101.558). Under Intermediary WITH appointments, the broker appoints two distinct affiliated agents to represent the seller and buyer individually. These appointed agents CAN give advice, opinions, and negotiate on behalf of their assigned client. Under Intermediary WITHOUT appointments (e.g., a solo broker with no agents), NO advice or opinions can be given to either party—the broker must remain strictly neutral.

Q: What are the urban vs. rural homestead acreage limits in Texas?

Under Article XVI, § 51 of the Texas Constitution and Texas Property Code § 41.002, an urban homestead is limited to not more than 10 contiguous acres (regardless of whether owned by a single adult or a family), together with improvements. A rural homestead is limited to not more than 100 acres for a single adult, or up to 200 acres for a married couple or family. Urban property is connected to municipal police, fire, and water services.

Q: What is the difference between TREC and the Broker-Lawyer Committee?

TREC (Texas Real Estate Commission) is the regulatory enforcement body consisting of 9 members appointed by the Governor (6 licensed brokers and 3 public members with 6-year staggered terms) who license agents, enforce TRELA, and promulgate mandatory contract forms. The Broker-Lawyer Committee consists of 13 members (6 brokers appointed by TREC, 6 lawyers appointed by the State Bar President, and 1 public member appointed by the Governor) who draft and revise standardized contract forms for TREC adoption.

Q: What are the first renewal SAE education requirements for new Texas sales agents?

To renew a Texas real estate sales agent license for the first time (after 2 years), licensees must complete 98 additional hours of Sales Agent Apprentice Education (SAE) under TRELA § 1101.454. This consists of 90 hours of qualifying coursework (three 30-hour courses) plus 8 hours of TREC Legal Update I and Legal Update II (4 hours each), bringing the agent's cumulative education to 278 total hours. Subsequent renewals require the standard 18 hours of CE every 2 years.

Q: What math formulas are tested on the Texas Pearson VUE real estate exam?

Approximately 10% of the National exam tests practical real estate math calculations: Acreage conversions (1 Acre = 43,560 sq ft; memorize: "4 old people driving 35 in a 60 mph zone"), Capitalization Rate IRV (Value = NOI ÷ Cap Rate), Net Operating Income (NOI = Potential Gross Rent - Vacancy - Operating Expenses), Banker's Year 360-day tax and insurance prorations, Transfer tax calculations, and Seller Net Sheet math.

Question 1

Broker Sterling represents both Seller Sarah and Buyer Brandon under written representation agreements in an in-house transaction. Broker Sterling elects to act as an intermediary and appoints Sales Agent Amanda to Sarah and Sales Agent Brian to Brandon. Under Texas Real Estate License Act (TRELA) § 1101.558, which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the appointed agents?

Accepted Answer

B. Amanda and Brian may give advice and opinions to their respective appointed principals, while Broker Sterling must remain impartial.

Answer

A. Appointed agents must remain strictly neutral and cannot provide advice or opinions to their assigned principals.

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C. Broker Sterling may give negotiation advice to Sarah as long as Brian provides equal negotiation advice to Brandon.

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D. Appointments can only be made verbally if both parties consent in presence of a notary public.

Question 2

Under Paragraph 5 of the TREC Promulgated One to Four Family Residential Contract (Resale), the effective date of a signed contract is Monday, May 4th. By what exact day and time must the buyer deliver the earnest money and option fee to the designated escrow agent to secure the unrestricted right to terminate?

Accepted Answer

B. Thursday, May 7th, by 5:00 PM local time

Answer

A. Wednesday, May 6th, by 11:59 PM

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C. Friday, May 8th, by 5:00 PM local time

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D. Monday, May 11th, by close of business

Question 3

A married couple purchases a 16-acre residential tract within the municipal boundary limits of Austin, Texas, where police and fire protection are provided and municipal water services are connected. Under Texas Property Code Chapter 41, how many acres are legally protected under the Texas urban homestead exemption?

Accepted Answer

B. Up to 10 contiguous acres together with improvements thereon

Answer

A. All 16 acres, because they are legally married and living on the property

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C. Up to 100 acres for a single person or 200 acres for a married family

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D. Up to 1 acre within an incorporated municipality

Question 4

A sponsored sales agent receives an earnest money check made payable to the brokerage on Friday afternoon at 4:30 PM. The sales agent delivers the check to the sponsoring broker on Monday morning. Under 22 TAC § 535.146, by when must the sponsoring broker deposit the trust funds into a neutral escrow or dedicated trust account?

Accepted Answer

C. By the close of business on the second working day after the broker receives the funds

Answer

A. By 5:00 PM on the day the sales agent received the funds (Friday)

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B. Within 24 hours of receiving the contract

Answer

D. Within 5 business days after loan approval

Question 5

A court awards a judgment of $120,000 in actual compensatory damages against a licensed Texas real estate broker for deceptive, fraudulent practices. The claimant applies for payment from the TREC Real Estate Recovery Trust Account. What is the maximum statutory amount the claimant can recover from the fund for this single transaction?

Accepted Answer

B. $50,000 maximum for a single transaction

Answer

A. $120,000 (the full court judgment amount)

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C. $100,000 maximum aggregate per transaction

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D. $25,000 plus attorney fees

Question 6

A new Texas real estate sales agent was licensed after completing the initial 180 hours of qualifying education. When submitting their very first two-year license renewal to TREC, which educational requirements must be completed under TRELA § 1101.454?

Accepted Answer

B. 98 additional hours of qualifying Sales Agent Apprentice Education (SAE), bringing cumulative education to 278 hours

Answer

A. Standard 18 hours of Continuing Education (CE) only

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C. 60 hours of broker pre-licensing coursework

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D. No additional hours if the licensee completed at least five closed transactions

Question 7

Arthur, Benjamin, and Charles acquire title to an investment parcel as joint tenants with right of survivorship. Two years later, Arthur dies leaving a valid last will and testament devising his entire estate, including his real property interests, to his daughter Dawn. How is title to the parcel now held?

Accepted Answer

B. Benjamin and Charles own the entire parcel as surviving joint tenants, each holding an undivided 50% interest, and Dawn receives nothing.

Answer

A. Dawn, Benjamin, and Charles hold title as tenants in common, each with a 1/3 interest.

Answer

C. The joint tenancy is terminated by operation of law and converted into tenancy in the entirety.

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D. The court must partition the property into three separate physical parcels.

Question 8

An apartment complex generates Gross Potential Rental Income of $180,000 annually. The local market vacancy and collection loss rate is 5%. Operating expenses, including property management, taxes, and insurance, total $47,000 per year. If an appraiser determines that the prevailing market capitalization rate is 8.0%, what is the estimated property value using the Income Capitalization Approach?

Accepted Answer

A. $1,550,000

Answer

B. $1,662,500

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C. $1,240,000

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D. $1,750,000

Question 9

When selling a residential dwelling constructed prior to 1978 ("target housing"), the Federal Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 mandates that the seller must provide the prospective buyer with which statutory inspection contingency period, unless mutually agreed otherwise in writing?

Accepted Answer

B. A 10-day opportunity to conduct a risk assessment or inspection for lead-based paint hazards

Answer

A. A mandatory 3-day personal review period

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C. A 30-day abatement escrow clearance window

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D. No inspection right is required as long as the EPA pamphlet is signed

Question 10

Under Chapter 53 of the Texas Property Code, what statutory percentage of the contract price or value of work must a property owner retain during the course of a construction project and for 30 days after project completion to protect subcontractor mechanic lien rights?

Accepted Answer

B. 10% statutory retainage

Answer

A. 5% statutory retainage

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C. 15% statutory retainage

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D. 20% statutory retainage

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