Understanding the Pearson VUE Texas Real Estate Exam
The official Texas real estate salesperson exam consists of two parts: the National portion (85 questions, 150 minutes) and the State portion (40 questions, 90 minutes). You must score at least 70% on each part independently to pass.
The State portion is notoriously difficult because it quizzes candidates on nuanced exceptions to standard law, intricate homestead provisions, specific commission rules, and intermediary procedures.
Core Topics on the Texas State Exam:
Understand the composition of the board, rule-making powers, investigatory procedures, trust account limits, and licensing renewals.
Texas does not allow dual agency. Study statutory requirements for Intermediary with appointments, without appointments, and mandatory IABS disclosures.
Practice when custom addenda are required, earnest money deadlines, option money limits, and the exact lines inside the One to Four Family Residential Contract.
Learn exactly what activities can be legally carried out by unlicensed assistants, broker office requirements, and advertising compliance guidelines.
Tips to Pass the Texas State Exam on Your First Attempt
- Read every word of the question carefully: Pearson VUE often inserts absolute terms like "always", "never", or double negatives to test your attention to detail.
- Differentiate between Calendar days and Business days: Under TREC rules, option fees are calculated using calendar days, while earnest money deposits use business (working) days.
- Memorize statutory timelines: Review how long brokers have to return inactive licenses, TREC investigation timelines, and notification windows for address changes.
Want to test yourself on all 1,000 questions?
Get full offline practice mocks, infinite retakes, category-by-category score breakdowns, and detailed state code explanations on your mobile device.