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The Texas exam at a glance
TREC licensing exam administered by Pearson VUE; national and state portions are scored separately.
Salesperson exam
125questions
240 mintime limit
62%to pass
Two separately scored sections
Broker exam
145questions
240 mintime limit
68%to pass
Two separately scored sections
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Under TREC rules, once a broker receives earnest money, it must be deposited into the trust or escrow account no later than:
The close of business on that very same day the funds were received
The close of business of the second working day after receipt
Within 30 calendar days of receipt
At any point before the contract's termination option period ends
Show answer & explanation
The close of business of the second working day after receipt — TREC Rule 535.146(b)(3) requires a broker to deposit trust money, including earnest money, no later than the close of business of the second working day after the broker receives it.
Source: Texas Real Estate Commission — Trust Account Rules
Deadlines in TREC's promulgated contract forms are generally counted in:
Business days only, excluding all weekends
Business days, with no adjustment made for holidays
Hours counted from the exact time at which the contract was executed by both parties
Calendar days, with weekend/holiday deadlines rolling to the next business day
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Calendar days, with weekend/holiday deadlines rolling to the next business day — TREC contract deadlines are counted in calendar days; if a deadline falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, performance is generally extended to the next business day.
Source: Texas Real Estate Commission — Contract Day Counting
How many total classroom hours of TREC-approved qualifying education must an applicant complete before taking the Texas sales agent licensing exam?
90 hours
180 hours
120 hours
240 hours
Show answer & explanation
180 hours — TREC requires 180 classroom hours of pre-licensing qualifying education, delivered as six 30-hour courses, before a sales agent applicant may sit for the state exam.
Source: TREC — Become a Real Estate Sales Agent
Texas exam FAQ
How many questions are on the Texas real estate salesperson exam?
The Texas salesperson exam has 125 questions with a time limit of 240 minutes. You need 62% to pass.
What score do you need to pass the Texas broker exam?
The Texas broker exam requires 68% to pass, across 145 questions in 240 minutes.
Who administers the Texas real estate exam?
The exam is administered by Pearson VUE. TREC licensing exam administered by Pearson VUE; national and state portions are scored separately.
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