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Exam Guides

Guides for the Texas real estate license exam — State and National portion study strategies, TREC rules, and exam-day tips.

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If You Fail, Then What?

What Happens If You Fail the Texas Real Estate Exam?

You only retake the portion you failed — but fail the same portion three times and TREC requires extra coursework before you can try again. Here's exactly how the retake process works.

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After Your 180 Hours

You Finished Your 180 Hours — What Happens Between Class and Your License?

Pre-licensing school ends and the exam feels like the next step, but there's an application, an eligibility letter, and a background check in between. Here's the actual sequence.

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How Hard Is The Exam?

How Hard Is the Texas Real Estate Exam? What the Numbers Actually Show

The real question count, the real passing score, and a first-attempt pass rate around 56% — the exam's actual structure, sourced from TREC and Pearson VUE's own candidate handbook.

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National vs. State Portion

National vs. State Portion: What's Actually Tested on the Texas Real Estate Exam

A full breakdown of both content outlines — every major topic area and its exact item count, straight from TREC and Pearson VUE's own exam documentation.

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