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Question 1 of 5
TREC Rules & StandardsEasy

What must a Texas broker license applicant generally hold before applying, beyond passing the broker exam?

ANothing beyond simply passing the broker exam
BA four-year law degree from an accredited university, regardless of circumstances
CActive sales agent experience for a set minimum period
DPrior ownership of a licensed brokerage firm
Explanation
A broker applicant generally needs a set minimum period of active sales agent experience before applying, in addition to passing the exam — a law degree isn't required, prior brokerage ownership isn't required, and the experience requirement is real, not optional.
Question 2 of 5
TREC Rules & StandardsEasy

How many classroom hours of pre-licensing education does Texas generally require before taking the sales agent exam?

AThere is no set hour requirement at all
B180 hours across the required core courses
C40 hours, matching a typical CE cycle
D12 hours, matching one CE renewal course, with no exceptions
Explanation
Texas generally requires 180 classroom hours of qualifying pre-licensing education (across several required courses) before a sales agent candidate may sit for the state exam — that's a much larger figure than a CE cycle's hours, and there is a real, set requirement.
Question 3 of 5
TREC Rules & StandardsEasy

What are the two Legal Update courses Texas license holders generally must complete during each CE renewal cycle?

AContracts I and Contracts II, the standard course pair
BAgency I and Agency II
CEthics I and Ethics II
DLegal Update I and Legal Update II
Explanation
Texas CE renewal generally requires completing Legal Update I and Legal Update II specifically, by name — not a generically titled contracts, ethics, or agency course pair.
Question 4 of 5
TREC Rules & StandardsMedium

What is TREC's primary role regarding real estate license holders in Texas?

ADirectly employing every licensed sales agent
BLicensing and regulating brokers and sales agents
CSetting the sales price for every listing
DNegotiating commission rates for all brokers
Explanation
TREC licenses and regulates real estate brokers and sales agents — enforcing standards of conduct, education requirements, and discipline. It has no role in setting listing prices, negotiating commissions, or employing agents, who instead work under a sponsoring broker.
Question 5 of 5
TREC Rules & StandardsMedium

Can a licensed Texas sales agent operate independently, without a sponsoring broker?

AYes, with extra continuing education
BYes, after holding a license two-plus years
CYes, for transactions under a set dollar amount
DNo, a sales agent must always be sponsored
Explanation
A sales agent's license only permits them to practice under a sponsoring broker — there's no experience threshold, transaction-size exception, or amount of continuing education that allows independent practice. Only a broker's license allows that.

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