Renewing Your Texas Real Estate Sales Agent License

At EG Realty, we want to make sure our agents stay up-to-date and fully licensed. Here’s a simple breakdown of what you need to know when it’s time to renew your Texas Real Estate Sales Agent License through the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC).

Continuing Education (CE) Requirements

To renew, you’ll need to complete 18 hours of CE every two years, including:

  • 4 hours – Legal Update I

  • 4 hours – Legal Update II

  • 3 hours – Contracts-related course

  • 7 hours – Electives

Renewal Options

Renew Online

  • Log in to TREC’s Online Services

  • Confirm CE credits (or choose the deferral option)

  • Pay the renewal fee

Renew by Mail

  • Complete the official Renewal Form for Real Estate Sales Agents

  • Make sure CE is finished at least 10 days early

  • Send the form with payment to TREC

Renewal Timeline

  • TREC sends renewal notices about 90 days before expiration.

  • CE should be completed at least 10 days before your license expires to allow processing time.

If You Miss the CE Deadline

  • Pay a $200 CE Deferral Fee

  • Stay active for 60 days while you finish

  • If CE isn’t finished within 60 days, your license will switch to inactive

Inactive Renewal

You can also choose to renew inactive (no CE required), but you cannot practice real estate until reactivated.