Texas · state portion

Free Texas Licensing Requirements practice questions

10 original questions with full explanations. 3 of the 40 scored state-portion questions (about 8%) come from this area.

1. 1

   To be eligible for a Texas sales agent license, an applicant must be at least:

   • A. 16 years old
   • B. 18 years old
   • C. 21 years old
   • D. 25 years old
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   Answer: B

   TREC requires applicants to be at least 18, a U.S. citizen or lawfully admitted alien, and a Texas resident (with limited exceptions).

2. 2

   A Texas sales agent may receive compensation for a real estate transaction only from:

   • A. The buyer directly
   • B. The seller directly
   • C. Their sponsoring broker
   • D. The title company
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   Answer: C

   Sales agents act only through a sponsoring broker and may be compensated only by that broker — never directly by a party to the transaction.

3. 3

   To be eligible for a Texas real estate sales agent license, an applicant must be at least:

   • A. 18 years old
   • B. 21 years old
   • C. 25 years old
   • D. 30 years old
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   Answer: A

   The Texas Real Estate Commission requires applicants to be at least 18 years old to apply for a sales agent license.

4. 4

   Which of the following is a requirement for obtaining a Texas real estate sales agent license?

   • A. Completing a background check
   • B. Having a high school diploma
   • C. Being a Texas resident
   • D. Having 5 years of real estate experience
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   Answer: C

   Texas requires sales agent license applicants to be a resident of Texas, among other requirements.

5. 5

   A Texas real estate sales agent must be sponsored by a:

   • A. Title company
   • B. Mortgage broker
   • C. Real estate broker
   • D. Appraiser
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   Answer: C

   Texas sales agents must be sponsored by a licensed real estate broker to practice.

6. 6

   A Texas real estate sales agent who is not actively practicing may place their license on:

   • A. Inactive status
   • B. Suspended status
   • C. Revoked status
   • D. Terminated status
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   Answer: A

   Texas sales agents who are not actively practicing can place their license on inactive status.

7. 7

   A Texas real estate sales agent can receive compensation for their services only from their:

   • A. Clients
   • B. Customers
   • C. Sponsoring broker
   • D. Mortgage lender
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   Answer: C

   Texas sales agents can receive compensation only through their sponsoring broker.

8. 8

   What is the minimum age requirement to be eligible for a Texas real estate sales agent license?

   • A. 18 years old
   • B. 21 years old
   • C. 25 years old
   • D. 30 years old
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   Answer: A

   The Texas Real Estate Commission requires applicants to be at least 18 years old to apply for a sales agent license.

9. 9

   Which of the following is a requirement for a Texas real estate sales agent license?

   • A. Being a resident of Texas
   • B. Having a high school diploma
   • C. Having a college degree
   • D. Having prior real estate experience
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   Answer: A

   Texas requires real estate sales agent license applicants to be a resident of Texas.

10. 10

    What is required for a Texas real estate sales agent to receive compensation for their services?

    • A. Working as an independent contractor
    • B. Having their own real estate brokerage
    • C. Being sponsored by a licensed broker
    • D. Working for a property management company
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    Answer: C

    In Texas, a real estate sales agent must be sponsored by a licensed broker to receive compensation for their services.