Texas Real Estate CE Requirements 2026

Texas requires 18 continuing education hours every 2 years to renew a real estate license. Mandatory hours: 17. Topics: Legal Update I, Legal Update II, Broker Responsibility Course, Contract-related coursework.

Regulator: Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC). Salesperson pre-license hours were 180; CE is what keeps that license alive.

McKissock and The CE Shop sell renewal packages. If the license is not producing wealth, Texas investors have no CE deadline.

Salesperson requires 180 hrs; Broker requires 270 qualifying + 630 elective hrs. Fees incl. recovery.

How many CE hours are required in Texas?

Texas requires 18 CE hours every 2 years.

Can I take Texas CE online?

Yes, through Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC)-approved providers. Confirm approval before you pay McKissock, The CE Shop, or any other school.