The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) is pleased to announce that the Texas real estate sales agent, broker, and inspector licensure exams are now conveniently available at over 200 Pearson VUE test centers as well as on military installations across the globe for service members, spouses, dependents, and contractors with authorized base access.
The Te
xas Legislature established the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) in 1949 to safeguard consumers in matters of real property transactions and valuation services.
The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) met February 9, 2026, to elect officers, make appointments, adopt and propose rule changes, and receive updates on the agency’s new online license management system.
Commissioner Chance Brown was elected as vice chair and Commissioner Kristi Davis as secretary.
Commissioner Ben Peña was appointed to serve as ex officio on the Executive Committee.
Chair Mark Woodroof also announced the following committee appointments:
The Real Estate and Appraiser License Management Portal, or REALM Portal, allows prospective and current license holders to manage licenses online, 24/7, in a single system. Below are the most current updates, guidance, and known issues.
The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) and Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) launched the Real Estate and Appraiser License Management Portal, known as the REALM Portal, on December 15, 2025. Nearly 26,000 REALM Portal accounts have already been created.
As more license holders begin activating accounts, TREC and TALCB are closely monitoring system performance, responding to feedback, and continuing to make improvements.
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