If your inspector license is inactive and you are ready to return to active status, you must complete the required inspector continuing education (ICE) and submit the appropriate request through the Real Estate and Appraiser License Management (REALM) Portal. The process is different depending on whether you are a professional inspector, real estate inspector, or apprentice inspector.

Before You Begin

Before requesting active status, make sure you:

The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) met August 10, 2026, to discuss changes to education reporting through the Real Estate and Appraiser License Management (REALM) Portal, the membership of the Broker Responsibility Advisory Committee, and more.

Updated Broker Responsibility Course

The Commission approved the text of the 2027-2028 Broker Responsibility Course book. The updated course is designed to cover broker supervision and responsibility. It also reflects a change in who is required to take the course.

A sponsoring broker may delegate responsibility for supervising sponsored license holders to another sales agent or broker. The process for notifying TREC depends on the license type of the delegated supervisor.

If your license is inactive and you are ready to return to active status, you must complete the required continuing education (CE) and submit a request to return your license to active status through the Real Estate and Appraiser License Management (REALM) Portal.

Before You Begin

Before requesting active status, make sure you:

Becoming a licensed real estate broker is an important milestone in your real estate career. Whether you're currently a Texas sales agent, an out-of-state broker, or a military service member seeking licensure, understanding the requirements before you apply can help you avoid delays and submit a complete application.

This guide walks you through the broker licensing process, explains how education and experience requirements work, and answers common questions from applicants.

Before You Begin

Before starting your application, make sure you:

The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) added new contract language and created the Seller's Disclosure About Groundwater and Surface Water Rights following direction from the Sunset Advisory Commission's special-purpose review of TREC's disclosure requirements.

The Texas Real Estate Inspector Committee (TREIC) met July 20, 2026, to discuss comments received on the proposed updates to the Standards of Practice (SOPs), review recommendations from the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office (TREO), and receive agency division reports.

The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) met on Monday, August 10, 2026, at 10 a.m. Commissioners reviewed applicants for open positions on three advisory committees. Applications are due August 14, 2026. Appointments will be made at the November 9, 2026, TREC meeting with service beginning on January 1, 2027.

The Broker Responsibility Advisory Committee (BRAC) met July 14, 2026, to discuss topics including education requirements for inactive sales agents returning to active status, the growing role of artificial intelligence in the industry, transaction coordination, and transparency related to real estate teams.

Inactive License Holders Returning To Active Status

The committee continued its discussion on whether additional education should be required for inactive sales agents returning to active practice after an extended period away.

If you are requesting credit for alternative education, such as out-of-state coursework, State Bar education, or instructor credit, you can submit your request through the Real Estate and Appraiser License Management (REALM) Portal.

Before You Begin

Depending on the type of request, you may need documentation to support your application. For example: