The Education Standards Advisory Committee (ESAC) met October 5, 2026, to discuss potential changes to qualifying education (QE), including the development of a Texas-specific course and the amount of time qualifying education can remain valid before an application is submitted.

Texas-Specific Course Content

ESAC continued its work on a Texas-specific course intended to address topics that may not be covered in education completed in other states.

The Real Estate and Appraiser License Management (REALM) Portal is part of the pre-licensing process for real estate sales agent and out-of-state broker applicants. This page provides guidance for education providers on the steps students should follow before applying for a license, what information students should provide to their education provider, and how providers can communicate the process to students and train staff. 

How the Pre-Licensing Process Works

1. Register for a REALM Portal account​

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.

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's (TREC) Education Standards Advisory Committee (ESAC) met on July 6, 2026, to discuss the upcoming review of qualifying real estate education content, provide feedback on education-related rule recommendations, and consider future committee initiatives.

Update on Review of Qualifying Education Courses

Committee members received an update on TREC's upcoming job task analysis (JTA), which will help guide future revisions to sales agent qualifying education and licensing examinations.

Step 1: Apply

Start your application in the Real Estate and Appraiser License Management (REALM) Portal.

• Select "Course – Real Estate CE" under TREC Continuing Education (CE) section.
• Verify provider license number.
• Begin application and answer initial eligibility questions.

Step 2: Build Your Course

Add all required course components.

The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) is preparing to launch the new Real Estate and Appraiser License Management Portal—known as the REALM Portal. This modernized system will streamline how providers post course credit, manage approvals, and interact with the agency. Below are the latest timeline and key updates to help you prepare.

Important Dates

System Downtime

TREC’s current online licensing services and the Posting System will be unavailable during the transition to the REALM Portal: