Texas Real Estate Salesperson License: Required Courses Explained

What You’ll Learn: Breakdown of Required Courses for a Texas Real Estate Salesperson License

Thinking of becoming a licensed real estate salesperson in Texas? At Lone Star Real Estate School in El Paso, we offer all the state‐approved courses you need—taught by experienced instructors, in person. Below is a summary of each required course, what it covers, and how it fits into your path to licensure.

1. Principles of Real Estate I (Course #121 – 30 hours)

What it is: This is your foundational real estate course—where everything begins.

Why it matters: It gives you the basics that every real estate professional must know before going deeper.

Topics covered include:

• Real property and real estate concepts

• Real estate law basics

• Contracts

• Agency relationships (how agents, clients & obligations work)

• Licensing requirements under Texas law

• Ethics in real estate

• Land use controls (how lands can or can’t be used)

  
  

What you get out of it: A strong base that helps with understanding more advanced topics, and readiness for the state licensing exam.

2. Principles of Real Estate II (Course #122 – 30 hours)

What it is: The natural continuation of Principles I—this digs deeper and adds complexity.

Why it matters: Many of the real estate transactions and tasks you’ll someday engage in depend on knowing the more technical and procedural side of things.

Topics covered include:

• More about contract law and how contracts are structured

• Finance (mortgages, lending, interest, how money moves in real estate)

• Agency relationships (advanced concepts)

• Property management basics

• Closing procedures (how a real estate transaction is finalized)

3. Law of Agency (Course #1151 – 30 hours)

What it is: A focused course on the agent/client relationship, one of the most important legal frameworks in real estate.

Why it matters: Missteps in how you represent or disclose things to clients can lead to legal trouble—this course teaches what your duties are, and how to stay compliant.

Topics covered include:

• Different types of agency relationships

• Fiduciary duties (loyalty, confidentiality, disclosure, obedience, reasonable care)

• Disclosure requirements

• Rules from the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) governing agency practices

4. Law of Contracts (Course #1251 – 30 hours)

What it is: A deep dive into contracts—specifically as they apply in real estate.

Why it matters: The contract is at the heart of most real estate transactions. If you don’t understand how they’re formed, what they require, and how to interpret them, you’ll struggle.

Topics covered include:

• Elements of a valid contract (offer, acceptance, consideration, capacity, etc.)

• The Statute of Frauds (law that certain kinds of contracts must be in writing)

• Remedies for breach (what happens if someone doesn’t fulfill their part)

• How the state’s promulgated (standard) contract forms work in practice

• Ethical and legal implications in contracts

5. Promulgated Contract Forms (Course #351 – 30 hours)

What it is: A course dedicated to the standardized contract forms developed by the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC).

Why it matters: Agents in Texas are required to use these forms in most real estate transactions. Learning them inside and out ensures accuracy, compliance, and protection for both you and your clients.

Topics covered include:

• Understanding TREC-promulgated forms

• Properly filling out contracts, addenda, and disclosures

• Avoiding common mistakes when preparing documents

• How contract forms work in everyday real estate transactions

• Rules and regulations about when and how these forms must be used

6. Real Estate Finance (Course #451 – 30 hours)

What it is: The course that teaches you how money works in real estate—how buyers, lenders, and the market all interplay.

Why it matters: Most clients need financing, and understanding how financing is structured, approved, and processed will make you a stronger agent and advisor.

Topics covered include:

• Types of mortgage loans & financing sources

• Underwriting (how lenders decide who gets a loan)

• Closing costs & procedures

• How government fiscal/monetary policy can impact interest rates and housing markets

• The agent’s role in guiding clients through finance options

How These Courses Fit Together in Your Licensing Journey

Each of these courses is 30 hours and state‐required by the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC). By completing all six, you’ll meet the education requirement to apply for your Salesperson license. Courses do not need to be taken in any particular order.

Once done, you’ll be eligible to apply to TREC, take the licensing exam, and (after passing) begin working as a licensed real estate salesperson.