Texas real estate CE courses

Curated courses matched to Texas’s salespersons and brokers renewal mandates — with prices, accreditation, and format. Plain listings, no affiliate markup.

18CE hours every 2 yearsBoard-verified 10-06-2026

Renewal: Every 2 years by end of the month of initial license issuance. First renewal for new sales agents has separate SAE (Salesperson Apprentice Education) requirements.

Source: Texas Real Estate Commission

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Mandated topics

Topic	Hours	Frequency	Who
Legal Update I: Laws, Rules and Forms	4 hours	Every 2 years	All licensees
Legal Update II: Agency, Ethics and Hot Topics	4 hours	Every 2 years	All licensees
Contracts	3 hours	Every 2 years	All licensees
Electives	7 hours	Every 2 years	All licensees

Legal Update I: Laws, Rules and Forms (4 hours, every 2 years)

Legal Update I: Laws, Rules and Forms (Texas CE)

The CE Shop · 4h · self-paced · State Real Estate Commission (The CE Shop is an approved continuing education provider in Texas; confirm the course's state approval number on the provider's page before purchase.)

$29.00typical per-course price; confirm current pricing on the provider's pageView course →

Note: Covers the legal update i: laws, rules and forms requirement (4h). Confirm the course's current state approval number on the provider's page before purchase.

Legal Update II: Agency, Ethics and Hot Topics (4 hours, every 2 years)

Legal Update II: Agency, Ethics and Hot Topics (Texas CE)

$29.00typical per-course price; confirm current pricing on the provider's pageView course →

Note: Covers the legal update ii: agency, ethics and hot topics requirement (4h). Confirm the course's current state approval number on the provider's page before purchase.

Contracts (3 hours, every 2 years)

Contracts (Texas CE)

The CE Shop · 3h · self-paced · State Real Estate Commission (The CE Shop is an approved continuing education provider in Texas; confirm the course's state approval number on the provider's page before purchase.)

$29.00typical per-course price; confirm current pricing on the provider's pageView course →

Note: Covers the contracts requirement (3h). Confirm the course's current state approval number on the provider's page before purchase.

Electives (7 hours, every 2 years)

Real Estate Paperless Transactions

AceableAgent · 3h · self-paced · State Real Estate Commission (AceableAgent is an approved continuing education provider in Texas; confirm the course's state approval number on the provider's page before purchase.)

$29.00typical per-course price; confirm current pricing on the provider's pageView course →

Note: Mobile-first elective on paperless transactions, e-signatures, and digital record keeping. AceableAgent reports completions to TREC.

Free 2-Hour CE CourseFree

Texas Real Estate Academy · 2h · self-paced · State Real Estate Commission (Texas Real Estate Academy is an approved continuing education provider in Texas; confirm the course's state approval number on the provider's page before purchase.)

FreefreeView course →

Note: Free 2-hour TREC-approved CE course from Texas Real Estate Academy (TREC CE Provider #10010-CEP); counts toward elective hours at no cost.

Advocating for Short Sale Clients

$29.00typical per-course price; confirm current pricing on the provider's pageView course →

Note: Counts toward elective hours. Confirm the course is approved for Texas CE credit on the provider's page before purchase.

AI in Real Estate: Usage, Oversight, and Scam Awareness

$29.00typical per-course price; confirm current pricing on the provider's pageView course →

Note: Counts toward elective hours. Confirm the course is approved for Texas CE credit on the provider's page before purchase.

Complete renewal bundles

One purchase covering your full 18-hour renewal — usually cheaper than buying courses individually.

Texas 18-Hour CE Renewal PackageBundle

The CE Shop · 18h · self-paced · State Real Estate Commission (The CE Shop is an approved continuing education provider in Texas; confirm the course's state approval number on the provider's page before purchase.)

$145.00list price; frequent promo pricing (e.g., $101.50 with code FRENZY)View course →

Note: One purchase covering all 18 hours, including the mandated topics. Course approvals can change by cycle — confirm the package matches the current Texas requirements on the provider's page before buying.

Texas Complete CE Package (Salesperson)Bundle

Kaplan Real Estate Education · 18h · self-paced · State Real Estate Commission (Kaplan Real Estate Education is an approved continuing education provider in Texas; confirm the course's state approval number on the provider's page before purchase.)

$99.00View course →

Note: Kaplan's all-in-one Texas renewal package: Legal Update I & II, contracts coursework, and electives. TREC-approved provider; confirm the current cycle's courses before purchase.

Free options

Accredited free courses. Note: free options rarely cover state-specific mandates — verify each mandate is satisfied.

Free 2-Hour CE CourseFree

FreefreeView course →

Note: Free 2-hour TREC-approved CE course from Texas Real Estate Academy (TREC CE Provider #10010-CEP); counts toward elective hours at no cost.

Fairhaven 2.0: Fair Housing SimulationFree

National Association of REALTORS · 2h · self-paced · State Real Estate Commission (National Association of REALTORS is an approved continuing education provider in Texas; confirm the course's state approval number on the provider's page before purchase.)

Freefree; NAR membership requiredView course →

Note: Free for NAR members; meets NAR's fair housing training requirement. State CE credit is not automatic — confirm Texas accepts it before counting it toward renewal.

Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do Texas salespersons and brokers need?

Texas salespersons and brokers need 18 CE hours every 2 years.

What are the mandatory CE topics for Texas real estate renewal?

Each renewal: 4 hours legal update i: laws, rules and forms; 4 hours legal update ii: agency, ethics and hot topics; 3 hours contracts; 7 hours electives. See the mandated topics table above for the full breakdown.

When is the Texas real estate renewal deadline?

Every 2 years by end of the month of initial license issuance. First renewal for new sales agents has separate SAE (Salesperson Apprentice Education) requirements.

Do online real estate CE courses count, and are completions reported?

Yes — Texas accepts online CE from approved providers. Most national providers report completions to the Texas Real Estate Commission electronically; confirm reporting when you enroll and keep your certificates until renewal is confirmed.

Disclaimer: CECourse is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any course provider listed on this page. We do not control provider pricing, course availability, content, accreditation status, or board reporting — all of which may change without notice. Course listings are curated for convenience and were last verified on 10-06-2026. Requirements change — always verify current mandates with the Texas Real Estate Commission. CECourse does not guarantee that any listed course satisfies your specific renewal requirements.

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