One of the most common questions from students preparing for the Texas Real Estate Sales Agent Exam is simple — what score do I need to pass? Here is the complete answer, plus what happens if you fall short and how to make sure you do not.
📋 Quick Answer: You need a minimum score of 70% on BOTH the National portion and the State Law portion separately. That means at least 60 correct answers on the National portion (85 questions) and at least 28 correct answers on the State Law portion (40 questions).
The Texas Real Estate Exam Passing Score
The Texas Sales Agent Exam is unique compared to many other states because it has two separate passing scores — one for each portion:
- National Portion: 70% of 85 questions = at least 60 correct answers
- State Law Portion: 70% of 40 questions = at least 28 correct answers
You must pass both portions independently. Scoring 90% on the National portion does not help you if you score 65% on the State Law portion — that is still a failing result. Both portions must be passed, either in the same sitting or separately.
Is 70% Hard to Achieve?
For students who prepare properly, 70% is very achievable on both portions. The key differences between the two portions are important to understand. The National portion tests broad real estate concepts that apply across states — contracts, agency, financing, disclosures, and property law. The State Law portion is very Texas-specific and tests your knowledge of TREC rules, licensing requirements, trust accounts, intermediary brokerage, TRELA, and special Texas topics like homestead law, the DTPA, and HOAs. Many students find the State Law portion harder because the material is very specific.
What Happens Immediately After the Exam?
The Texas real estate exam is scored immediately by computer at the Pearson VUE testing center. You will know whether you passed or failed each portion before you leave. If you pass both, you receive a score report confirming your result. If you fail one or both, you receive a detailed breakdown by category so you know exactly where to focus before your next attempt.
What Happens If You Fail?
If you score below 70% on either portion, here is what happens:
- You receive a score report showing your performance by category
- You must wait at least 24 hours before retaking a failed portion
- You can retake each portion separately — you only need to retake the portion you failed
- You have one year from your application approval date to pass both portions
- If you do not pass within one year, you must reapply to TREC
How to Make Sure You Pass Both Portions
The most effective preparation strategy is consistent practice with real exam format questions covering both the national and state law content. Our A+ Simulator gives you 1,300+ TREC-aligned practice questions with instant answer explanations and category-by-category weakness tracking. You can filter by national topics, Texas state law only, or run the full exam — and your results page shows color-coded scores by category so you know exactly where to focus.
Pay special attention to the Texas state law categories — many students underestimate how specific the TREC and TRELA content is. Make sure you know the key numbers, timeframes, and rules that TREC tests regularly.
The Bottom Line
You need 70% on both the National and State Law portions of the Texas real estate exam. Study both sides thoroughly, track your weak categories, and practice consistently. With the right preparation, passing both portions on your first attempt is very achievable. Start practicing today at texasexamcram.netlify.app.
Know exactly where you stand before exam day.