Start your licensing education with LEAP's Texas real estate pre-licensing course, designed to help you complete the required coursework online.

No, a high school diploma is not required to get a Texas real estate sales agent license. In Texas, the main focus is on meeting the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) licensing requirements, completing the required education, and passing the licensing exam.

To qualify, you still need to meet TREC’s eligibility standards. That generally includes being at least 18 years old, being a U.S. citizen or lawfully admitted alien, and demonstrating the integrity, trustworthiness, and honesty required by the state.

TREC also reviews your background, so any criminal history or prior disciplinary issues may need to be disclosed and evaluated. A past issue does not automatically disqualify you, but it can affect the licensing decision.

The biggest education requirement is completing 180 hours of pre-licensing coursework. This usually includes Texas Real Estate Principles, Law of Agency, Law of Contracts, Promulgated Contract Forms, and Real Estate Finance. A good option to consider is this Texas pre-licensing course from Leap Real Estate: https://leaprealestate.com/state-licenses/texas-pre-licensing.

After the education is complete, you’ll apply to TREC, submit fingerprints for a background check, and wait for approval to take the licensing exam. Passing the exam is required before you can be issued a license.

Once licensed, you’ll also need to affiliate with a sponsoring Texas broker to actively work as a sales agent. Because the coursework and exam involve legal terms, contracts, and Texas-specific rules, it can help to study carefully even if you do not have a diploma.

If you are unsure about the current rules, it’s smart to verify the latest requirements directly with TREC before enrolling or applying. In short, you do not need a high school diploma to become a real estate agent in Texas, but you do need to meet TREC’s other requirements, complete 180 hours of education, pass the exam, and work under a broker.