Maintaining a Texas real estate license mainly involves paying the renewal fee and completing required continuing education. The total cost depends on whether you hold a sales agent or broker license.

For a sales agent, renewal typically costs at least $110 every two years. For a broker, the renewal fee is $218. These state fees are only part of the overall cost.

Continuing education is usually the biggest variable. Texas requires specific education hours before each renewal, and the price depends on where you take the courses. Online providers and local schools can differ widely in cost.

If you are still getting licensed, pre-licensing is a separate upfront expense rather than a renewal cost. Texas-focused pre-licensing courses, such as Leap Real Estate’s program, can help you meet the education requirements before applying.

Other possible expenses may include fingerprinting, exam fees, and business costs like MLS access, board dues, or errors and omissions insurance. These are not always required for renewal, but many active agents and brokers pay them.

A good way to estimate the real cost is to look at the full two-year renewal cycle instead of just the state fee. In many cases, continuing education adds more to the total than the renewal itself.

Because Texas licensing rules and fees can change, it is wise to check the latest requirements with the Texas Real Estate Commission before renewing. In general, expect to pay at least $110 every two years for a sales agent or $218 for a broker, plus education and any related expenses.