What is the Texas Real Estate Exam Passing Score?

The scoring structure of the Texas licensing exam is a critical logistic details that every candidate must understand. Unlike standard tests that look at a combined average, the Texas exam uses separate scoring.

Why the Correct Option is Right

Option B is correct because the exam consists of two separately graded portions. Pearson VUE grades them independently. You must get at least 60 correct on the National section (85 items) and at least 35 correct on the State section (50 items) to pass and qualify for your license.

Why the Other Options are Traps

• Option A is a trap because a combined average is a dangerous illusion. Sponsoring students often get a high score on the National portion (e.g., 85%) and a low score on the State portion (e.g., 60%), resulting in a combined average above 70% but an automatic failure of the State portion.
• Option C is a trap because 75% and 65% are fabricated percentages with no statutory backing.
• Option D is a trap because there is no combined scoring or 80% threshold.

The Exam Trap

The primary exam trap is relying on “blended averages” on prep apps. Many standard 50-state prep platforms score practice tests on a combined basis, showing you a “passing” score of 72% when you are actually failing the Texas State portion. Sponsoring students must track their separate readiness.

Worked Texas Example

Scenario: Jim takes the Texas sales agent exam. He scores 75 correct out of 85 on the National portion (88%), but only 33 correct out of 50 on the Texas State portion (66%). Outcome: Jim fails the exam. Sgreeing with Pearson VUE guidelines, he must re-register and retake the Texas State portion only, because he failed to hit the 35 correct (70%) threshold on that separate portion.