Structure of the Texas Real Estate Exam

Sponsoring brokers stress that candidates should treat the licensing exam as two distinct hurdles. Preparing for each requires a different study strategy.

Why the Correct Option is Right

Option B is correct because the two portions have completely different scopes and question counts. The National portion tests general real estate theories, finances, and valuation, while the State portion focuses directly on the Texas Real Estate License Act (TRELA), TREC rules, promulgated forms, and state-specific practices.

Why the Other Options are Traps

• Option A is a trap because both portions are strictly multiple-choice.
• Option C is a trap because both portions must be taken under proctored, secure environments, usually at a physical Pearson VUE testing center.
• Option D is a trap because they are distinct modules with separate scoring.

The Exam Trap

Many prep services combine scores during practice tests (e.g., showing a 75% overall pass). This is a trap! You could score 95% on the National section and 55% on the State section and still fail the exam. You must pass both portions separately.

Worked Texas Example

Scenario: Sarah schedules her real estate exam at Pearson VUE. She sits for both portions back-to-back. She gets 62 questions correct on the National portion and 32 correct on the State portion. Outcome: Sarah has passed the National portion but failed the State portion (she needed 35 correct). She will receive partial credit for passing the National portion and only has to retake the State portion on her next attempt.