How Much Does a Texas Real Estate License Cost?
A Texas real estate license costs $750 to $1,420, including fingerprints, if required: a pre-licensing course at $449 to $1,119 list price, the $58 exam fee, the $206 TREC application fee and $37 for fingerprints. The course price is what varies; the fees do not depend on the school you choose.
Texas real estate license cost breakdown
Each amount links to its source with the date it was checked.
| Item | Amount | Source and date checked |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-licensing course Regular list prices across the schools we track; promotions excluded | $449 to $1,119 | Aceable () Colibri Real Estate () Kaplan Real Estate Education () |
| Exam fee Real Estate Sales Examination Fee, paid to the exam provider | $58 | trec.texas.gov () |
| License application fee Original sales agent application: $150 application fee + $6 Texas Online fee + $40 Texas A&M Research Center fee + $10 Real Estate Recovery fee. TREC fee schedule effective September 1, 2026 | $206 | trec.texas.gov () |
| Fingerprinting (set by vendor: IdentoGO) Paid to IDEMIA (IdentoGO by IDEMIA) if the applicant has not previously been fingerprinted for TREC; fingerprinting process described at https://www.trec.texas.gov/fingerprint-requirements | $37 | trec.texas.gov () |
| Total | $750 to $1,420 |
The course row runs from the lowest to the highest regular list price among schools that publish Texas prices. Promotions and coupon codes are not counted and can lower what you pay. Fingerprinting is charged by the vendor, not by TREC, and applies if you have not been fingerprinted for TREC before.
Texas pre-licensing course prices by school
These three national online schools publish Texas list prices. Package names and contents differ, so compare what each includes on the school's page.
| School | Regular list price | Source and date checked |
|---|---|---|
| Aceable | $449 to $1,119 | aceableagent.com () |
| Kaplan Real Estate Education | $499 to $899 | kapre.com () |
| Colibri Real Estate | $515 to $748.33 | colibrirealestate.com () |
Price is one input; the other is how a school's students do on the exam. See Texas schools ranked by TREC pass rate.
What the TREC application fee includes
The $206 application fee is the total TREC charges for an original sales agent application. Its fee schedule splits it into the application fee and smaller state fees, listed under the amount above. Application fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
What this total leaves out
The total covers getting licensed. Costs that come later, such as license renewal and continuing education, are not included. To see where the money goes step by step, read how to get a Texas real estate license, and check the exam pass rates before you book.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a Texas real estate license?
$750 to $1,420, counting the course at regular list price and all required fees, including fingerprints, if required.
What is the cheapest way to get a Texas real estate license?
The fees do not depend on the school, so the course price decides. The lowest regular list price among the schools listed here is $449; promotions can bring it lower.
Do I pay for fingerprints if I was fingerprinted before?
TREC lists the $37 fingerprint fee for applicants not previously fingerprinted for TREC. Fingerprints on file for other agencies are not accepted.