Legal Update I
4 hours using the current TREC curriculum for the 2026–2027 cycle.
Understand the continuing education required for an active Texas real estate sales-agent renewal, including Legal Update I and II, contract-related coursework, and elective CE.
For a regular active Texas sales-agent renewal, TREC requires 18 hours of approved CE during the two-year license period. The Education Pathways bundle is structured to provide the full 18-hour combination.
Check first: TREC’s education-status page shows which non-elective courses and total hours have posted to your record.
4 hours using the current TREC curriculum for the 2026–2027 cycle.
4 hours using the current TREC curriculum for the 2026–2027 cycle.
3 hours of TREC-approved contract-related coursework.
7 additional hours of approved elective CE complete the 18-hour total.
Complete CE early enough for course credit to post before renewal.
Education Pathways reports successful completion to TREC within 24 hours.
| License situation | Education consideration |
|---|---|
| Regular active sales-agent renewal | 18 hours: Legal Updates, contracts, and electives. |
| First-time sales-agent renewal | SAE qualifying education plus Legal Update I and II; regular CE alone is not sufficient. |
| Delegated supervisor | Must include the 6-hour Broker Responsibility Course within the 18 hours. |
| Broker renewal on or after January 1, 2026 | Broker Responsibility Course is required for every broker renewal applicant. |
| Inactive renewal | May renew inactive without CE, but cannot perform brokerage activity while inactive. |
Complete the required combination online with Education Pathways.
Yes. A regular active renewal includes 4 hours of Legal Update I and 4 hours of Legal Update II.
Three hours of approved contract-related coursework are included in the 18-hour requirement.
TREC states that for broker renewals on or after January 1, 2026, every broker renewal applicant must take the Broker Responsibility Course.
First-time sales agents have SAE requirements. Confirm your TREC education status before selecting a course package.
Education requirements vary by license status and role. License holders should verify their individual requirements and posted course credit with TREC before renewing.