Texas CE Renewal
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8-Hr. Texas CE/SAE Legal Update Package
Broker And Salesperson- Texas Legal Update I 2026-2027(4 mandatory hours)
- Texas Legal Update II 2026-2027 (4 mandatory hours)
11-Hr. Texas Mandatory CE Package
Broker And Salesperson- Texas Legal Update I 2026-2027 (4 mandatory hours)
- Texas Legal Update II 2026-2027 (4 mandatory hours)
- Contract Competence in Texas (3 mandatory hours)
18-Hr. Texas CE Package #1 (with Ethics course)
Broker And Salesperson- Texas Legal Update I (4 mandatory hours)
- Texas Legal Update II (4 mandatory hours)
- Contract Competence in Texas (3 mandatory hours)
- Fair Share: Protecting Consumers and Your Business (3 elective hours)
- Ethical Excellence: Raising the Bar (4 elective hours)*
18-Hr. Texas CE Package #2
Broker And Salesperson- Texas Legal Update I (4 mandatory hours)
- Texas Legal Update II (4 mandatory hours)
- Contract Competence in Texas (3 core hours)
- Assistance Animals and Fair Housing (4 elective hours)
- Current Issues: Cooperation, Negotiation,
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Individual Courses
Not ready for a package? Purchase each course separately at your own pace. All courses are required for tx licensure.
Texas Legal Update Part I (2022-2023)
Holders of a Texas real estate licence should be aware of the most recent changes to legislation and industry standards that affect the state's real estate market. This course includes a thorough...
Contract Competence in Texas (fulfills the contracts requirement)
You have a duty of competence as a holder of a Texas real estate licence, whether it be regional competence, property type competence, or specialised expertise. Every transaction requires contracts, r...
Document Diligence: Safeguarding Your Transactions (fulfills the contracts requirement)
"No one has failed in this profession because of the paperwork," a seasoned broker once claimed. It is true that the real estate industry depends on relationships. Understanding how to manag...
Assistance Animals And Fair Housing
What requirements must a property manager meet in order to accept a tenant's service animal? What documentation may a property manager or landlord ask a renter to provide if they say they need an...
Current Issues: Cooperation, Negotiation, iBuyers, and Disasters
The dynamic nature of the real estate market is one of the things that makes it such a fun, exciting, and demanding career. Staying on top of these developments requires tenacity and the ability to ch...
Did You Serve? Identifying Homebuying Advantages for Veterans
Real estate agents can offer a useful service to a large clientele by putting themselves in the eligible shoes of the more than 20 million veterans who currently call the U.S. home. If &q...
Foundations of Real Estate Finance
Real estate transactions require financing, therefore the more you understand how purchasers qualify, the better you can assist both buyers and sellers in your practise.
Section 1031 Tax-Deferred Exchanges
It's likely that you will work on a transaction involving a property that is included in a tax-deferred exchange one day, if it hasn't already. Will you be prepared to help your customer throu...
8-Hr. TX CE/SAE Legal Update Package
This package includes the 2 Legal Update courses required for the renewal of active licenses and/or to fulfill the SAE requirement.
18-Hr. TX CE Package #1 (with Ethics course)
This full 18-hour package includes 10 elective hours and 8 mandatory hours required for the renewal of active licenses.
18-Hr. TX CE Package #2
This full 18-hour package includes 10 elective hours and 8 mandatory hours required for the renewal of active licenses.
18-Hr. TX CE Package #3
This full 18-hour package includes 7 elective hours and 11 mandatory hours required for the renewal of active licenses. This package also includes a 3 hour contract-related course, required for a...
11-Hr. TX Mandatory CE Package
This package includes the Contracts course and 2 Legal Update courses required for the renewal of active licenses.
TX Broker Pre-Licensing Law of Contracts Course
This 30-hr course covers real estate law of contracts in Texas. The course helps prepare you for the Texas licensing exam, as well as provides the foundation knowledge necessary to be a successful rea...
Your Path to Becoming a Licensed Agent
Follow these 4 simple steps to start your real estate career in Texas
Enroll in the Texas 18-Hour CE Package
TREC-Approved Complete Bundle
Enroll in Fortune Academy's 18-hour Texas CE package — Legal Update I + II + contract course + 7 elective hours. Instant access, self-paced.
Complete Legal Update I + II (8 Hours)
TREC-Mandated
Work through both 4-hour Legal Update courses — current Texas law, TREC rule changes, and promulgated contract form updates.
Complete Contract Course + 7 Elective Hours
10 Remaining Hours
Work through the 3-hour contract-related course and 7 elective hours bundled in the Fortune Academy package — investment, fair housing, and more.
Get Auto-Reported to TREC Within 24 Hours
Renewal-Ready
Fortune Academy transmits your CE completion to TREC within 24 hours. Download your certificate. Renew your sales agent license online through TREC at your convenience.
Meet Our Expert Instructors
Joseph F. Gobbett, Jr.
Licensed Broker, GRI
50+ YearsStarted his real estate career in Maryland in 1971. Training director, branch sales manager, and broker in charge of Rescom Realtors.
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Mark Davis-Cote
Licensed Broker, SFR
13+ YearsBA from URI, MBA from Webster University. Licensed salesperson since 2011, broker since 2016, SFR certified.
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Amanda Farnum
Licensed Real Estate Broker
17+ YearsAward-winning agent with experience across residential, commercial, foreclosures, and investments.
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Dale Clift
Real Estate Instructor
40+ YearsPassionate about real estate from age 20. Made it his goal to teach, train, and coach professionals across South Carolina.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about our real estate courses
How many CE hours does Texas require?
TREC requires 18 hours of continuing education every 2 years for active Texas sales agents and brokers. The 18 hours must include 4 hours of Legal Update I, 4 hours of Legal Update II, 3 hours of a contract-related course, and 7 hours of elective CE.
When is my Texas real estate license renewal due?
Texas real estate licenses renew every 2 years on the license anniversary date. TREC sends a renewal notice approximately 90 days before expiration. Complete all 18 hours of CE by your renewal deadline.
Does Fortune Academy report my CE to TREC automatically?
Yes. Fortune Academy automatically reports your CE completion to TREC within 24 hours of finishing the course. You receive a confirmation email and a printable certificate.
Can I complete Texas CE online?
Yes. Fortune Academy's 18-hour Texas CE package is 100% online and TREC-approved. No classroom, no scheduling, no proctoring — study at your own pace on any device.
What is the 3-hour contract course in Texas CE?
Effective January 1, 2020, TREC requires a 3-hour contract-related CE course during each 2-year renewal cycle. This focuses on the specific TREC-promulgated contracts and forms that Texas agents use in practice. Fortune Academy includes this course in the 18-hour package.
What if I miss my Texas CE deadline?
If you miss your renewal deadline, TREC will let you renew up to 6 months late with a late fee, but your license will be expired in the interim — meaning you cannot practice real estate. Beyond 6 months, you must reapply and retake the exam.
Do Texas brokers have different CE requirements?
Texas brokers have the same 18-hour biennial CE requirement as sales agents — Legal Update I + II, a contract course, and electives. The content topics sometimes vary by license level, but the total hours are the same.
How long does the Fortune Academy Texas CE course take?
Most students finish the 18-hour TX CE package in 2–3 weeks studying evenings and weekends. It's self-paced — you can complete it as quickly as TREC allows (log minimum hours per course) or spread it across the 2-year cycle.