New Texas Broker CE Requirements Effective 1/1/2026

Starting January 1, 2026, Texas brokers will see an important change in their continuing education requirements. Under amendments adopted through Senate Bill 1968 and implemented in 22 TAC §535.56, every Texas broker must now complete the 6-hour Broker Responsibility Course for each renewal cycle — not just brokers who sponsor or supervise agents.

What’s Changing?

Previously, only brokers who sponsored agents or were supervising agents were required to take the Broker Responsibility Course. Beginning in 2026, all active brokers must take the 6-hour Broker Responsibility Course as part of their CE requirements, no matter how their brokerage is structured.

Additionally, all broker license applicants must complete the Broker Responsibility Course before applying for a broker license. This is now built into the updated education rule under 22 TAC §535.56.

What’s Not Changing?

If a sales agent is a designated supervisor of other agents, they must still complete the Broker Responsibility Course. That requirement remains unchanged from prior years.

Required CE Courses for Brokers (Effective 1/1/2026)

Under TREC rules, every broker renewing on or after January 1, 2026, must complete the following:

• Broker Responsibility – 6 Hours
  Now required for every broker, not just those who supervise agents.
• Legal Update I – 4 Hours
  Covers new laws, rule changes, and current regulatory issues.
• Legal Update II – 4 Hours
  Covers ethics, agency, disclosures, and consumer protection guidelines.
• Contract-Related Course – 3 Hours
  A new statewide CE requirement added in 2023, requiring all license holders — including brokers — to complete 3 hours in contract-related coursework each renewal cycle.
• Elective CE – 1 Hour
  Any TREC-approved elective course.

Why This Matters

This expansion ensures that all brokers—whether they supervise agents or operate independently—remain fully trained on brokerage oversight, compliance rules, recordkeeping, advertising standards, complaint handling, and agency responsibilities.

Since the broker is always ultimately responsible for the brokerage, TREC’s new rule raises the baseline of competency and helps strengthen consumer protection across the industry.