What Happens If You Miss the SAE Deadline?

If you’re a newly licensed real estate agent in Texas, one of the most important milestones in your career is completing your Sales Apprentice Education (SAE) requirement. At License Classroom, we know how easy it can be to get caught up in the excitement of launching your business and serving clients—but missing the SAE deadline can have serious consequences.

Here’s what you need to know about the deadline, what happens if you miss it, and how License Classroom’s online SAE courses make it easy to stay on track.

Understanding the SAE Requirement

The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) requires new sales agents to complete 98 hours of SAE courses by the time they renew their license for the first time (typically two years after it’s issued).

At License Classroom, our SAE package is 100% online, TREC-approved, and self-paced, so you can complete your courses whenever it fits your schedule. Our SAE courses meet all TREC requirements and include the following topics:

• Real Estate Appraisal (30 Mandatory Hours)
• Real Estate Investment (30 Mandatory Hours)
• Real Estate Brokerage (30 Mandatory Hours)
• Texas Legal Update I 2024–2025 (4 Mandatory Hours)
• Texas Legal Update II 2024–2025 (4 Mandatory Hours)

These courses go beyond compliance—they help you sharpen essential skills in valuation, investment, brokerage management, and legal knowledge so you’re prepared for long-term success in real estate.

With these courses, you’re not only meeting the state’s requirements—SAE Courses help build a strong foundation for your business.

What Happens If You Miss the SAE Deadline?

Missing the SAE deadline is more than an inconvenience—it can directly affect your ability to work. If you don’t complete your SAE hours by the renewal date, TREC will place your license on inactive status. That means you cannot legally practice real estate in Texas until your courses are finished and your license is reinstated.

While you can reactivate your license after completing the required SAE, the delay can interrupt your business, cost you clients, and reduce your income. That’s why it’s critical to plan ahead and complete your courses well before your renewal date.

Learn more about what active vs. inactive status means for your real estate license.

How to Stay on Track

At License Classroom, we’ve designed our courses to make meeting the SAE deadline simple:

• 100% Online & Self-Paced – No classroom schedules or commutes.
• Progress Tracking – Log in anytime to see how far along you are.
• Direct Reporting to TREC – We report your course completions straight to the state, so there’s no extra paperwork on your part.

When you study with us, you can be confident you’ll meet your deadline with time to spare.

Final Thoughts

Missing the SAE deadline can temporarily derail your real estate career, but it doesn’t have to happen. With License Classroom’s TREC-approved SAE courses, you can stay compliant, learn valuable skills, and build momentum for success—all on your own schedule.

Don’t wait until the last minute. Enroll today in our Texas SAE courses and keep your license active while investing in your future growth.