Does it cover both current Pearson VUE sales-agent outlines, including Texas law?
Independent feature and price check
Pass Texas vs Champions School of Real Estate Exam Prep
Pass Texas is a self-guided practice app. Champions offers standalone exam prep with classroom, virtual, and online choices. This page compares the prep products, not the companies as a whole.
What should you choose?
Choose Champions if live instruction, a classroom rhythm, or direct access to an instructor is central to how you learn. Choose Pass Texas if you prefer self-paced Texas-specific questions, diagnostics, math coaching, and offline mobile practice at a lower one-time price. Champions is stronger for guided teaching. Pass Texas is stronger for flexible independent drilling.
Champions also sells Texas qualifying education, but the fairest prep comparison uses its standalone National and State Exam Prep course. The separate $980 package is shown only for candidates who still need the full 180-hour education requirement.
Evidence check
Pass Texas and Champions compared by learning format and value
The key tradeoff is not simply $59.99 versus $250. It is app-led targeted practice versus an established course format with instructor access. The score keeps both advantages visible.
Public-information test date: August 30, 2026. We checked official pricing, product, access, and policy pages. We did not buy competitor products or imply hands-on access where none was available. Prices are snapshots, not promises. The next scheduled price check is September 30, 2026.
Publisher disclosure: Pass Texas sells one of the products in this comparison. There are no affiliate links here, competitors do not pay for placement, and Pass Texas is scored by the same published criteria. Its weaknesses are listed beside its strengths.
| Option | What it is | Price checked August 30, 2026 | Best fit | Sources for this row |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pass Texas | Supplemental Texas sales-agent exam preparation. It does not provide the 180 hours of qualifying education. | $59.99 one timeFull study-app access with no subscription or stated time limit. | Candidates who already have qualifying education and want Texas-specific practice, diagnostics, math help, and explanations. | |
| Champions Exam Prep | Standalone National and Texas exam prep, with separate qualifying-education packages also available. | $250 combined; $125 per portionThe 180-hour online package with exam prep displayed at $980, reduced from $1,240. | Candidates who want instructor-led or classroom-style preparation and are comfortable paying more for that format. |
How the score works
Each option receives 0 to 5 points on seven criteria. Zero means the capability is not included, while five means the published offer is unusually complete for this market. A rating is multiplied by the criterion weight, then the weighted results are added for a score out of 100. The score measures exam-prep fit based on published evidence. It is not a pass-rate prediction.
Does practice vary, explain answers, and support learning rather than memorization?
Can a learner identify weak areas and choose what to study next?
Are lessons, instructors, tutoring, or live help available?
How easy is it to study across devices, schedules, and connection conditions?
Is the published price clear and reasonable for the included scope?
Can important feature, price, and access claims be checked on a current official page?
| Criterion | Pass Texas | Champions Exam Prep |
|---|---|---|
| Texas exam coverage (25%) | 5/5Excellent | 5/5Excellent |
| Practice and feedback (20%) | 5/5Excellent | 4/5Strong |
| Diagnosis and targeting (15%) | 5/5Excellent | 3/5Adequate |
| Teaching and human support (15%) | 1/5Minimal | 5/5Excellent |
| Access and flexibility (10%) | 5/5Excellent | 4/5Strong |
| Price and value (10%) | 5/5Excellent | 3/5Adequate |
| Evidence and transparency (5%) | 5/5Excellent | 4/5Strong |
| Weighted editorial score | 88/100 | 83/100 |
A higher score is not a universal winner. A candidate who still needs 180 education hours has a different job to do from a retaker who needs Texas-only practice. Start with scope and fit, then use the score as a consistent way to compare tradeoffs.
Exam prep
88/100Pass Texas full access
Delivery: Web, iOS, and Android, with offline study in the apps.
Who it suits: Candidates who already have qualifying education and want Texas-specific practice, diagnostics, math help, and explanations.
What it does well
- 1,377 Texas-specific practice questions across all 14 current content areas.
- A 30-question diagnostic, Math Coach, confidence calibration, and a trap library help target study.
- One-time pricing and cross-device progress are straightforward.
Where it falls short
- It does not satisfy TREC's required 180 hours of qualifying education.
- It does not include live classes, private tutoring, or an instructor-led webinar schedule.
- It is a younger product with a smaller public review footprint than established national schools.
Sources for these claims
Exam prep
83/100Champions National and State Exam Prep
Delivery: Classroom, virtual classroom, and online interactive choices, depending on the selected course.
Who it suits: Candidates who want instructor-led or classroom-style preparation and are comfortable paying more for that format.
What it does well
- It offers an instructor-led path that pure question-bank products do not.
- National-only, Texas-only, and combined prep let retakers buy the portion they need.
- The published prep catalog includes timed practice exams and course retakes for six months.
Where it falls short
- The combined standalone prep price is higher than several self-guided alternatives.
- Format availability and schedules depend on the course and location selected.
- Its public pages give less detail about diagnostic logic than products built around adaptive dashboards.
Sources for these claims
Official sources checked
Feature and price claims below link to the provider or exam administrator. Marketing claims without a visible method, including vendor-reported pass rates, are not used in the score.
- Pass Texas features: Question count, content areas, diagnostic, Math Coach, offline access, and study features.
- Pass Texas pricing: Current one-time price and access terms.
- Champions exam-prep catalog: Standalone National, State, and combined pricing, formats, practice exams, and retake access.
- Champions Texas qualifying-education packages: Current package pricing, included exam prep, delivery choices, and course materials.
Decision guide
Choose for the job you actually need done
Price matters, but buying the wrong scope costs more than choosing the second-lowest price.
You want a scheduled class
Champions is the clear fit in this pair. Check the current campus or virtual calendar before buying because delivery availability depends on the selected course and location.
You study in short daily sessions
Pass Texas is built for quick question sets, topic repair, progress tracking, and mobile use. It does not require attending a class or matching an instructor's schedule.
You failed only one exam portion
Champions publishes $125 National-only and Texas-only choices. Pass Texas covers both portions together, so compare the portion-specific course with the value of keeping both available.
You need concepts explained live
Champions has the stronger format for asking questions in real time. Pass Texas provides written explanations and coaching tools, but it does not replace a live instructor.
The honest recommendation
Champions earns its higher price when an instructor and course structure materially improve the candidate's learning. Pass Texas is the more economical fit for an independent learner who already understands the basics and needs repeated Texas-specific practice. The right choice depends on learning support, not on a broad claim that one brand is best.