Where to take the Texas real estate exam, and how to choose your test center.
The exam is taken in person at Pearson VUE test centers. Here is how to find a current location, which Texas cities appear in the latest handbook, and what to check before you travel.
The Texas real estate exam is taken in person at a Pearson VUE test center, which you choose when you reserve. The handbook says you may test at any Pearson VUE test center in the United States, and select on-base military sites serve eligible candidates. Use the official Pearson VUE locator for current addresses and openings. Walk-ins are not available.
Use the scheduling walkthrough once you are authorized. If you are checking whether the exam can be taken from home, read the online-versus-in-person guide. For arrival, identification, and permitted items, use the exam-day checklist. The complete exam guide covers the wider format, scoring, and preparation path.
Finding and choosing your center.
The official locator is the source of truth for exact addresses and availability. These are the rules that frame your choice.
The Texas real estate exam is administered at Pearson VUE test centers. You select your location when you reserve your appointment.
Use the official Pearson VUE Texas real estate page to see current locations and appointment inventory. The handbook also says candidates may test at any Pearson VUE test center in the United States.
Availability and schedules vary by center. Contact Pearson VUE to confirm a specific location and time before you rely on it.
Select Pearson VUE centers on military installations are available to eligible service members, dependents, and contractors with base access and valid government ID.
Walk-in examinations are not available. You must reserve a seat at a specific center at least 24 hours in advance.
Report to your chosen center 30 minutes before the appointment for check-in, ID, and the required security steps.
Texas test-center cities in the current handbook.
The September 2026 handbook, revision 08/2026, lists sites in the cities below. This is a dated reference, not a promise of an open seat. Addresses, schedules, and availability can change, so confirm your appointment with the official Pearson VUE locator.
- Austin
- Abilene
- Amarillo
- Arlington
- Bellaire
- Bryan
- Carrollton
- Corpus Christi
- Dallas
- El Paso
- Harlingen
- Houston
- Hurst
- Lubbock
- McAllen
- Midland
- San Antonio
- Shavano Park
- Sugar Land
- Tyler
- Waco
Local test-center guides for 20 Texas cities.
Each guide separates handbook-listed addresses from nearby alternatives and routes the final decision to Pearson's live appointment inventory.
Four checks before you commit to a center.
Once you reserve, the center and date are set under the change/cancel rules. Choose deliberately.
Pick by distance, availability, and the full trip
The closest center may have the longest wait for a seat. A center 30 minutes farther with an earlier date can get you tested sooner.
Confirm the exact location before exam day
Center addresses and schedules can change. Verify your specific location and appointment time with Pearson VUE so you are not surprised on test day.
Plan the logistics
Know the parking, building, and check-in process, and leave time to arrive 30 minutes early. A rushed arrival is an avoidable way to lose an appointment.
Bring the right ID
Two forms of current signature identification, with the primary being a government-issued photo ID, and the name matching your registration exactly.
Texas test-center questions, answered.
Where do I take the Texas real estate exam?
In person at a Pearson VUE test center. You choose your location when you reserve your appointment. Pearson VUE has test centers across Texas metros, plus select on-base military testing centers for eligible candidates. Use the Pearson VUE Texas real estate page to find current locations.
Can I take the Texas real estate exam online from home?
The Texas real estate exam is administered in person at Pearson VUE test centers. The candidate handbook describes test-center delivery, including on-base military sites for eligible candidates. Verify the current handbook for any remote-testing options before assuming online testing is available.
Which Texas cities have Pearson VUE test centers?
The current Texas candidate handbook lists sites in or near Abilene, Amarillo, Austin, Arlington, Bellaire, Bryan, Carrollton, Corpus Christi, Dallas, El Paso, Harlingen, Houston, Hurst, Lubbock, McAllen, Midland, San Antonio, Shavano Park, Sugar Land, Tyler, and Waco. Locations and schedules can change, so use Pearson VUE's live locator before making travel plans.
How do I find a test center near me?
Use the Pearson VUE Texas real estate page to search current test centers and available appointments. The candidate handbook says Texas candidates may test at any Pearson VUE test center in the United States. Confirm the location and appointment in Pearson VUE before making travel plans.
Can I just walk in to a test center?
No. Walk-in examinations are not available. You must reserve a seat at a specific center at least 24 hours in advance, and report 30 minutes before your appointment on exam day.