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 across Texas, plus select on-base military sites. Here's how to find one, which metros have them, and what to expect.
The Texas real estate exam is taken in person at a Pearson VUE test center, which you choose when you reserve. Pearson VUE has centers across Texas metros plus select on-base military sites. Use the official Pearson VUE locator for exact, current addresses, and remember walk-ins are not available.
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. A test-center list also appears on the candidate handbook's back cover.
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 metros with test centers.
Pearson VUE operates test centers in and around the major Texas metros below, among others. Exact locations and availability change, so always confirm current centers near you with the official Pearson VUE locator.
- Austin
- Dallas
- Fort Worth
- Houston
- San Antonio
- El Paso
- Lubbock
- Amarillo
- Corpus Christi
- Waco
- Tyler
- Beaumont
- McAllen / Harlingen
- Midland / Odessa
- Abilene
- Killeen / Temple
- College Station
- Laredo
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 and availability, not just the nearest dot
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.
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?+
Pearson VUE has test centers in and around major Texas metros such as Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio, El Paso, Lubbock, Amarillo, Corpus Christi, Waco, Tyler, and others. Exact locations and availability change, so use the official Pearson VUE locator for current centers near you.
How do I find a test center near me?+
Use the Pearson VUE Texas real estate page to search current test centers, or check the list on the back cover of the candidate handbook. Confirm the specific location and schedule with Pearson VUE before relying on it.
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.