Austin-Round Rock metro

Texas real estate exam test centers near Austin.

Compare the locations Pearson publishes, then use the live locator for the address, date, and seat you actually reserve.

Quick answer

Yes. Pearson's published Texas candidate handbook identifies Austin as a test-center city or area. The relevant published options for this guide are in Austin. Search Pearson's live inventory before making travel plans. Walk-ins are not available.

Location review: 2026-09-06, against Pearson VUE Texas Real Estate Candidate Handbook #094400, September 2026 edition, revision 08/2026. Recheck scheduled by 2026-10-06. Your Pearson confirmation is controlling if it differs from this planning guide.

Austin and area locations

Addresses published in Pearson handbook #094400.

The cadence below describes the handbook's typical weekly schedule. It is not an appointment calendar. Use the address and start time in your confirmation on exam day.

Austin
5100 W US 290 Highway Service Road, Suite 320, Building 2, Austin, TX 78735

3 to 4 days per week, averaging 8 hours per day.

Austin
505 East Huntland Drive, 3rd Floor, Suite 330, Centennial Towers, Austin, TX 78752

1 to 2 days per week, averaging 8 hours per day.

Austin
12345 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite 270, Austin, TX 78753

3 to 4 days per week, averaging 8 hours per day.

Local travel plan

Choose the best appointment for Austin.

Pearson's handbook lists three Austin sites on US 290, East Huntland Drive, and North Lamar Boulevard. Candidates north of the city should compare the North Lamar site with the full live inventory before booking.

Wait for TREC authorization

TREC must review your application and education before Pearson VUE can schedule the Texas sales-agent examination.

Search the live Pearson inventory

Sign in to Pearson VUE, choose the Texas real estate program, and compare the centers and dates shown for your account.

Confirm the exact address

Use the address in your Pearson appointment confirmation. Handbook locations and schedules are reference points and can change.

Plan for the 30-minute arrival rule

Pearson instructs candidates to report 30 minutes before the appointment for identification and security procedures.

Compare date, route, and recovery time

A farther center can make sense if it offers a much earlier seat, but include traffic, parking, weather, and the return trip in the decision. Do not create exam-day stress to save a small amount of calendar time.

Austin route checks

What to check before choosing the appointment.

The best center is the one you can reach calmly, on time, with the exact confirmation and identification Pearson requires.

Local check 1
Choose the right side of the region

Round Rock and north Austin candidates should compare North Lamar and East Huntland before driving across the city to US 290.

Local check 2
Test the route at appointment time

Austin travel times can change sharply around I-35, US 183, and the morning commute. Check the route at the same time of day as the appointment.

Local check 3
Keep the confirmation in control

Each published Austin location is in an office building. Save the exact suite and allow time for parking, entry, and the elevator before check-in.

Before you reserve

Five rules that apply at every center.

Reservation
24 hours

Reserve online or by phone at least 24 hours before the desired appointment. Walk-ins are not available.

Change or cancel
48 hours

Pearson requires at least 48 hours of notice to change or cancel under the standard policy.

Arrival
30 minutes

Arrive early for identification, security procedures, a photograph, and the rules agreement.

Identification
2 current IDs

The registration name must exactly match the identification you present.

Exam fee
$58

Pay when reserving the sales examination. Payment is not accepted at the test center.

Use the complete scheduling walkthrough for rescheduling, absences, weather, and authorization. Use the exam-day checklist for identification, calculator, and permitted-item details.

Frequently asked questions

Austin test-center questions.

Is there a Pearson VUE Texas real estate exam center in Austin?

Yes. Pearson's published Texas candidate handbook identifies Austin as a test-center city or area. Pearson says locations and schedules are subject to change, so search the live Texas real estate program and rely on the address in your appointment confirmation.

What are the nearest published test centers to Austin?

This guide compares Austin, Austin, Austin. These are planning options from Pearson's published handbook, not a guarantee that a seat is open on your preferred date.

Can I walk into a Austin test center without an appointment?

No. Pearson's Texas candidate handbook says walk-in examinations are not available. Reserve online or by phone at least 24 hours before the desired exam date.

How early should I arrive for the Texas real estate exam near Austin?

Pearson instructs candidates to report 30 minutes before the examination. That time is used for identification, a photograph, the Candidate Rules Agreement, security procedures, and the computer tutorial.

Can I take the Texas real estate exam outside Austin?

Yes. Pearson's handbook says candidates may test at any Pearson VUE test center in the United States. Your exam authorization is not limited to your home city, but the center must offer the Texas real estate program when you schedule.

Use the trip as a deadline

Reserve the right center.
Prepare for the right exam.

Pass Texas includes 1,377 Texas-specific questions, all 14 content areas, timed practice, Math Coach, and Trap Library drills.

Primary sources: Pearson VUE Texas Candidate Handbook #094400 and the live Texas real estate scheduling page. Pearson states that test-center locations and schedules are subject to change. Always rely on your current account and appointment confirmation. This guide is educational, not licensing or travel advice.