Texas Real Estate Brokerage Guide
This guide covers real estate brokerage structure, oversight responsibilities, licensing considerations, and common operating questions in Texas. The specific regulatory title is not asserted here.
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Overview of Texas Brokerage Requirements
Texas is one of the largest and most active real estate investment markets in the nation, with Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio driving massive institutional activity. 50 State Brokerage provides full broker of record services across Texas, handling TREC compliance for investors, PropTech platforms, and property management companies.
How real estate licensing works in Texas
The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) regulates all real estate activity. Texas requires a designated broker for all brokerage operations and has specific requirements around intermediary relationships, property management, and team structures. 50 State Brokerage maintains active designated broker status in Texas.
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Official sources for Texas
- Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1101 (§1101.355, designated broker for a business entity)
- TREC — Business Entity Broker license information
- TREC — Rules and laws
Licensing and supervision requirements can change. Confirm current requirements directly with the Texas Real Estate Commission. 50 State Brokerage is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of any state agency.
Last reviewed: 2026-08-08. Requirements vary by jurisdiction and change over time. This page is general information, not legal advice — confirm current rules with the state regulator or qualified counsel before acting.
Primary source for the Texas supervising-broker term
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Tex. Occ. Code ch. 1101 (Texas Statutes, Texas Legislative Council)
Checked 2026-08-12. See the supervising broker titles by state reference for how each jurisdiction's evidence status is recorded. General information, not legal advice.
Do I need a Texas broker for institutional property transactions?
Yes, Texas requires designated broker oversight for all real estate transactions. 50 State Brokerage serves as your designated broker throughout Texas.
Which Texas MLS systems do you access?
We maintain memberships in NTREIS (Dallas-Fort Worth), HAR (Houston), ACTRIS (Austin), SABOR (San Antonio), and additional Texas MLS systems.
Can you support property management licensing in Texas?
Yes, Texas requires broker oversight for property management. We provide full designated broker and compliance support for PM operations across all Texas markets.