How to get a real estate license in Austin, TX
There is no separate Austin real estate license. Agents in Austin hold a Texas sales agent license from the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC), the same as everywhere else in the state. Here is what that means locally, with the full steps in the Texas guide.
The Texas steps at a glance
- Meet the basics
- Take 180 hours of qualifying education
- Apply online and get fingerprinted
- Pass the exam
- Get sponsored by a broker
Full Texas guide · Renewal and CE rules
Austin by the numbers
Bastrop County has 420 active licensees in the state's public record.
Picking a brokerage in Austin
The Texas guide explains when you need to work under a broker. Many new agents talk to a few local offices before they decide. These franchise offices list an address in Austin.
Offices in Austin
4 real estate franchise offices list an address in Austin: 4 Coldwell Banker.
- Coldwell Banker Apex, Realtors 5000 Plaza on the Lk Ste 100, 78746 (214) 500-0359 · Office site
- Coldwell Banker Realty 11215 S Ih 35 Ste 104, 78744 (512) 233-4868 · Office site
- Coldwell Banker Realty 2501 Ranch Road 620 S, 78738 (512) 263-5655 · Office site
- Coldwell Banker Realty 9442 N Capital of Texas Hwy Ste 1-625, 78759 (512) 343-7500 · Office site
Source: All The Places (CC-0), from each brand's public office locator, as of October 18, 2026. Not affiliated and not a recommendation; confirm details with the office.
Questions
Do I need a separate license to sell real estate in Austin?
Not for the real estate license itself: the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) issues it and it covers all of Texas. The city may have its own business license rules, so check with the city.
Where do I take the course if I live in Austin?
Any school approved by the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) works, in a classroom or online where the state allows it. Check the approval before you pay.
Nearby city guides: Bastrop
This guide is general information, not legal advice. Rules change, so always confirm with the official source.
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