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Contract Competence in Texas (Live Online) Instructor: Lori Solecki 02/19/2026, 2:00pm-5:00pm CT

$49

This product includes:

LICENSE RENEWAL PERIOD: 2 YEARS Elective Hours: 0 Mandatory Hours: 3 Total Hours: 3

Live Online

Description

State Requirements

This Live Online course is delivered via Zoom. After purchasing the course, you'll have access to register for the session of your choice. You have one year from the date of purchase to register for and complete your course.

Mastering real estate contracts is essential for every Texas licensee. In this interactive three-hour live online course, you’ll learn how the Texas Real Estate License Act and TREC rules shape contract practice, how to correctly use promulgated forms, and how to avoid common errors that put clients and transactions at risk. Through case studies, scenario discussions, and real-world examples, you’ll strengthen your ability to guide clients confidently while staying within the boundaries of your license.

This course is designed to be conversational and practice-focused, giving you tools to manage deadlines, contingencies, and document irregularities in today’s market.

Course Highlights:

How TRELA, TREC rules, and the Broker-Lawyer Committee define contract responsibilities for licensees
Essential elements of a valid contract and how to apply them in practice
Correct use of Texas promulgated forms and common mistakes to avoid
Practical guidance for managing deadlines, effective dates, and time-sensitive clauses
Navigating key contingencies: financing, appraisal, inspection, and sale of other property
Recognizing and addressing contract irregularities, red flags, and risk factors
Interactive case studies and discussion prompts designed for live online learning

Package Content:

State Requirements For Texas

Texas State Requirement Details for Real Estate Continuing Education

Renewal Date: Every two years by the end of the month in which the license was initially issued

Hours Required: 18 hours

4 hours – Legal Update I
4 hours – Legal Update II
6 hours - Broker Responsibility Course
1 hour - Elective
3 hours - Contracts-related course

The CE Shop’s Offering: 18 hours

The CE Shop is an approved provider in Texas.

Provider Approval Number: 0505

Reporting: The state requires course completions to be reported to the state. We will report your course to the state upon completion.

Expiration Date of Course: Course expiration dates vary by course. Each individual course will have an expiration date listed in your account. See Terms & Conditions for more details.

Certificates: Immediately upon course completions, The CE Shop will provide students with an electronic copy of the course certificate of completion. Certificates will remain in your account for a minimum of five years, should you need additional copies at a later time. Please refer to your application to determine if you need to submit your certificate(s) of completion. Course completion dates are recorded using Central Standard Time. Please note that the date on your certificate of completion will reflect this.

Final Exams: Passing a final exam is not required to receive continuing education credit in Texas, therefore our system is set up so that final exams can be passed with a 0% passing score.

License Renewal Process: The process to renew in this state is to log in to the licensing system online and follow the prompts to renew. If TREC records do not reflect completion of CE requirements at the time you submit your renewal application, you must pay a $200 CE Deferral Fee, or renew in inactive status. Payment of the CE Deferral Fee allows you to remain active for an additional 60 days from your expiration date to complete CE requirements.

Repeat Course in Back-to-Back Renewals: According to Texas Rule Chapter 535, Subchapter I, Section 535.92 (3h), credit will not be given for attendance of the same course more than once during the term of the current license or during the two?year period preceding the filing of an application for late renewal or return to active status.

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