Texas Broker Responsibility Course: What Texas Brokers Need to Know in 2026

If you hold a Texas real estate broker license, there is an important continuing education requirement you need to know about in 2026.

The Broker Responsibility Course is now required for every Texas broker renewing a license, even if you do not currently sponsor or supervise sales agents.

Beginning January 1, 2026, every broker applicant and every broker applying for renewal must complete the Broker Responsibility Course. Delegated supervisors continue to be required to take the course as well.

For many brokers, that represents an important change in how they should plan their continuing education.

TL;DR

Here are the most important points:

• The Texas Broker Responsibility Course is 6 hours.

• All Texas broker applicants must now complete it.

• All renewing Texas brokers must complete it, even if they do not sponsor agents.

• Delegated supervisors must complete it.

• The 6 hours count toward the standard 18-hour CE requirement.

• Agent Results Training offers the current Broker Responsibility (2025–2026) course.

• Agent Results Course #10374-RENE.

• Agent Results CE, Inc. Provider #10889-CEP.

• The course can be completed online.

What Changed for Texas Brokers in 2026?

Previously, brokers often associated Broker Responsibility with sponsoring agents or supervising other license holders.

That changed beginning January 1, 2026.

TREC now requires the course for every broker applicant and every broker applying for renewal, regardless of whether that broker intends to sponsor agents.

That means a broker operating independently with no sponsored agents still needs to account for Broker Responsibility when completing the required education for renewal.

Who Must Take the Broker Responsibility Course?

The current requirement applies to three important groups.

Texas Brokers Renewing Their License

If you hold a Texas broker license and are renewing, Broker Responsibility is now part of your required education.

Whether you supervise 50 agents, one agent, or no agents does not change that requirement.

New Texas Broker Applicants

Broker applicants must also complete the Broker Responsibility Course.

TREC states that, beginning January 1, 2026, the six-hour course is required for all broker applicants as part of the applicable education requirements.

Delegated Supervisors

License holders who have been delegated supervisory responsibility are also required to complete the Broker Responsibility Course.

That requirement continues under the current rules.

How Many Hours Is Broker Responsibility?

The Broker Responsibility Course is a six-hour course.

Those six hours are completed as part of the 18 hours of continuing education required during a Texas broker's two-year license period.

TREC's current CE requirements include:

• 4 hours — Legal Update I

• 4 hours — Legal Update II

• 3 hours — Contract-related coursework

• 7 additional CE hours

For brokers and others required to complete Broker Responsibility, the six-hour course counts toward the 18-hour total.

In practical terms, a broker can structure the 18 hours as:

8 hours Legal Update + 6 hours Broker Responsibility + 3 hours contract-related CE + 1 additional elective hour = 18 hours.

What Does the Broker Responsibility Course Cover?

Holding a broker license comes with responsibilities that go beyond completing transactions.

TREC identifies several areas addressed through Broker Responsibility education, including:

• Legal and ethical obligations

• Supervisory responsibilities

• Risk management

• Compliance expectations

These topics are important even for brokers who currently work alone.

A broker who does not sponsor agents today may decide to sponsor agents or assume additional supervisory responsibilities later. Understanding those obligations before that happens can help brokers establish better systems, policies, and compliance practices.

Why Require Broker Responsibility for Brokers Who Don't Sponsor Agents?

The reasoning behind the change is straightforward.

A Texas broker license gives a license holder the ability to assume responsibilities that a sales agent cannot independently perform.

A broker may also decide to sponsor agents in the future.

TREC has explained that requiring the course for all brokers helps ensure brokers understand the expectations and responsibilities associated with the broker role before they decide to supervise others.

The requirement therefore follows the broker license, not simply the number of agents currently sponsored by the broker.

Take Broker Responsibility Online

Agent Results Training offers the current:

Broker Responsibility (2025–2026)

6 Hours

Course #10374-RENE

Agent Results CE, Inc. — Provider #10889-CEP

The course is available online, allowing Texas brokers and delegated supervisors to complete required education around their business schedules.

The Agent Results course listing currently identifies Broker Responsibility (2025–2026) as Course #10374-RENE under Provider #10889-CEP.

Don't Wait Until Your License Is About to Expire

Waiting until the last few days before renewal can create unnecessary problems.

TREC recommends checking your education record to verify that required CE has been completed and posted.

If TREC's records do not show completion of the required education when you submit an active renewal, you may have to pay a CE deferral fee or renew inactive.

A better approach is to review your license expiration date early and complete your education before the deadline.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do all Texas brokers have to take Broker Responsibility?

Yes. Beginning January 1, 2026, every broker applicant and broker applying for renewal must complete the Broker Responsibility Course regardless of whether they sponsor sales agents.

How many hours is Broker Responsibility?

The Texas Broker Responsibility Course is six hours.

Does Broker Responsibility count toward my 18 hours?

Yes. The six-hour Broker Responsibility Course is completed as part of the 18-hour CE requirement.

Do I need Broker Responsibility if I don't have any agents?

Yes. The requirement now applies to brokers regardless of whether they sponsor agents.

Do delegated supervisors have to take Broker Responsibility?

Yes. Delegated supervisors continue to be required to complete the course.

Can I take Broker Responsibility online?

Yes. Agent Results Training offers Broker Responsibility (2025–2026) online.

What is the Agent Results Broker Responsibility course number?

The current Agent Results course is:

Broker Responsibility (2025–2026)
Course #10374-RENE
6 Hours
Provider #10889-CEP

Complete Your Broker Responsibility Course

If Broker Responsibility is part of your Texas real estate license renewal, you can complete the current course online through Agent Results Training.

Broker Responsibility (2025–2026)
6 Hours
Course #10374-RENE
Provider #10889-CEP

Complete the required education on your schedule and get back to running your real estate business.

Enroll in Broker Responsibility → [COURSE LINK]

Educational only. This article is not legal advice. License holders should verify their individual licensing and education requirements directly with the Texas Real Estate Commission.