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⚠️ Important: This comparison is based on published state licensing requirements and may not reflect recent changes. Reciprocity and transfer rules change frequently and are evaluated on a case-by-case basis by state licensing boards. This tool is for research purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional advice. Always contact New Mexico Real Estate Commission directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.
Everything you need to know about transferring your real estate agent license from Texas to New Mexico
We could not confirm reciprocity status between these states. Contact New Mexico Real Estate Commission to verify.
| Requirement | Texas (TX) | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|---|
| Education Requirements● | 180 hours — Principles of Real Estate I (30 hrs); Principles of Real Estate II (30 hrs); Law of Agency (30 hrs); Law of Contracts (30 hrs); Promulgated Contract Forms (30 hrs); Real Estate Finance (30 hrs) | 90 hours — Real Estate Principles & Practice (30 hrs); Real Estate Law (30 hrs); Broker Basics (30 hrs); Real Estate Principles and Practice (30 hrs) |
| Exam Requirements | Provider: PearsonVUE; Computer-based, multiple-choice, in-person at Pearson VUE test centers; National, 85 questions, 70% to pass; State (Texas), 40 questions, 70% to pass | Provider: PSI; Computer-based, multiple-choice. In-person only at PSI test centers. NO remote proctoring available.; National, 75 questions, 75% to pass; State (New Mexico), 50 questions, 75% to pass |
| Experience Requirements | Not available | Not available |
| Fees | TREC Application Fee: $206; Exam Fee: $43; Fingerprinting / Background Check: $41.45; Recovery Trust Account: $10 | License Application / Issuance Fee: $270; Real Estate Recovery Fund: $30; Exam Fee (per attempt): $95; Background Check / Fingerprinting: $59 |
| Renewal / CE Requirements● | Period: 2 years; CE hours: 18; Fee: 185 | Period: 3 years; CE hours: 36; Fee: 300 |
Data verified as of 2026-04-02. Requirements may have changed since verification.
Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).
These steps are general guidance based on common transfer processes. Your state may have a different process. Always follow the instructions provided by your state licensing board.
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