TX Broker Cheat Sheet.
The night-before summary, built like the exam.

Texas Real Estate Broker Exam — Cheat Sheet

Fast-reference facts for exam-day logistics and the core rules to lock in before you sit for the test.

Exam Snapshot (memorize these)

• 145 scored questions total on the exam.
• 240 minutes (4 hours) to complete the exam.
• 60 questions correct required to pass the National portion.
• $39 exam fee.

Pace & Timing Math

• 240 minutes ÷ 145 questions ≈ ~1 min 39 sec per question — budget your time so you never spend more than ~1.5 minutes on any single item on the first pass.
• At a steady pace you should be roughly halfway (about question 72–73) by the ~120-minute mark; if you're well behind, start flagging tough questions and moving on.

Passing Threshold

• You must answer at least 60 questions correctly on the National examination to pass that portion.
• Treat 60 as your floor — aim comfortably above it so a few misses don't sink you.

Cost & Retakes

• Each exam sitting costs $39 — factor this in when deciding whether to sit before you're fully ready, since a retake means paying the fee again.

Must-Remember Rules

• Know your pace before you know the content: with only ~1.6 minutes per question, indecision is the biggest time sink. Answer, flag, and return.
• Hit the 60 mark decisively: the National passing bar is a fixed count, not a curve — prioritize breadth of correct answers over perfecting any one topic.
• Arrive prepared to pay $39 for the sitting and confirm logistics ahead of exam day.