Licensing requirements
Texas
Everything you need to get your insurance producer license in Texas — exams are run by Pearson.
Exam fee
$39
Application fee
$50
Fingerprints
$50.25
CE per renewal
24 hrs
Heads up
Exam totals below are scored items. Official outline adds 10 unscored Life items and 15 combined Life and Health items. Second column labeled Health appears to mean combined Life and Health.
Step by step
Your path to a license
- 1
Choose Your Line of Authority
- 2
Schedule the Texas State Examination
- 3
Pass the State Exam
- 4
Submit your Fingerprints
Texas emails you a personal service code. First fill out TDI's intent-to-apply / fingerprint form, then use the code from the email at IdentoGO. Keep your receipt for your application.
- 5
Apply for your License
Pre-licensing education
No general course requirement reported by the source.
Product training
LTC initial 8 hours; LTC refresher 4 hours; Annuity initial 8 hours; Flood initial 3 hours.
Only needed if you sell those products.
Heads up
Things people miss in Texas
#1 Annuity Suitability Training
Producers must complete a one-time 4-hour annuity suitability training course before they are authorized to sell annuity products.
#2 Fingerprinting Accuracy
Using the correct service code is critical; failing to use the specified code may result in fingerprints not routing to the regulator, causing application delays.
Official sites
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Requirements change, and portal sites may add their own transaction fees. Always confirm with the Texas Department of Insurance before you apply.