Texas Pre-License Insurance Exam Prep Requirements

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Texas Insurance Exam Prep & Licensing Requirements

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What are the Insurance Exam Prep education requirements for Texas?

Texas does not require licensing candidates to complete prelicensing education; however, it is recommended to complete an exam prep course before attempting to take your state’s licensing exam.

How to get an insurance license in Texas

Meet the general eligibility criteria
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Be a resident of, and actually residing in, the state of Texas

Prepare for state licensing exam
- Use the WebCE Exam Prep courses to better prepare you to pass the state licensing exam.

Register and pass state licensing exam
- Make an exam reservation at www.pearsonvue.com/tx/insurance or by calling (888) 754-7667.
Before making an exam reservation applicants should thoroughly review the State of Texas Licensing Candidate Handbook by clicking on the Student Handbook button above.

Submit fingerprints
- Texas requires all resident insurance licensing candidates be fingerprinted prior to submitting a license application.
- Candidates must contact MorphoTrust to schedule their reservation by calling (888) 467-2080 or online at http://www.identogo.com. Enter in service code Service Code: 11G6QF.
Apply for a License
- After passing your licensing exam, complete the insurance license application online through Sircon or NIPR.
- The application process must be completed within one year of passing the exam or the exam must be retaken.

What are the WebCE Texas Insurance Exam Prep course requirements?

WebCE insurance exam prep courses follow the state exam content outlines. Students should read each lesson before proceeding to the next lesson.
WebCE suggests students pass the open-book non-monitored Exam Prep Practice exam with a score of 70% or higher and then utilize Exam Tutor and Flash Tutor for further practice before your exam day.

What is the access period for WebCE Texas Insurance Exam Prep courses?

90 days from the date of purchase. One additional extension for an additional 90 days can be purchased for $50.

How often does WebCE report Texas Insurance Exam Prep course completions?

WebCE does not report exam prep course completions as the Texas Department of Insurance does not require course completions to be reported.

Does WebCE supply a certificate of completion for Texas Insurance Exam Prep courses?

Online PDF certificates of completion are available to print immediately after passing the WebCE course exam. Certificates are for personal records and is not required for the state exam.

What is the process to transfer an insurance license to Texas?

If you are moving to Texas and wish to qualify for a Texas license without taking an examination, you must:

Have held the same or a similar insurance license in your previous state within the 90-day period preceding the Texas application.
Submit the TDI application to TDI with a letter of clearance or a Producer Database (PDB) report showing you have had a license within the 90-day period.

Apply online
Register to submit fingerprints through MorphoTrust

What is the process to obtain a non-resident insurance license in Texas?

Non-resident applicants who are in good standing in their resident state may apply for reciprocity and are exempt from the examination requirement. Non-resident applicants who have held a similar license in their home state within the past 90 days must submit a completed TDI application directly to TDI with a letter of clearance, a letter of certification or a Producer Database (PDB) report showing that he or she has or had a similar license in their home state within the previous 90 days.

Apply online

Are there any Texas insurance product specific training requirements?

Before selling, soliciting or negotiating the following products, insurance license holders are required to complete the training outlined below. These training hours can be used toward the total CE hours required to renew the license.

Annuity Training

State required training for insurance producers that sell annuity products.

Annuity Best Interest Training
Hours: 4
Frequency: One-time training of a 4-Hour Annuity Suitability and Best Interest Standards course must be complete prior to selling annuity products.

Residents and non-residents who have completed training including the NAIC Best Interest Standards in another state with laws similar to Texas law will be deemed compliant with this requirement.

Ongoing Training
Hours: 8
Frequency: Ongoing training must be completed every 2-year license term following the initial 4-hour training completion.

Residents and non-residents who have satisfied the annuity best interest training requirements of another state that are similar to Texas' law will be deemed compliant for Texas' annuity best interest training requirement. Non-residents are exempt from the ongoing annuity training requirement.

Additional Information

Long-Term Care Training

State required training for insurance producers that sell long-term care products.

Initial Training
Hours: 8
Frequency: One-time training must be complete prior to selling LTC products.

Ongoing Training
Hours: 4
Frequency: Ongoing training must be completed every license period, following the initial training requirement.

Residents & non-residents who satisfy the training requirements of another state that are similar to Texas' law will be deemed compliant for Texas' requirement.

Additional Information

Medicare Training

State required training for insurance producers that sell Medicare products.

Initial Training
Hours: 8
Frequency: One-time training must be complete prior to selling Medicare products.

Ongoing Training
Hours: 4
Frequency: Ongoing training must be completed every license period, following the initial training requirement.

Additional Information

NFIP Flood Training

State required training for insurance producers that sell flood insurance products.

NFIP Flood Training
Hours: 3
Frequency: One-time training must be complete prior to selling flood insurance products.

Additional Information

Who to contact for additional questions

Texas Department of Insurance

Phone: 800-578-4677
Website: www.tdi.texas.gov
Mail: Mailing Address: Licensing Division MC 107-1A P.O. Box 149104, Austin, TX 78714-9104

Pearson Vue

Phone: (888) 754-7667
Website: www.pearsonvue.com.

This information is based on state laws and regulations and is subject to change. WebCE makes every effort to make sure this information is current and accurate, however, WebCE is not engaged in rendering legal or professional advice and shall not be held responsible for inaccuracies contained herein. We urge you to check with your state's insurance department for complete and current information about its licensing rules and requirements.

Last updated on 10/11/2024

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