How to Get a Insurance producer License in Texas (2026)

Texas Department of Insurance

Texas Department of Insurance

Texas Department of Insurance

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Open the official agency page

https://tdi.texas.gov/agent/general-property-apply.html

Use the Sircon or National Insurance Producer Registry website to apply.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Open the official agency page

https://tdi.texas.gov/agent/general-property-apply.html

Use the Sircon or National Insurance Producer Registry website to apply.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Resident general-lines property/casualty applicants must pass the state licensing exam before applying, unless exempt; apply within one year of passing.

Resident general-lines property/casualty applicants must pass the state licensing exam before applying, unless exempt; apply within one year of passing.

You must pass the state licensing exam before applying. Submit your application within one year of passing the exam, or you’ll need to retake the exam.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

$50

50

The application fee is $50.

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24 hours

24

To keep your license in good standing, you must take 24 hours of continuing education (CE) every two years.

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For property/casualty: 3 hours ethics and at least 12 hours classroom or classroom equivalent.

For property/casualty: 3 hours ethics and at least 12 hours classroom or classroom equivalent.

At least 12 hours must be “classroom” or “classroom equivalent” courses. Three hours must be in ethics.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

For a nonresident general-lines property/casualty license, hold an active corresponding home-state license in good standing and apply with the fee.

For a nonresident general-lines property/casualty license, hold an active corresponding home-state license in good standing and apply with the fee.

An active general lines, property and casualty license in good standing in your resident / home state is required to apply for a Texas non-resident license. Apply online by using Sircon or the National Insurance Producer Registry. The application fee is $50.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Life, accident, health and HMO: pass the state licensing exam before applying unless exempt; submit within one year of passing. The application fee is $50.

Life, accident, health and HMO: pass the state licensing exam before applying unless exempt; submit within one year of passing. The application fee is $50.

You must pass the state licensing exam before applying. Submit your application within one year of passing the exam, or you will need to retake the exam. The application fee is $50.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Most applicants need a fingerprint background check; the agency lists exemptions.

Most applicants need a fingerprint background check; the agency lists exemptions.

Most people who apply for a license must: (1) get a fingerprint background check from IdentoGO, and (2) send us a copy of the IdentoGO receipt showing that their fingerprints were sent to the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Property/casualty renewal: complete CE and pay the $50 renewal fee through Sircon using the official license-management page.

Property/casualty renewal: complete CE and pay the $50 renewal fee through Sircon using the official license-management page.

You must pay your renewal fee on Sircon.com and complete all your CE requirements before we will renew your license: The renewal fee is $50.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Life, accident, health and HMO CE: 24 hours every two years, including 3 hours ethics and at least 12 classroom or classroom-equivalent hours. Renewal fee: $50.

Life, accident, health and HMO CE: 24 hours every two years, including 3 hours ethics and at least 12 classroom or classroom-equivalent hours. Renewal fee: $50.

To keep your license in good standing, you must take 24 hours of CE every two years. At least 12 hours must be “classroom” or “classroom equivalent” courses. Three hours must be in ethics. The renewal fee is $50.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Your Texas insurance license expires every two years on the last day of your birth month. For first time applicants, the initial license term may be shorter so that future renewals match your birth month.

Your Texas insurance license expires every two years on the last day of your birth month. For first time applicants, the initial license term may be shorter so that future renewals match your birth month. Applies to: Individual Texas insurance agents

Your Texas insurance license expires every two years on the last day of your birth month. For first time applicants, the initial license term may be shorter so that future renewals match your birth month.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026