How to Pass the Texas Insurance Licensing Exam
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If you’re considering getting your Texas insurance license, you probably have a lot of questions about where to go, who to talk to, and what steps to take.
Fortunately, America’s Professor has pulled together all our knowledge and resources to create one comprehensive site with the answers you need about how to get your insurance license in Texas. Below you will find sample questions, basics of test format and scoring, pricing, testing locations, how to fully prepare yourself for the exam, and more!
Whether you’re going for your Texas life insurance license or your goal is to get your health insurance license in Texas, we’re here to help you succeed and that means providing you with the best information available. Our courses offer preparation for all types of state insurance licensing exams and they are available to you at the click of a mouse. Read on and enroll today!
- What kind of questions do they put on the Texas insurance test?
- What score do I need to pass the Texas insurance exam?
- Are questions grouped by category?
- What insurance exams are given in Texas and what do they cost?
- How many questions are on the Texas insurance exam?
- Where can I take the Texas insurance exam?
- How do I sign up to take the Texas insurance exam?
- How much is the Texas insurance license fee?
- How do I sign up for fingerprinting/background check and what is the fee?
- What should I bring to the exam?
- Which Texas insurance test is the toughest?
- Will I have adequate time to complete the Texas insurance test?
- Is the Texas insurance exam still given by the “paper and pencil” method?
- What is the best test prep method for the Texas insurance exam?
- Helpful Links
- General Insurance License Exam Information (Video)
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The exams are multiple-choice and are usually heavy on definitions (terminology) and numbers (dollar amounts and number of days).
The exam is drawn from a large pool of questions – you will have a different set of questions than the person sitting next to you. If you retake the exam, expect to see very few of the same questions on the next exam. Students report that the exams vary greatly in terms of the number of questions on any given topic.
Students report that about 1/3 of the questions are terminology (definitional) questions, 1/3 are number/day questions, and 1/3 are questions where you have to apply your knowledge to reason through a practical situation (story problems – usually short).
What score do I need to pass the Texas insurance exam?
In Texas, you need a score of 70 to pass any insurance exam. Each exam consists of two parts – one covering national insurance rules and one covering insurance rules specific for Texas. The national and state questions are mixed together in Texas. You will need a combined score of 70 to pass.
Are questions grouped by category?
Questions on the exam are not grouped by category; they are randomly scrambled. Our students have not reported this to cause any hang-ups or problems during the exam.
What insurance exams are given in Texas and what do they cost?
* Please be sure to check Pearson VUE’s Texas Candidate Handbook for updates. The examination fee must be paid at the time of reservation by credit card, debit card, or voucher. Fees will not be accepted at the test center.
How many questions are on the Texas insurance exam?
The Texas General Knowledge Property and Casualty exam has 150 questions. The break down is 100 scoreable + 15 pretest questions on national/general content and 30 scoreable + 5 pretest questions on Texas state specific content.
The Texas Property and Casualty Adjuster exam has 150 questions. The break down is 150 scoreable questions on national/general Texas state specific content. Please note: In Texas, Adjusters can either go to an approved Adjuster school and pass the school’s exam (highly recommended for real-world experience) or they can prepare for, and pass, the Pearson VUE exam.
The Texas General Lines Life, Annuities, and Health exam has 150 questions. The break down is 100 scoreable + 15 pretest questions on national/general content and 35 scoreable + 5 pretest questions on Texas state specific content.
The Texas Life Only exam has 100 questions. The break down is 50 scoreable + 10 pretest questions on national/general content and 35 scoreable + 5 pretest questions on Texas state specific content.
The Texas Personal Lines exam has 116 questions. The break down is 75 scoreable + 11 pretest questions on national/general content and 25 scoreable + 5 pretest questions on Texas state specific content.
Pretest questions do not count towards your score. You will not know which questions are real and which ones are pre-test questions when taking your exam. It’s very possible the pre-test questions will not even be covered in the Test Content Outline. It’s very important to know that these pre-test questions will be in your exam so you don’t start second guessing yourself when you see a question that you have no idea how to answer (make your best guess and stay calm!).
Where can I take the Texas insurance exam?
*Locations and schedules are subject to change. Please call 1-888-754-7667 for up-to-date information. Please be sure to check Pearson VUE’s Texas Candidate Handbook for updates.
*Important COVID-19 Information*
Face masks are now required while testing at Pearson VUE-owned test centers. Click here to see a complete list of updates, including the impact to exam schedules.
How do I sign up to take the Texas insurance exam?
Pearson VUE is the company that administers the exams. Call the company at 1-888-754-7667. Be sure to call at least 3 days in advance of the date you plan to take the exam. The earlier you sign up, the better your chances of getting the test date of your choice.
How much is the Texas insurance license fee?
Once you pass your Texas insurance license exam you will need to apply for your license. The license application fee is $50.
How do I sign up for fingerprinting/background check and what is the fee?
You must schedule a visit to have your fingerprints taken online at https://www.identogo.com/ or by calling 1-888-467-2080 (use service code 11G6QF). The electronic fingerprint fee is $41.45 (may vary).
What should I bring to the exam?
You must bring two forms of ID to the exam. Both forms of ID must contain a visible signature and must be in English. Acceptable forms of ID include:
Primary ID (photograph and signature, not expired)
- Government-issued Driver’s License
- S. Dept of State Driver’s License
- S. Learner’s Permit (plastic card only with photo and signature)
- National/State/Country Identification Card
- Passport
- Passport cards
- Military ID
- Military ID for spouses and dependents
- Alien Registration Card (Green Card, Permanent Resident Visa)
Secondary ID (signature, not expired)
- S. Social Security Card
- Debit (ATM) card or credit card
- Any form of ID on the Primary ID list
Which Texas insurance test is the toughest?
The Property portion of the insurance exam is easier than the Casualty portion of the insurance exam (Property and Casualty cannot be taken separately). Property insurance deals with easy-to-understand issues – fire, floods, earthquakes, etc. On the other hand, Casualty insurance deals primarily with Liability insurance – protection against lawsuits. Casualty insurance is a more conceptual topic and one that is more difficult for students to grasp – particularly if you have never been sued.
The state portion of the Texas insurance exam is very detailed and presents its own challenges. The state topics tend to cover trivial details relating to complicated state regulations. None of this is easy, but that is why we work so hard to make the material both understandable and memorable.
This is a challenging exam. Put yourself on a strict schedule as you do your exam prep work. Be focused and disciplined as you do your insurance test prep.
Will I have adequate time to complete the Texas insurance test?
Yes. We rarely have students say that they ran out of time to complete the exam. Most students finish in about half of the allotted time (see the “Available Exams and Time Allotted” graph above). If English is not your first language you can request extra time by filling out Pearson VUE’s English as a Second Language (ESL) Request Form. Keep in mind that this form needs to be submitted to Pearson VUE, and approved, before scheduling your exam. You will also need to submit a letter (on official letterhead) from an instructor, like America’s Professor, or employer that verifies English is your second language.
Is the Texas insurance exam still given by the “paper and pencil” method?
No, this is a computerized exam. Virtually all our students say the proctors were helpful, the room was quiet, and the computer worked well. The proctors will give you the opportunity to complete a practice exam to learn how to use the system. When you are done, you will NOT be given a copy of the exam, nor will you be given the opportunity to review particular questions and their answers. The exam will be scored immediately, and you will know your results before you leave.
What is the best test prep method for the Texas insurance exam?
There is no alternative to knowing the material. There are no shortcuts to learning but there are more effective and less frustrating ways to learn. We recommend that you follow this 4-step process:
- Watch and listen to the lecture
- Highlight key concepts in the text
- Review questions in the test bank
- Send AP an email if you have any questions
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Helpful Links:
- Texas Department of Insurance (1-512-322-3503): https://www.tdi.texas.gov/
- Texas Dept. of Insurance Agent Licensing FAQs: https://www.tdi.texas.gov/agent/agfaq.html
- Texas Agent & Adjuster Licensing Information (DOI): https://www.tdi.texas.gov/agent/adjuster-all-lines-apply.html
- Texas Agent Continuing Education FAQs (DOI): https://www.tdi.texas.gov/agent/continuinged.html
- Texas Candidate Handbook & Content Outlines: http://www.pearsonvue.com/tx/insurance/
- NAIC Website: https://content.naic.org/
- America’s Professor Texas Insurance Courses: https://americasprofessor.com/course_cat/texas-insurance-exam-prep-courses/
General Insurance License Exam Information:
Hi Justin,
You have to pay a $62 fee to Pearson VUE each time to take the insurance licensing exam. Hopefully you pass the exam the first time 🙂 Once you have passed the exam you then apply for your license which costs $50. Keep in mind there is also a fingerprint fee that is around $45. Please let us know if you have any other questions. Feel free to give us a call.
Hello,
I have a 2010 kaplan edition Property and Casualty Insurance book. i know that there has been some changes in March 2016 here in Houston that went effective September 2016. Do i need a newer version of Kaplan? do i need a State Law Supplement also?
I appreciate your help.
Thank you
Hello Eva,
You will probably want to ask Kaplan that question as 6 years old is getting out there a bit but my guess is that you are probably still in good shape considering only a 70% is needed to pass the exam. You definitely need material that cover the state laws specific to Texas. I believe newer versions of the Kaplan books combine both state and national material. Do be sure to check out our Texas video course and book combos if you decide to purchase another course. 😉 Good luck!
Hi James, We have a great Texas General Lines Life, Accident and Health course. If you have any questions please give us a call at 1-800-870-3130 and we’ll be happy to help you. Thanks and have a great day!
I never had problems with testing. My test had been scheduled twice but I feel like their testing receptionist are being discriminated toward me for being rude. I don’t get to test, I lose the cost, and emotional damage. All the hard work I put in studying just got crumbled making me don’t want to continue. Unfortunately, I have a company behind me. Than, they find fault with me regarding my name change. I wasn’t informed properly the first time on April 10, 2017. My company rescheduled me for April 17, 2017, and the same thing happens. Now, I can’t… Read more »
Well I think there are a couple things that everyone can learn from your experience. It’s very important that your identification matches up to the name you set your licensing exam up with. Using your legal name and having identification to back it up is a must. Some states have a pre-licensing course requirement (Texas does not) which requires that your certificate of completion, and two forms of identification, match up with your scheduled exam name. It’s a good thing to remember that most test providers require 2 business days notice if you intend to change your exam date (they… Read more »
Absolutely, there are many live class providers who offer 3-5 day classes (although we only have online). These classes are usually designed for you to take the course on a Wednesday – Friday and test immediately on Saturday. If you do entertain going to a live class just search online for one in your local area. One major point to look for though in a provider is how well their instructor is rated. We get countless phone calls from students who took a live class and the instructor put them to sleep by just reading out of a book. Good… Read more »
Well I have finished my Life and Health and my Texas Manual. I have passed all of my course tests and have my test date for This coming Tuesday June 20th. I feel confident and continue to review. Any suggestions as far as my final review process? A little nervous because I see the failure rate for 1st timers is abut 33%. Even larger for re-testers.
Thanks.
Just be sure to ask if you have any questions on content before you take your exam. If your first round of scores was high on your practice questions then I’m sure you will do great. Sometimes it nice to review the video lectures in the first few chapters if you haven’t viewed them in a while. Also be sure to get a good night’s sleep before you test. Good luck on your exam!
Hello Teresa, We have a course for Texas General Lines Life and Health too! Glad to hear you loved the P&C course. 🙂 Please let us know if you have any questions.
Hello Al, Here is a link to the Pearson VUE TX Candidate handbook for general testing questions, including ESL information. Here is a direct link to the English as a Second Language (ESL) form. Good luck on your exam!
Hello Christina, We have a great Texas Property and Casualty Course. Please let us know if you have any questions. Thanks!
Hello Ashley, If you are looking to sell commercial trucking insurance to the public you will need a Texas General Lines Property and Casualty license, get an agency license (or someone to work for) and then find carriers to represent and sell their products. Keep in mind that you need to have “x” amount of your business come from customers other than yourself/company. The industry wants to make sure you aren’t just going into insurance to get yourself/company discounted rates. Please let us know if you have any other questions. Good luck!
Hello Eric, If you fail the insurance exam in Texas you must wait 24 hours before signing up again. I don’t believe there is a limit on how many times you can take it as the testing center will most likely keep taking your test fees. If you are one of our students and failed please send in your fail sheet so that we can evaluate your scores and give study recommendations. We will stick with you until you pass!
Hello Tony, Here is a link to our Texas insurance pre-licensing courses. Please let us know if you have any other questions. Thanks!
Hello Leigh, We have a great Texas P&C course with videos, book and questions available through the internet. We also send a printed copy of both the national manual and Texas state manual in the mail. Please let us know if you have any other questions. Thanks!
I am currently in the process of getting my license in Texas as this is where I reside majority of time but occasionally fly to AZ for some business as well. I know AZ test is a producers life 1331 I’m having trouble finding which licensing exam I need to take for Texas as this where I will be at majority of the time
Hello Bianca, The 13-31 Prometric exam for Arizona is a Life Producer exam. In Texas you would want to take the Pearson VUE Life Agent exam, InsTX-Life01 (English) or InsTX-Life21 (Spanish). You will want to take the exam and get a resident license in your resident state (Texas) and then apply for a non-resident license in any other state you would like to conduct business in (Arizona). Good luck!
Hello Jose, Assuming you are in Texas you would need to obtain your Texas Adjuster license by either going to a local Texas Adjuster school (recommended for real world application), who has the ability to give the licensing exam, or prepare for the Adjuster exam online and take your Adjuster Exam at a Pearson VUE location. We’ve had quite a few student use our Texas General Lines Property and Casualty course to help them prepare for the Texas Adjuster (All Lines) exam as the test content outlines are very similar. Please let us know if you have any other questions.
Hello Elsa, An education requirement may be set by the hiring company but doesn’t determine whether you can get a license. GENERAL LICENSE REQUIREMENTS (Pearson VUE Texas Candidate Handbook): TDI will issue an insurance license to individuals who: Are at least eighteen (18) years old Have passed the proper licensing examination (if required) within twelve (12) months of the date of receipt of the completed license application and fee Have submitted a completed application with fee, and fingerprint receipt Have met all applicable license requirements Have not committed an act for which a license may be denied, as defined under… Read more »
Hello Angie, You will first need to get your Producer license then an Agency license. Most people will find a company to work for to get experience for a year or so before opening up their own agency. You will be selling an Insurer’s policies so they generally require that you have experience doing that before they allow you to sell their policies at your own agency.
Hello I have a question I studying for the Texas personal lines Property and Casualty exam only to find out that I needed to take the Texas General lines Property and Casualty exam I have scheduled the general lines test for next Wednesday my question is is it that much different than the personal lines Property and Casualty exam?
Hi Jenna, Yes there is a lot more content added to that exam. For instance, in our Texas General Lines Property and Casualty course there are 24 chapters and of those 10 are commercial chapters that personal lines students wouldn’t be studying. Please let us know if you have any other questions. Thanks!
Hello Mary, A Texas General Lines Property and Casualty (P “and” C) is a full license that allows you to sell both personal and commercial lines insurance. A Personal Lines license doesn’t allow you to sell commercial lines insurance. Most people want to be able to sell commercial lines also because those policies are usually high dollar policies with great commissions.
Hello Sonia, You will want to obtain a Texas General Lines Property and Casualty license and that will allow you to sell home and auto insurance while working at an insurance company. Here is a link to our TX PC prep course that would prepare you to pass the TX General Lines P&C exam. You will also want to start researching with companies are hiring agents/producers in your area. Please let us know if you have any other questions. Thanks and have a great day!
Hi John, No one can guarantee you will pass the exam as not everyone is supposed to pass the exam. We will however stick with you until you pass your exam. If you start your course and don’t like it, send the materials back for a full refund. A large responsibility is placed on our student’s shoulders to complete their course as outlined in our study guide. If you fail your exam just send us your fail report and we will give you study recommendations. Please let us know if you have any other questions. Thanks and have a great… Read more »
Hello Dominic, You will need to take an exam for General Lines Property/Casualty (PC) and one for General Lines Life/Accident/Health (LAH). We generally recommend that you take PC first then move one to LAH unless your employer recommends otherwise. Please let us know if you have any other questions. Thanks!
Hello, according to someone I can’t take only the life insurance test in Texas. The person stated that I need to take both the Life & Health test since it’s Texas. Is this true?
Also is the “life Agent test ” the same as “Life Insurance only”?
And, do I need to get my fingerprint before I take the exam or can I do it after I take the test ?
Hello Oli, In Texas you can get a Life only license but not a Health only license. Yes, the Life Agent test is for Life only students (Life only pre-license course). Sign up for your fingerprinting right after you sign up for your exam with Pearson VUE. Good luck!
Hello Carolina, You can take the Pearson VUE state exams in Spanish for Property & Casualty (InsTC-PC26), Life & Health (InsTX-LAH25), Life only (InsTX-Life01), All Lines Adjuster, (InsTX-ALAdj36) etc. You can check page 17 of Pearson’s VUE Texas Candidate Handbook for the full list of exams given. You can also look into getting extra time for the exam using the English as a Second Language form. I’m not sure of any insurance pre-licensing classes given in Spanish though. A online search for your local area may produce some live classes. Good luck!
Hello Christina, I’d make sure you check with Texas Department of Insurance first (512-676-6500 or their form), here is some information on the fingerprint/background process but I know they generally have a way for you to do the background check first. That would determine if they would issue you a license if you passed the licensing exam.
Hello Mohammed, It sounds like you want to get your Texas General Lines Property and Casualty (PC) license (for home and auto insurance) and then go to work for a non-captive insurance agency which would allow you to represent many insurance companies. First you will want to take a Texas PC course then take your exam with Pearson VUE. After passing your exam you can apply for your license and find a good company to go to work for. Good luck! Let us know if you need anything else.
Hello Latasha, You will want to pass the Texas General Lines Property and Casualty exam and get that license. If you are interested in an exam preparation course please see here. Let us know if you have any questions. Thanks and have a great day!
Hello Chasity, Our Texas pre-license courses are located here. If you have any other questions please let us know. Thanks!
First of all, CONGRATS!!! That is a very high score for the exam! As for the license, you will want an Agent license to start out with. Later, after you get some experience and if you decide to open your own agency, you would be interested in the agency license. Please give us a call if you have any other questions. Thanks and have a great day!
Hello Lindsay, Here is a link to our TX Property and Casualty course. When you are finished you will want to signup with Pearson VUE to take the PC exam: Texas General Lines – Property & Casualty – English = InsTC-PC06. Please let us know if you have any other questions.
Hello Anabell, You can take the exam with out an affiliation. Often people get fully licenses with Property Casualty (PC) and Life Health (LH) before even contacting companies for a job. Most companies would rather you have the exam out of the way and be fully licensed! Once you have passed your exam you have a year to apply for your license. There is no pre-licensing requirement in Texas so you can study however you see fit (we feel our courses are very helpful 😉 ). Please let us know if you have any other questions. Thanks.
hi quick question am little confuse on General Lines Life, Accident and Health (Ins TX-LAH05) is this one test by it self and the cost $62 dollars and how would i find it to purchase the test ….. And is General Lines Property & Casualty (Ins TX PC06) seperate test that cost $62 dollars too and what code do I use to purchase the exam. Or they are 2 in one ???? N if there seperated would i have to schedual for both at same time or seperated…and what are codes for each exams so i can purchase …… Can… Read more »
Hello Ruby,
The exam fee of $62 is to take the exam with Pearson VUE. If you are looking for a course to prepare you for an exam, ours are here. We recommend taking one course at a time and passing the exam with Pearson VUE before starting another course. Most of our students will take the General Lines Property and Casualty Course and pass that exam, then follow up with General Lines Life, Accident and Health. Please let us know if you have any other questions. Thanks!
Hello,
I am a licensed P&C agent since September 2018. Thanks to American Professor I passed. 🙂 I’m now restudying the P&C material and the Texas Fire supplemental for All Lines Adjusters license. (I hope this is suffice.)
Also, do I need to get fingerprinted again if I just did for the P&C license?
Hello Jacqueline, Our course will help you prepare for the TX PC Adjuster as there’s more Work Comp in the All Lines exam that isn’t covered in our course. Also, I believe you are good on fingerprinting for a year. Please let us know if you have any other questions. Thanks and have a great day!
Why do the life/health insurance test have questions different from the pearson guideline prepare to test for passing. Is no where like the material you have study for………making the selected answer to chose from confusing and make you unless lucky to answer…this is not fair.I had the test near completion of passing until I run into these set of confusing line of questions and making it very hard to guess the answer. It seems you got this test set up for the average person have to take the test more that 3 times to pass for even a 70.
Hello Zelna, The goal of every insurance pre-licensing course is to teach students all of the material on the Test Provider’s test content outline (Texas TCO) to the extent they are able to pass the exam. That being said, Pearson VUE, among other Test Providers make these exams difficult (we feel even tricky) and are always changing their questions. This is why is it so important for students to understand the material they are being taught from the TCO, inside and out. We see our 1st time pass rates fall in the 70%-80% range (pretty good). I will say though… Read more »
Hello Nahiskar, I don’t think there is a problem with you taking the exam prior to being 18. I want to say we’ve had two students (almost 18 years old) ask us in the past and they were able to take their exams. They just had to wait until they were 18 to apply for their license. You can always give Pearson VUE a call (888-754-7667) to verify. Usually background checks and exam pass results are good for a year or less so you want to make sure that you are able to apply for your license in that time… Read more »
Hello Sarai, If you get a General Lines Property and Casualty (PC) license (included personal lines plus commercial lines) in Texas that supersedes a Personal Lines license so you would have no reason to transfer your Personal Lines license. The PC exam would retest you on the Personal lines material and Commercial lines material. Good luck!
Hello
I would like to get all the licenses possible and take all the exams above but I need to start somewhere first as I am completely new to this.
How does your website work? And how much time will this take?
I want to study to sell property insurance(business and personal) , car insurance and life insurance to start! And then possibly study to take everything else!
Hope to hear from you soon.
Thank you
Hi Nader, Most of our student will get their TX General Lines Property and Casualty License first so they can sell Personal and Commercial Home and Auto policies. That would require studying for and passing the state licensing exam given by Pearson VUE and applying for your licenses (TX PC course here). They then follow up with the TX General Lines Life, Accident and Health course and exam. Most of our students get their Health license when they get the Life license (take the combo exam) as Texas does not offer a Health only license so you would have to… Read more »
Hi Katie, Usually you would take a class, live or online, to prepare you to take the licensing exam. You will have to go to a physical test center location to take the licensing exam which is determined when you sign up for the exam. Please give us a call (1-800-870-3130) if you have any other questions. Thanks!
Hello Stacy, You will need a Texas General Lines Property and Casualty Course. Please let us know if you have an other questions.
Hi Stephanie, Here is the link to the Test Content Outlines. If you compare the two exams you will see there is a bit more information on the Producer exam. Professionally speaking, we always recommend going with the Producer license as it allows you a lot more job options. We get very few requests for the ISR license so we don’t have a course for it. Please let us know if you have any other questions. Good luck!
Hi James, There isn’t a state that doesn’t require an exam to get a resident license. Also, you must first get your resident license in the state you live in and then you can apply for non-resident licenses (usually no exams required) in other states you wish to be appointed and sell insurance in (more info here). Good luck!
