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Key Facts: TX Auctioneer Exam
75%
Passing Score
TDLR
80 Q
Total Questions
75 scored + 5 pretest
120 min
Time Limit
PSI
$52
Exam Fee
PSI / TDLR
Ch. 1802
Governing Statute
TX Occupations Code
Texas requires auctioneers to pass a PSI-administered exam with 80 questions (75 scored + 5 pretest) in 120 minutes. A score of 75% on scored questions is required to pass. The exam fee is $52. Content spans 12 topic areas with the heaviest weight on the Auctioneer Act and Rules (18 questions), Business and Commerce Code (9 questions), and real estate auctions (8 questions). Licensing is administered by TDLR under Occupations Code Chapter 1802.
About the TX Auctioneer Exam
The Texas auctioneer licensing exam has 75 scored questions plus 5 unscored pretest items (80 total) covering the Texas Auctioneer License Act (Occupations Code Chapter 1802), Business and Commerce Code, deceptive trade practices, real estate auctions, sales tax, contracts, trust funds, and general auction knowledge. The exam is administered by PSI on behalf of TDLR.
Questions
80 scored questions
Time Limit
2 hours
Passing Score
75%
Exam Fee
$52 (PSI / Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR))
TX Auctioneer Exam Content Outline
Auctioneer Act & Rules
Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1802, TDLR rules, licensing requirements, disciplinary actions, continuing education
Business & Commerce Code
Texas Business and Commerce Code provisions affecting auctions, UCC Article 2, sales of goods
Real Estate Auctions
Texas real estate auction requirements, TREC rules, disclosure obligations, contract requirements
General Auction Knowledge
Auction types, bid calling, auction procedures, cataloging, property inspection, appraisal methods
Deceptive Trade Practices
Texas DTPA, prohibited practices, consumer protection, false advertising, remedies
Sales Tax
Texas sales tax collection, exemptions, reporting requirements, auctioneer tax obligations
Contracts
Auction contracts, consignment agreements, terms and conditions, breach and remedies
Selling Vehicles at Auction
Texas motor vehicle auction requirements, title transfer, dealer licensing, disclosure obligations
Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms
Federal and Texas regulations for auctioning regulated items including ATF requirements
Trust Funds
Trust account requirements, commingling prohibitions, escrow procedures, settlement timelines
Food, Drug & Cosmetic Salvage
Texas Health and Safety Code salvage requirements, licensing for salvage auctions
Parks & Wildlife Code
Texas Parks and Wildlife regulations affecting auctions of wildlife, taxidermy, and related items
How to Pass the TX Auctioneer Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 75%
- Exam length: 80 questions
- Time limit: 2 hours
- Exam fee: $52
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are on the Texas auctioneer exam?
The Texas auctioneer exam has 80 total questions: 75 scored questions and 5 unscored pretest questions that are being evaluated for future exams. You cannot tell which questions are unscored. You need 75% on the scored questions to pass, and you have 120 minutes to complete the exam.
Who administers the Texas auctioneer exam?
The exam is administered by PSI on behalf of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). TDLR oversees auctioneer licensing under the Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1802 (Auctioneer License Act).
What topics have the most questions on the Texas auctioneer exam?
The Auctioneer Act and Rules has the most questions (18), followed by Business and Commerce Code (9), real estate auctions (8), general auction knowledge (7), deceptive trade practices (6), and sales tax (6). The remaining topics have 3-4 questions each.
How much does the Texas auctioneer exam cost?
The Texas auctioneer exam fee is $52, paid directly to PSI when scheduling your exam. Additional costs include the TDLR license application fee and any required continuing education. The exam is available at PSI testing centers throughout Texas.