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The Texas auctioneer exam
The auctioneer exam is one of the few TDLR exams with a 75% pass mark instead of 70%, and you only get two attempts in a one-year application. About half pass.
Based on PSI's candidate bulletin dated 12 August 2026 · Reviewed 9 October 2026
The exam at a glance
| Exam | Questions | Time | To pass | Fee | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auctioneer | 75 scored + 5 unscored | 112 min + 8 | 75% | $52 | Closed book |
"+ N" is extra time or questions for unscored items, which PSI includes to trial new questions. Exam fees are paid to PSI, separately from TDLR's license application fee.
How many people pass
| Pass rate | Taken | Passed | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 51.6% | 93 | 48 |
| FY2024 | 44.9% | 118 | 53 |
| FY2023 | 50.5% | 93 | 47 |
Fiscal years 2023 to 2025. Counts are exams taken, not people, and exclude no-shows. Source: TDLR examination statistics.
What is on it: exam (75 scored items)
| Topic | Items | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Occupations Code ch. 1802 and rules ch. 67 | 16 | 21% |
| General auction practices | 12 | 16% |
| Business and Commerce Code | 9 | 12% |
| Real estate | 8 | 11% |
| Deceptive trade practices | 6 | 8% |
| Sales tax | 6 | 8% |
| Selling vehicles | 4 | 5% |
| Contracts | 4 | 5% |
| Alcohol, tobacco and firearms | 4 | 5% |
| Food, drug, device and cosmetic salvage | 3 | 4% |
| Parks and Wildlife Code | 3 | 4% |
The study guide is the syllabus
The bulletin's references are the TDLR Auctioneer Study Guide 2026, Occupations Code chapter 1802 and 16 TAC chapter 67. The study guide can be used to prepare but not at the test site. Fail twice and you cannot reapply for a year from the second failure, so it pays to sit the first attempt prepared.
Scheduling and exam day
- Eligibility first. TDLR reviews your application, then PSI emails you that you are eligible and how to book. You cannot book before that.
- Booking. Online through your PSI account, or by phone; your name must match your government ID exactly.
- On the day. PSI's TDLR bulletins ask you to arrive 30 minutes early with one valid government photo ID; late arrivals are turned away and lose the fee.
- Cancelling. Cancel or reschedule at least two days ahead through PSI, or the fee is forfeited.
- Results. Scores are given at the test center. PSI gives failing candidates a diagnostic report by topic, which is the best study guide for a retake.
Before and after the exam
- How to get an auctioneer license in Texas: hours, application and fees
- License statistics and renewal for this trade
- Renewal calculator for once you are licensed
- All exam guides and pass rates
For context: Texas has 1,631 active licenses of this type in the public TDLR file dated 20 September 2026.
Questions
What score do you need to pass the Texas auctioneer exam?
75%.
What is the pass rate for the Texas auctioneer exam?
In fiscal year 2025, 48 of 93 candidates passed (51.6%), according to TDLR.
Sources
PSI Services, candidate information bulletin dated 12 August 2026. Pass rates: TDLR examination statistics. Exam fees, formats and outlines change when PSI reissues a bulletin: the bulletin sent with your eligibility notice is the one that applies to you.
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PermitPulled (2026). The Texas auctioneer exam. Retrieved from https://permitpulled.com/exams/auctioneer-exam-texas
Figures compiled from the public TDLR license file and published under CC BY 4.0. Attribution required.