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The Texas property tax consultant exams
Both exams are closed book and both are mostly appraisal: 26 of 50 questions on the PTC exam, 56 of 100 on the senior. From 1 April 2026 they reference the 2025 Texas Property Tax Code. About half of candidates pass.
Based on PSI's candidate bulletin dated 14 January 2026 · Reviewed 9 October 2026
The exam at a glance
| Exam | Questions | Time | To pass | Fee | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Property tax consultant | 50 scored + 5 unscored | 80 min + 10 | 70% | $43 | Closed book |
| Senior PTC and attorney | 100 scored + 10 unscored | 125 min + 20 | 70% | $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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PTC FY2025 | 50.8% | 260 | 132 |
| Senior FY2025 | 53.5% | 43 | 23 |
| PTC FY2024 | 44.3% | 287 | 127 |
| Senior FY2024 | 60.4% | 48 | 29 |
| PTC FY2023 | 50.9% | 218 | 111 |
| Senior FY2023 | 42.2% | 83 | 35 |
Fiscal years 2023 to 2025. Counts are exams taken, not people, and exclude no-shows. Source: TDLR examination statistics.
What is on it: pTC exam (50 scored items)
| Topic | Items | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Appraisal | 26 | 52% |
| Tax Code ch. 11: taxable property and exemptions | 3 | 6% |
| TDLR laws and rules | 2 | 4% |
| Ch. 1: general provisions | 2 | 4% |
| Ch. 6: property tax administration | 2 | 4% |
| Ch. 22: renditions and reports | 2 | 4% |
| Ch. 23: appraisal methods | 2 | 4% |
| Ch. 25: local appraisal | 2 | 4% |
| Chs. 31 and 32: collections and liens | 2 | 4% |
| Ch. 41: local review | 2 | 4% |
| Ch. 42: judicial review | 2 | 4% |
| Ch. 21: situs | 1 | 2% |
| Ch. 26: assessment | 1 | 2% |
| Ch. 41A: binding arbitration | 1 | 2% |
References
Occupations Code chapter 1152, 16 TAC chapter 66, the Texas Property Tax Code and The Appraisal of Real Estate (13th edition). A Texas-licensed attorney who passes the senior exam may sponsor registered consultants.
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 become a property tax consultant 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 2,338 active licenses of this type in the public TDLR file dated 20 September 2026.
Questions
What is the pass rate for the Texas property tax consultant exam?
In fiscal year 2025, 50.8% of PTC exams and 53.5% of senior PTC exams were passed, according to TDLR.
Sources
PSI Services, candidate information bulletin dated 14 January 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 property tax consultant exams. Retrieved from https://permitpulled.com/exams/property-tax-consultant-exam-texas
Figures compiled from the public TDLR license file and published under CC BY 4.0. Attribution required.