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See the Texas licensing guideHow to Sell Insurance From Home in Texas
Looking to sell insurance from home in Texas? You're in the right place.
The Price Group helps agents across the Lone Star State build profitable, sellable insurance businesses without ever leaving home. From Houston to Dallas, San Antonio to Austin, Texas agents are building successful businesses with our proven system.
Key Benefits:
- ✓Remote-first model perfect for Texas
- ✓AI-powered leads with Texas prospects
- ✓Daily training from anywhere in Texas
- ✓No commute through Houston or Dallas traffic
- ✓Work from your Texas home or ranch
How to Get Your Insurance License in Texas
Texas Life Agent licensing (2026 primary sources):
- • Pre-licensing hours: not required on the permanent Life Agent path (TDI). The 40-hour training requirement applies only to the one-time Temporary License route.
- • Pearson VUE Life Agent exam (InsTX-Life01): $39, 120 minutes, 90 items, passing at a scaled score of 70
- • TDI resident Life Agent application fee: $50
- • Fingerprints/background check through the TDI-approved vendor: vendor fee varies. verify when scheduling
- • Optional exam-prep course: priced by the provider
- • Full Texas cost breakdown (last verified July 28, 2026)
What to expect:
- • Schedule the Pearson VUE Life Agent exam (subject to appointment availability)
- • Complete fingerprints through the TDI-approved vendor
- • File your $50 resident application via Sircon or NIPR and wait for TDI review
TPG supports Texas agents through licensing on the permanent Life Agent path. Timing depends on Pearson VUE exam appointment availability, fingerprint processing, and TDI application review.
Optional prep: JustInsurance courseWhy Texas is Perfect for Remote Insurance Sales
Texas Advantages:
- • No state income tax - keep 100% of your earnings
- • Population: 30.5 million (2nd largest state)
- • Fastest-growing state in the nation
- • Strong economy and business-friendly environment
- • Large and growing senior population
- • Affordable cost of living in most areas
- • Independent, entrepreneurial culture
"Whether you're in Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Austin, Fort Worth, or a small Texas town, you can build a successful insurance business from your home."
Texas Insurance Market:
- • Massive population with growing senior demographic
- • Strong demand for final expense insurance
- • Business-friendly regulatory environment
- • Diverse communities and markets
How TPG Supports Texas Insurance Agents
What Texas Agents Get with TPG:
- ✓Access to AI-powered leads (including Texas prospects)
- ✓Daily live training (attend from anywhere in Texas)
- ✓Multi-carrier access (all major carriers licensed in Texas)
- ✓Texas-compliant scripts and systems
- ✓Community of fellow Texas agents
- ✓Licensing support specific to Texas requirements
Texas Agent Success Story
"I'm in the Dallas area and joining TPG was the best decision I ever made. The support from the team is incredible - you're never left figuring things out alone. Made my first sale in week 2 and built a thriving business from there."
- Rome F., Dallas, Texas
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How Much Can You Earn in Texas?
TPG agents in Texas build profitable businesses with strong income potential
Compare to Texas Averages:
- • Average Texas salary: $56,000/year
- • Texas insurance agent salary (employed): $50,000-65,000/year
- • TPG commission structure: $100,000+/year potential
"With Texas's no state income tax, you keep more of what you earn. That's real money for your family."
Start Selling Insurance From Home in Texas Today
Your Texas Pathway:
- Apply to TPG (free, takes 5 minutes)
- Get your Texas Life Agent license (schedule the Pearson VUE exam, complete fingerprints, and file the TDI application)
- Complete ALS30 training (structured launch training)
- Start selling to Texas prospects (and beyond)
- Expand to other states (optional)
Investment (per primary sources):
- • TPG membership: $0
- • TDI resident Life Agent application: $50 (TDI)
- • Pearson VUE Life Agent exam (InsTX-Life01): $39
- • Fingerprint vendor fee: varies. Verify with the TDI-approved vendor when scheduling.
Texas Insurance License FAQs
Q: How long does it take to get licensed in Texas?
A: Timing depends on Pearson VUE exam appointment availability, fingerprint processing through the TDI-approved vendor, and TDI review of your resident application filed via Sircon or NIPR. TDI does not require pre-licensing hours on the permanent Life Agent path.
Q: How much does Texas licensing cost?
A: Per primary sources, the TDI resident Life Agent application is $50 and the Pearson VUE Life Agent exam (InsTX-Life01) is $39. The fingerprint vendor fee varies and must be verified when scheduling. Any exam-prep course is optional and priced by the provider.
Q: Can I sell in Texas if I live elsewhere?
A: Yes! You can get a non-resident Texas license even if you live in another state. Many TPG agents are licensed in multiple states including Texas.
For more questions about joining TPG, see our complete FAQ →
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