Texas Life Agent licensing

Texas application steps, fingerprints, exemptions, temporary authority, and license scope.

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Fingerprinting for a Texas Life Agent LicenseMost first-time resident Texas Life Agent applicants must complete TDI’s fingerprint-based criminal-history check. Start with TDI’s initial applicatio…
Can a Criminal Record Affect a Texas Life Agent License?A criminal record can affect a Texas Life Agent application, but a conviction does not always produce an automatic denial. TDI evaluates the offense, …
Can a Texas Life Agent Add Health Authority Later?Yes, you can pursue health authority after earning a Texas Life Agent license, but the life-only credential does not automatically expand. Texas lists…
Texas Life Agent License Renewal and CE RequirementsA Texas Life Agent generally completes 24 hours of continuing education every two-year license period, including 3 ethics hours, then pays the $50 ren…
What Happens If a Texas Life Agent License Expires?TDI’s options depend on how long the Texas Life Agent license has been expired. Within 90 days, late renewal may require the fee, a $25 late fee, miss…
Moving to Texas With an Existing Life Insurance LicenseAn out-of-state life license does not transfer automatically when you move to Texas. Keep the home-state license active while checking Texas reciproci…
Do You Need a Course or Degree for a Texas Life Agent License?TDI’s current standard resident Life Agent checklist does not list a college degree or a general prelicensing course as a requirement. It calls for pa…
Can One CE Course Count for Multiple Texas Insurance Licenses?A Texas-approved CE course can be applied to every Texas license the individual holds on the date the course is completed, according to TDI’s CE FAQ. …
Can a Texas Life Agent Act Before TDI Receives Appointment Notice?An agent may act for an insurer before TDI receives the appointment notice only if the insurer has already appointed the agent. Texas Insurance Code §…
Can You Apply for a Texas Life Agent License Before Passing the Exam?For the standard resident Life Agent route, TDI says you must pass before applying. If you apply before passing, TDI requires a new application and an…