Books & Study Guides for Texas Insurance Licensing Exams

Why Choose Our Study Guides?

Passing a Texas insurance licensing exam requires a deep understanding of exam topics and familiarity with state regulations. Texas uses Pearson VUE to administer insurance exams, and each test follows a detailed content outline that includes general insurance principles, contract law, and Texas‑specific statutes. Our study guides are built around these official outlines and updated regularly to reflect changes to the exam.

• Official content coverage – Each guide aligns with the Pearson VUE Texas Insurance Content Outline effective December 1, 2025. You’ll study general insurance principles such as risk, hazard, indemnity, contracts and legal concepts. State‑specific sections cover Texas Insurance Code definitions, licensing requirements and marketing practices.
• State‑compliant licensing information – Texas law requires all resident applicants to take the appropriate exam, complete a fingerprint background check, and apply for a license through Sircon or NIPR. You’ll find guidance on the application process, fee schedules and veterans’ reimbursement programs.
• Practice questions and exam strategies – Each book includes multiple‑choice questions and scenarios that mirror the actual exam format. Learn time‑saving test‑taking strategies to handle complex questions and calculation problems.
• Convenient formats – Choose printed books or digital PDFs. Many guides include interactive online components for additional practice.

Exam Outlines Covered

Our category features study guides for the following exams:

Surplus Lines Agent

The surplus lines exam consists of 60 multiple‑choice questions. It tests general insurance principles (indemnity, risk, perils, loss types), contract elements, and Texas statutes governing surplus lines. State laws cover licensing requirements, premium taxes, recordkeeping, and marketing practices. Our guide explains these concepts and includes practice questions.

Workers’ Compensation Adjuster

This 60‑question exam covers insurance terms (risk, hazard, indemnity), policy provisions, and Texas statutes regulating workers’ compensation adjusting. Approximately 76% of the exam focuses on state laws such as Commissioner of Insurance duties, licensing requirements, and workers’ compensation benefits and claims procedures. The guide also explains who is covered, benefits, employer obligations and federal workers’ compensation provisions.

Managing General Agent (MGA)

The MGA exam has 150 questions and tests insurance terms (risk, hazard, replacement cost, coinsurance), policy provisions and contract law (declarations, exclusions, proof of loss), and Texas statutes and rules common to property and casualty insurance. Licensing requirements include bond and errors & omissions coverage, DRLP requirements and fingerprinting. Our guide provides in‑depth explanations and exam‑style questions.

Property & Casualty Agent

Property and casualty exams test broad topics: personal and commercial lines, workers’ compensation and employer liability, crime, bonds, professional liability, and umbrella policies. Candidates must know general insurance terms, policy provisions, and Texas statutes covering licensing and marketing practices. Our P&C self‑study materials mirror these topics and include sample questions, case studies and Texas‑specific rules.

Limited Lines Agent

The limited lines exam comprises 50 questions covering fundamental insurance terms (risk, hazard, indemnity), policy provisions, and Texas statutes specific to limited lines. Candidates must understand licensing requirements, marketing practices, and ethics standards. The study guide breaks down each section and offers exercises to test your knowledge.

How to Use These Guides

1. Review the content outline – Start by reading the exam content outline for your license type to understand weightings and topics. This will help you prioritize study time.
2. Study systematically – Work through each chapter in the guide, taking notes and highlighting key concepts.
3. Practice regularly – Answer practice questions after each chapter and take full‑length mock exams.
4. Understand licensing procedures – Follow TDI’s application steps: pass the exam, complete a fingerprint background check and apply through Sircon or NIPR. Many license types require you to apply within one year of passing the exam.
5. Check for updates – Exam outlines and licensing rules change periodically. This category page will be updated when Pearson VUE releases new content outlines.