I Want To Be A Real Estate Agent In South Carolina Eventually. Should I Get My Texas License First?

Every state has its own real estate law and licensing legislation. Having a license in TX will not help you with SC state law. What will help you is the general real estate study that introduces you to terminology, etc. Each state is unique as to the laws under which it was settled.

I have been licensed in three states. It is expensive. In each state you will need to attend a licensing school and pass the state exam. All of this costs money. Then, you will need to pay a fee for your license and insurance. You will need to find a broker and office under which to hang your license.

Think about learning first about real estate and real estate finance in general. Many community colleges have continuing education courses in these subjects. Then, when you are ready to network and really work the market, go for your license. Your earlier studies will have given you a heads-up above many of your classmates.

I agree with PAlady and her answer.  The"license" process is not cheap and unless you planned on spending a "considerable" amount of time back in TX, it makes the most sense to just go with the SC license.  

Even if you planned on spending time back in TX, you would be wise to investigate which SC "broker" (that you would be licensed to -- until you have enough time & experience to become a "broker" yourself) would work with you in terms of the commission $'S that you would generate on any listings/sales that you would make back in TX.  Also, you would need to investigate the relationship(s) that TX law allows you as a resident of SC & finding a TX broker that would work with you in terms of commission (just like the scenario I described in finding a SC broker.

As she recommends, learn as much as you can in "real estate" & finance in general and go from there!

Good luck!