do you need a real estate license?

[Jerry Sanders]

hello I am brand new to this and was wondering if it would be a good idea or not to get my real estate license I mean is it necessary or can you still invest or buy and hold etc.... without one. I'm curious cause I want to start investing in real estate but wasn't sure if I should get my license first or just go without any advice on this would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.-also I live in texas not sure if that matters.