Students in a live insurance licensing class at Insurance School of Texas in Houston


About Insurance School of Texas

Insurance School of Texas (ISoT) has built a reputation of excellence in the insurance industry. We are recognized as one of the nation’s consistently top-rated insurance schools and the premier insurance school in Texas.


Established
January 2006

Achievements
The students who follow our program have a 90% pass rate on the state exams.

Locations
– Houston, Texas + ONLINE

We started our school in 2006 under a franchise.

We left the franchise and started our own school, Insurance School of Texas in 2016. We wrote our own study manuals and put together our own practice exams.

Both of which are the most Texas state exam-specific materials available.

An Insurance School of Texas instructor teaching a pre-licensing class in Houston

Why Choose Us?

Insurance School of Texas (ISoT) has built a reputation of excellence in the insurance industry. We are recognized as one of the nation’s consistently top-rated insurance schools and the premier insurance school in Texas.

ISoT provides regular weekday classes and webinars for your convenience. Upon completion of our intensive training program, we are sure you will pass the insurance licensing exam on the first attempt.

Furthermore, we have been instrumental in developing thousands of sales and service people to prepare for new, exciting, and rewarding careers in the insurance and financial services industry. Read our testimonials on the product’s pages!

Our Mission

To provide a quality and value-added menu of training solutions with results.

Values and Convictions

    • Striving for excellence in all that we do
    • Being good stewards in all that we do
    • Being accountable for all that we do to prepare your new hires for licensing
    • Embracing the positive aspects of change by constantly improving our materials

Students studying for the Texas insurance licensing exam at Insurance School of Texas

Inside The Classroom

Live, instructor-led classes at our Houston classroom

Students in an Insurance School of Texas pre-licensing class in Houston
Insurance School of Texas instructor teaching a Texas pre-licensing class

Meet The Team

More than 75 years of combined experience

Tracie Lampson

Tracie Lampson

Co-Owner, CEO & Main Instructor

Tracie Lampson is the founder of Lampson Retirement Solutions, Inc. and co-owner of LS Retirement Solutions, Insurance School of Texas, WTF Podcast, and LS Metals & Coins. With more than 20 years in the insurance industry, Tracie has built her career around making complicated insurance and financial concepts easier to understand.

She has made numerous television appearances, co-authored three books, and received recognition from leading insurance carriers throughout her career. In 2025, Tracie and Rahnie Sandhu acquired the Insurance School of Texas, combining Tracie’s insurance expertise and unique teaching style with Rahnie’s extensive business and financial background.

As ISOT’s CEO and main instructor, Tracie brings real-world experience into the classroom and teaches insurance the way people actually learn it—clear, visual, practical, and memorable.

Rahnie Sandhu

Rahnie Sandhu

Co-Owner & Chief Financial Officer

Rahnie Sandhu is co-owner of LS Retirement Solutions, Insurance School of Texas, WTF Podcast, and LS Metals & Coins, and serves as Chief Financial Officer across their companies.

Rahnie holds an MBA from the University of Houston and brings decades of experience in business strategy, finance, operations, and growth. Known as the team’s business and math guru, Rahnie provides the financial strategy and operational expertise that keeps their companies moving forward.

In 2025, Rahnie and Tracie acquired the Insurance School of Texas, bringing together their complementary strengths and a shared vision for doing insurance education differently.

Together, Tracie and Rahnie bring more than 75 years of combined business and insurance experience to ISOT.

She brings the insurance. He brings the business. Together, they built a better way to learn it.

MaKenzie Smith

MaKenzie Smith

Senior Director of Marketing & Operations

MaKenzie Smith joined Lampson Retirement Solutions, Inc. in 2022 and has since become an integral part of nearly every aspect of the companies’ operations. She holds a Master’s degree from the University of Houston and is licensed in both Life & Health and Property & Casualty insurance.

From marketing, branding, operations, and client support to insurance education and special projects, MaKenzie works hands-on across Lampson Retirement Solutions, Inc. dba LS Retirement Solutions, Insurance School of Texas, WTF Podcast, and LS Metals & Coins. She has also served as host of the WTF Podcast, helping shape its personality and presence from behind the microphone as well as behind the scenes.

As Tracie and Rahnie’s go-to person, MaKenzie has played an essential role in turning ideas into action and keeping the many moving pieces of their businesses moving in the same direction. Her combination of education, insurance knowledge, creativity, leadership, and operational experience makes her an invaluable part of the team.

Holland Davis

Holland Davis

School Operations & Marketing Coordinator

Holland Davis joined the team in May 2026, bringing a background in marketing and a Marketing degree from Stephen F. Austin State University. As one of the newest members of the team, Holland supports the day-to-day operations of Lampson Retirement Solutions, Inc. dba LS Retirement Solutions and Insurance School of Texas.

At ISOT, Holland works directly with students throughout their experience with the school, helping with scheduling, communication, class coordination, and everyday student needs. She also assists Lampson Retirement Solutions, Inc. dba LS Retirement Solutions with client scheduling, including coordinating annual reviews, while helping manage the day-to-day communications that keep the offices connected and running smoothly.

Holland is currently learning the many moving pieces behind the companies and working closely with Tracie, Rahnie, and MaKenzie as she develops a deeper understanding of the insurance, education, and retirement businesses. With her educational background in marketing, her role is designed to continue evolving into greater involvement in marketing, branding, and business development as she grows with the organization.

As the newest addition to a team where everyone wears more than one hat, Holland has quickly become an important part of keeping students, clients, and the team connected.

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