Texas Nursing CE Requirements

Everything you need to know about completing continuing education for Texas nursing license renewal — required hours, mandatory topics, deadlines, and where to take your CEUs online.

20 hrs
RN CE hours
per 2 years
2 years
Renewal cycle
Per state board
2
Mandatory topics
every renewal
No
CE Broker reporting
Self-document

Note: Texas alternatively accepts national certification or completion of an approved targeted-CE course in lieu of the standard 20 hours.

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Find out exactly how many continuing education hours you need to renew your license — including any state-mandated topics like opioids, domestic violence, or implicit bias.

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Mandatory CE Topics in Texas

In addition to the total contact-hour requirement, Texas requires every renewing nurse to complete coursework on these specific topics. Most ANCC-accredited bundles cover them as part of a state-specific package.

Nursing jurisprudence & ethics

2 hours · every cycle

Due before the end of every third 2-year licensing period (every 6 years); counts toward the 20 hours.

Human trafficking prevention

Required content area · every cycle

HHSC-approved course required every renewal for nurses providing direct patient care; counts toward the 20 hours if it carries CNE credit.

Forensic evidence collection (ER nurses)

2 hours · one-time requirement

Targeted: nurses in emergency settings who treat sexual-assault survivors.

Older adult / geriatric care

2 hours · one-time requirement

Targeted: nurses whose practice includes older adults.

Tick-borne diseases

2 hours · one-time requirement

Targeted nursing roles only.

When Is My Texas Renewal Deadline?

Texas renewal deadlines follow this pattern: End of your birth month. Use the calculator above to estimate your specific deadline based on your last renewal date. The state board issues a courtesy renewal notice, but the legal responsibility for renewing on time is yours.

Practicing nursing on an expired license is a violation of state law. If your renewal lapses, contact the Texas Board of Nursing immediately to learn about late-renewal or reinstatement options.

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CE Requirements in Other States

South DakotaNo fixed hrs · 2 yearsTennesseeNo fixed hrs · 2 yearsUtah30 hrs · 2 yearsVermontNo fixed hrs · 2 years

Frequently Asked Questions

How many CE hours do I need to renew my nursing license in Texas?
Texas requires 20 contact hours per 2 years renewal cycle for RNs.
What are the mandatory CE topics for Texas nurses?
Texas requires 5 mandatory topics: Nursing jurisprudence & ethics (2 hrs, each cycle); Human trafficking prevention (hours vary, each cycle); Forensic evidence collection (ER nurses) (2 hrs, one-time); Older adult / geriatric care (2 hrs, one-time); Tick-borne diseases (2 hrs, one-time).
Does Texas use CE Broker?
No. Texas does not use CE Broker. Keep your certificates of completion for at least 2 years in case your board audits your renewal.
When is the nursing license renewal deadline in Texas?
Texas licenses expire at the end of your birth month on a 2 years cycle. Use the calculator above with your last renewal date to see your estimated deadline.

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