How many CE hours do nurses need in Texas?

Registered Nurses (RN) in Texas need 20 continuing education hours every 2 years for license renewal.

What are the mandatory CE topics in Texas?

Mandatory CE topics in Texas include: Jurisprudence & Ethics (every third renewal), Human Trafficking Prevention.

What is the renewal cycle for nursing licenses in Texas?

Nursing licenses in Texas must be renewed every 2 years. The Texas Board of Nursing oversees license renewals.

What is the RN renewal fee in Texas?

The RN renewal fee in Texas is $68. Fees can change, so confirm the current amount on the Texas Board of Nursing portal before submitting.

When are nursing licenses due for renewal in Texas?

Texas nursing licenses are due end of birth month, every 2 years.

Is Texas part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)?

Yes. Texas is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state, so an NLC multistate license allows practice in all compact states.

Does Texas require CE Broker for tracking continuing education?

No. Texas does not require CE Broker, though some nurses use it voluntarily to track CE across multiple states.

What license types does Texas regulate?

Texas regulates the following nursing license types: RN, LVN, APRN.

How many CE hours do LVNs need in Texas?

Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN) in Texas need 20 continuing education hours every 2 years for license renewal. The LVN renewal fee is $68.

What does APRN renewal require in Texas?

APRNs in Texas complete 20 CE hours every 2 years for board renewal. The APRN renewal fee is $68. Texas also requires 5 hours of APRN Pharmacotherapeutics per renewal cycle (see the requirements table for details on who it applies to). Your national certification renews separately with its certifying body on its own cycle.

Texas RN License Renewal Requirements

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As of 2026, Texas RNs must complete 20 contact hours of continuing education every 2 years to renew. The RN renewal fee is $68.

Recent changes to Texas rules

Jun 4, 2026 · Texas will require CE certificate upload before renewal starting September 1, 2026 (SB 912)
Jun 3, 2026 · Texas requires the human-trafficking prevention course from an HHSC-approved provider

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Quick Facts

Renewal cycle	Every 2 years
Total CE hours (RN)	20 contact hours
Renewal fee (RN)	$68
Compact state (NLC)	Yes, NLC member · check your eligibility
License types	RN, LVN, APRN

Texas requires all Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN) to complete 20 contact hours of continuing education every 2-year renewal cycle. Mandatory topics include a jurisprudence and ethics course every 6 years and an HHSC-approved human trafficking prevention course each renewal period. APRNs with prescriptive authority must complete an additional 5 hours in pharmacotherapeutics. Texas is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state, which means nurses with a multistate license can practice in other compact states without obtaining additional licenses. Starting September 1, 2026, Senate Bill 912 requires nurses to upload their CE completion certificates in the free Texas Nurse Portal before the license can renew. Keep certificates as you earn them rather than waiting for renewal.

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Step-by-step walkthrough, common mistakes, and tips for a smooth renewal

How to Renew Your Texas Nursing License

1Log in to the Texas Board of Nursing online renewal portal at bon.texas.gov
2Complete all required CE hours before your renewal deadline
3Upload your CE completion certificates in the Texas Nurse Portal (required for renewals on or after September 1, 2026 under SB 912)
4Attest to completing the required continuing education
5Pay the renewal fee online
6Receive your renewed license confirmation via email

Visit the Texas Board of Nursing website for the official renewal portal.

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CE Hours by License Type

Texas ranks #26 of 51 for RN renewal burden, in the middle in the country.See the CE Burden Index

Type	CE hours	Renewal fee
RN	20 / 2 yrs	$68
LVN	20 / 2 yrs	$68
APRN	20 / 2 yrs	$68

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APRN renewal in Texas. 5 hours of APRN Pharmacotherapeutics apply per renewal cycle (details in the requirements table below). The board is only one clock: your national certification and any DEA registration renew on their own cycles. Full Texas APRN renewal guide

CE Requirements

Category	Hours	Required	Types	Description
General CE	20	Required	RNLVNAPRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNP	Total continuing education contact hours required for renewal
Jurisprudence & Ethics	2	Required	RNLVNAPRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNP	2 hours in nursing jurisprudence and ethics required every third renewal period (every 6 years), included in total 20 hours
Human Trafficking Prevention	0	Required	RNLVNAPRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNP	HHSC-approved human trafficking prevention course required every renewal cycle for nurses providing direct patient care (included in total if course carries CNE credit)
APRN Pharmacotherapeutics	5	Required	APRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNP	5 hours in pharmacotherapeutics required every renewal for APRNs with prescriptive authority (in addition to base 20 hours)
Nursing Practice	0	Optional	RNLVNAPRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNP	Remaining hours in nursing-related topics relevant to your practice area

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs): Texas CNA renewal is handled by the state nurse-aide registry, not the Board of Nursing, and follows a work-hours / in-service model rather than the CE above. Check your state nurse-aide registry for CNA requirements.

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Important Deadlines

Renewal Due: End of birth month, every 2 years
Grace Period: Not specified; confirm with your board
CE Completion Window: All CE must be completed during the 2-year period immediately preceding the renewal date
Record Retention: Keep CE certificates for at least 4 years in case of audit by the Texas Board of Nursing

Important Notes

• CE must be completed within the 2-year renewal period
• The 2 hours of jurisprudence and ethics are included in the total 20 hours and are required every third renewal period (every 6 years), not every renewal
• Nurses who hold both RN and LVN licenses need only 20 hours total
• APRNs with prescriptive authority must complete an additional 5 hours in pharmacotherapeutics per renewal
• Human trafficking prevention training must be from an HHSC-approved course as of March 2025
• Beginning September 1, 2026 (SB 912), CE completion certificates must be uploaded in the Texas Nurse Portal before a license can renew. The upload happens in the Board's own free portal, not a third-party platform, and earlier cycles aren't retroactively affected
• This information is for guidance only. Always verify requirements with the Texas Board of Nursing.

CE Providers & Renewal

Approved CE Providers

ANCCTexas Board of NursingTexas Nurses Association

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Late Fees & Reinstatement

Late Renewal Fees

RN: $60 (under 90 days late) / $120 (over 90 days), plus the renewal fee
LVN: $60 (under 90 days late) / $120 (over 90 days), plus the renewal fee

Already lapsed? The Texas re-entry guide covers refresher rules, costs by lapse length, and the path back.

First-Time Licensee Exemption

First-time licensees are exempt from CE for the initial renewal period

CE Audit Information

Texas Board of Nursing conducts random CE audits.

Frequently asked questions about Texas nursing renewal

How many CE hours do nurses need in Texas?: Registered Nurses (RN) in Texas need 20 continuing education hours every 2 years for license renewal.
What are the mandatory CE topics in Texas?: Mandatory CE topics in Texas include: Jurisprudence & Ethics (every third renewal), Human Trafficking Prevention.
What is the renewal cycle for nursing licenses in Texas?: Nursing licenses in Texas must be renewed every 2 years. The Texas Board of Nursing oversees license renewals.
What is the RN renewal fee in Texas?: The RN renewal fee in Texas is $68. Fees can change, so confirm the current amount on the Texas Board of Nursing portal before submitting.
When are nursing licenses due for renewal in Texas?: Texas nursing licenses are due end of birth month, every 2 years.
Is Texas part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)?: Yes. Texas is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state, so an NLC multistate license allows practice in all compact states.
Does Texas require CE Broker for tracking continuing education?: No. Texas does not require CE Broker, though some nurses use it voluntarily to track CE across multiple states.
What license types does Texas regulate?: Texas regulates the following nursing license types: RN, LVN, APRN.
How many CE hours do LVNs need in Texas?: Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN) in Texas need 20 continuing education hours every 2 years for license renewal. The LVN renewal fee is $68.
What does APRN renewal require in Texas?: APRNs in Texas complete 20 CE hours every 2 years for board renewal. The APRN renewal fee is $68. Texas also requires 5 hours of APRN Pharmacotherapeutics per renewal cycle (see the requirements table for details on who it applies to). Your national certification renews separately with its certifying body on its own cycle.

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Texas Board of Nursing

https://www.bon.texas.gov

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As of 2026, Texas RNs must complete 20 contact hours of continuing education every 2 years to renew. The RN renewal fee is $68.

Recent changes to Texas rules

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Quick Facts

Renewal cycle	Every 2 years
Total CE hours (RN)	20 contact hours
Renewal fee (RN)	$68
Compact state (NLC)	Yes, NLC member · check your eligibility
License types	RN, LVN, APRN

Verified against the Texas Board of Nursing, last checked 2026-06-04. Found something off? Let me know.

Texas CE Audit Response Guide

Response deadline, retention rules, board address, and the rejections that get nurses dinged.

Read the full Texas RN License Renewal Guide

Step-by-step walkthrough, common mistakes, and tips for a smooth renewal

How to Renew Your Texas Nursing License

1Log in to the Texas Board of Nursing online renewal portal at bon.texas.gov
2Complete all required CE hours before your renewal deadline
3Upload your CE completion certificates in the Texas Nurse Portal (required for renewals on or after September 1, 2026 under SB 912)
4Attest to completing the required continuing education
5Pay the renewal fee online
6Receive your renewed license confirmation via email

Visit the Texas Board of Nursing website for the official renewal portal.

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Get the Texas RN renewal checklist

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CE Hours by License Type

Texas ranks #26 of 51 for RN renewal burden, in the middle in the country.See the CE Burden Index

Type	CE hours	Renewal fee
RN	20 / 2 yrs	$68
LVN	20 / 2 yrs	$68
APRN	20 / 2 yrs	$68

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CE Requirements

Category	Hours	Required	Types	Description
General CE	20	Required	RNLVNAPRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNP	Total continuing education contact hours required for renewal
Jurisprudence & Ethics	2	Required	RNLVNAPRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNP	2 hours in nursing jurisprudence and ethics required every third renewal period (every 6 years), included in total 20 hours
Human Trafficking Prevention	0	Required	RNLVNAPRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNP	HHSC-approved human trafficking prevention course required every renewal cycle for nurses providing direct patient care (included in total if course carries CNE credit)
APRN Pharmacotherapeutics	5	Required	APRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNP	5 hours in pharmacotherapeutics required every renewal for APRNs with prescriptive authority (in addition to base 20 hours)
Nursing Practice	0	Optional	RNLVNAPRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNP	Remaining hours in nursing-related topics relevant to your practice area

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Important Deadlines

Renewal Due: End of birth month, every 2 years
Grace Period: Not specified; confirm with your board
CE Completion Window: All CE must be completed during the 2-year period immediately preceding the renewal date
Record Retention: Keep CE certificates for at least 4 years in case of audit by the Texas Board of Nursing

Important Notes

• CE must be completed within the 2-year renewal period
• The 2 hours of jurisprudence and ethics are included in the total 20 hours and are required every third renewal period (every 6 years), not every renewal
• Nurses who hold both RN and LVN licenses need only 20 hours total
• APRNs with prescriptive authority must complete an additional 5 hours in pharmacotherapeutics per renewal
• Human trafficking prevention training must be from an HHSC-approved course as of March 2025
• Beginning September 1, 2026 (SB 912), CE completion certificates must be uploaded in the Texas Nurse Portal before a license can renew. The upload happens in the Board's own free portal, not a third-party platform, and earlier cycles aren't retroactively affected
• This information is for guidance only. Always verify requirements with the Texas Board of Nursing.

CE Providers & Renewal

Approved CE Providers

ANCCTexas Board of NursingTexas Nurses Association

Renew Online

Late Fees & Reinstatement

Late Renewal Fees

RN: $60 (under 90 days late) / $120 (over 90 days), plus the renewal fee
LVN: $60 (under 90 days late) / $120 (over 90 days), plus the renewal fee

Already lapsed? The Texas re-entry guide covers refresher rules, costs by lapse length, and the path back.

First-Time Licensee Exemption

First-time licensees are exempt from CE for the initial renewal period

CE Audit Information

Texas Board of Nursing conducts random CE audits.

Frequently asked questions about Texas nursing renewal

How many CE hours do nurses need in Texas?: Registered Nurses (RN) in Texas need 20 continuing education hours every 2 years for license renewal.
What are the mandatory CE topics in Texas?: Mandatory CE topics in Texas include: Jurisprudence & Ethics (every third renewal), Human Trafficking Prevention.
What is the renewal cycle for nursing licenses in Texas?: Nursing licenses in Texas must be renewed every 2 years. The Texas Board of Nursing oversees license renewals.
What is the RN renewal fee in Texas?: The RN renewal fee in Texas is $68. Fees can change, so confirm the current amount on the Texas Board of Nursing portal before submitting.
When are nursing licenses due for renewal in Texas?: Texas nursing licenses are due end of birth month, every 2 years.
Is Texas part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)?: Yes. Texas is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state, so an NLC multistate license allows practice in all compact states.
Does Texas require CE Broker for tracking continuing education?: No. Texas does not require CE Broker, though some nurses use it voluntarily to track CE across multiple states.
What license types does Texas regulate?: Texas regulates the following nursing license types: RN, LVN, APRN.
How many CE hours do LVNs need in Texas?: Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN) in Texas need 20 continuing education hours every 2 years for license renewal. The LVN renewal fee is $68.
What does APRN renewal require in Texas?: APRNs in Texas complete 20 CE hours every 2 years for board renewal. The APRN renewal fee is $68. Texas also requires 5 hours of APRN Pharmacotherapeutics per renewal cycle (see the requirements table for details on who it applies to). Your national certification renews separately with its certifying body on its own cycle.

Sources & Board Resources

Texas Board of Nursing

https://www.bon.texas.gov

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