Counselors · Texas · Continuing education
Texas Counselor (LPC) CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- LPC24 hours every 2 years, including 6 h medical ethics, professionalism & law, 3 h cultural competency, 6 h clinical supervision; renewal by the end of your birth month, reported through CE Broker.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Texas LPC CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 24hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Birth month
- Reporting
- CE Broker
- Renewal deadline
- By the end of your birth month
- Accepted credit
- At least 50% of hours from: associations of medical, mental or behavioral health professionals; school districts/education service centers; government entities; accredited colleges/universities; religious or charitable mental-health organizations; Council-approved supervisors; hospitals; or providers approved/endorsed by these. The Council does not pre-approve providers. Other credit: presentations (max 5), authoring book/peer-reviewed article (max 5), teaching/attending graduate course (max 5), self-study (max 1), HHSC human trafficking course (1 hour)
- Renewal fee
- $141
- Carryover
- Up to 10 hours earned in the current renewal period and not needed may be carried forward to the next period.
- New licensees
- First renewal is set 1-2 years after issuance depending on birth month (22 TAC §883.2); no separate first-renewal CE exemption stated.
- Audits & records
- 5% of licensees randomly audited each month (22 TAC §882.50); keep proof of CE for at least 3 years after the renewal period. Since 1 Jan 2026 CE must be reported in CE Broker before renewal.
- Renew online
- bhec.texas.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Human traffickingAll licensees: HHSC-approved human trafficking prevention course affirmed at each renewal (Occ. Code ch. 116; 22 TAC §883.1(d)); may count as 1 CE hour | — | every renewal |
| Medical ethics, professionalism & lawAll LPCs; may include state/federal law and agency rules | 6 | every renewal |
| State laws & rules (jurisprudence)All LPCs must pass the Texas jurisprudence exam each renewal period (counts as 1 ethics hour) | — | every renewal |
| Cultural competencyAll licensees: competency when providing services to a distinct population of the licensee's choice | 3 | every renewal |
| Clinical supervisionLicensees with supervisory status | 6 | every renewal |
Good to know. Biennial renewal due the last day of the birth month. Rules are set by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors and administered by the Council. Special requirements count toward the 24 hours.
Source: bhec.texas.gov · 22 Tex. Admin. Code §681.140; §882.50; §883.1 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Conferences in Texas
05 Questions
How many CE hours do counselors need in Texas?
24 hours every 2 years.
How do I verify a counselor license in Texas?
Use the license lookup of the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (bhec.texas.gov); the board's own record is the primary source. CE status itself is checked by the board at renewal through CE Broker.
Which CE topics are mandatory for counselors in Texas?
Human trafficking (every renewal); Medical ethics, professionalism & law — 6 h (every renewal); State laws & rules (jurisprudence) (every renewal); Cultural competency — 3 h (every renewal); Clinical supervision — 6 h (every renewal).
Which CE courses count for counselors in Texas?
At least 50% of hours from: associations of medical, mental or behavioral health professionals; school districts/education service centers; government entities; accredited colleges/universities; religious or charitable mental-health organizations; Council-approved supervisors; hospitals; or providers approved/endorsed by these. The Council does not pre-approve providers. Other credit: presentations (max 5), authoring book/peer-reviewed article (max 5), teaching/attending graduate course (max 5), self-study (max 1), HHSC human trafficking course (1 hour).
When is the renewal deadline for counselors in Texas?
Licenses renew by the end of your birth month (2 years cycle).