Pharmacy Technicians · Texas · Continuing education
Texas Pharmacy Technician CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- Pharmacy Technician: 20 hours every 2 years, including 1 h state laws & rules (jurisprudence); renewal on the anniversary of your license date, reported through CE Broker.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Texas Pharmacy Technician CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 20hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- License anniversary
- Reporting
- CE Broker
- Renewal deadline
- On the anniversary of your license date
- Accepted credit
- Approved program types listed in Board rule 297.8(b)(9); most common ACPE. CE earned for PTCB/NHA certification counts if it meets TSBP rules and falls in the renewal period
- New licensees
- Initial renewal: exempt from most CE, but one HHSC-approved human trafficking course is required.
- Audits & records
- CE compliance verified in CE Broker before renewal; keep certificates 3 years; random audits. National certification no longer exempts from CE.
- Renew online
- www.pharmacy.texas.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Human traffickingOne Texas HHSC-approved course | — | every renewal |
| State laws & rules (jurisprudence)Texas pharmacy laws or rules | 1 | every renewal |
Good to know. Registration renews every two years by the last day of the month the original registration was issued.
Source: www.pharmacy.texas.gov · 22 Tex. Admin. Code §297.8 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
Which CE courses count for pharmacy technicians in Texas?
Approved program types listed in Board rule 297.8(b)(9); most common ACPE. CE earned for PTCB/NHA certification counts if it meets TSBP rules and falls in the renewal period.
How many CE hours do pharmacy technicians need in Texas?
20 hours every 2 years.
How do I verify a pharmacy technician license in Texas?
Use the license lookup of the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (pharmacy.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 pharmacy technicians in Texas?
Human trafficking (every renewal); State laws & rules (jurisprudence) — 1 h (every renewal).
When is the renewal deadline for pharmacy technicians in Texas?
Licenses renew on the anniversary of your license date (2 years cycle).