Psychologists · Texas · Continuing education
Texas Psychologist CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- Psychologist: 40 hours every 2 years, including 6 h medical ethics, professionalism & law, 6 h cultural competency; 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 Psychologist CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 40hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Birth month
- Reporting
- CE Broker
- Renewal deadline
- By the end of your birth month
- Accepted credit
- Professional development directly related to psychology; at least 50% from associations of medical/mental/behavioral health professionals, school districts/education service centers, government entities, regionally accredited higher education institutions, mental-health religious/charitable organizations, hospitals, or providers they approve. The Council does not pre-approve providers
- Carryover
- Up to 10 unused hours may be carried forward to the next renewal period.
- Audits & records
- 5% of licensees randomly audited each month (plus NPDB self-query). Keep proof for at least 3 years after the renewal period. CE Broker reporting required since Jan 1, 2026.
- Renew online
- bhec.texas.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Human traffickingAll licensees: HHSC-approved human trafficking prevention course as a renewal condition (may claim 1 hour) | — | every renewal |
| Medical ethics, professionalism & lawAll licensees: ethics (incl. state/federal law and agency rules, practice guidelines); passing the jurisprudence exam counts 1 ethics hour | 6 | every renewal |
| Cultural competencyAll licensees: competency in serving a distinct population of the licensee's choice | 6 | every renewal |
Good to know. Biennial renewal due last day of birth month. Caps: presentations 5, authoring 5, graduate course 5, self-study 1, rural HPSA supervision 20 hours. Rule 463.35 applies to all psychology licensees (incl. LSSP, psychological associates).
Source: bhec.texas.gov · 22 Tex. Admin. Code §463.35; §882.50; §883.1 · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
How do I verify a psychologist license in Texas?
Use the license lookup of the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists (Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council) (bhec.texas.gov/texas-state-board-of-examiners-of-psychologists); the board's own record is the primary source. CE status itself is checked by the board at renewal through CE Broker.
How many CE hours do psychologists need in Texas?
40 hours every 2 years.
When is the renewal deadline for psychologists in Texas?
Licenses renew by the end of your birth month (2 years cycle).