Veterinarians · Texas · Continuing education
Texas Veterinary CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- DVM17 hours every year, including 2 h opioid prescribing & pain management (every 2 years); renewal on the date shown on your license.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Texas DVM CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 17hours
- Renewal cycle
- 1 year
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Accepted credit
- Courses sponsored by AVMA and state/regional/local veterinary associations, accredited veterinary/vet-tech schools and other recognized organizations listed in Rule 573.65, or approved by the TBVME Licensing Committee or AAVSB RACE; live interactive online counts as live
- Online limit
- 29% of hours
- New licensees
- CE completed before licensure does not count.
- Audits & records
- Sign/affirm CE on renewal; keep certificates 4 years for audit.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Opioid prescribing & pain managementOpioids/controlled substances every two years; only Board-listed courses count | 2 | every 2 years |
Good to know. 17 h annually; max 5 h non-interactive/pre-recorded correspondence, max 5 h practice management. Opioid/controlled substances hours only from the Board's list of approved courses.
Source: veterinary.texas.gov · 22 Tex. Admin. Code §573.66 (CE types: §573.65) · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Conferences in Texas
05 Questions
Which CE courses count for veterinarians in Texas?
Courses sponsored by AVMA and state/regional/local veterinary associations, accredited veterinary/vet-tech schools and other recognized organizations listed in Rule 573.65, or approved by the TBVME Licensing Committee or AAVSB RACE; live interactive online counts as live.
How many CE hours do veterinarians need in Texas?
17 hours every year.
How do I verify a veterinarian license in Texas?
Use the license lookup of the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (veterinary.texas.gov); the board's own record is the primary source. CE status itself is checked by the board at renewal.
When is the renewal deadline for veterinarians in Texas?
Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (1 year cycle).