Texas
Certified Public Accountant CE & renewal requirements in Texas (2026)
120 CPE per renewal, on a 12-month renewal cycle with Texas State Board of Public Accountancy.
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Renewal cycle
12months
License renews annually by the last day of the birth month, but CPE is tracked on a rolling 3-year window
CPE
120
120 CPE per renewal — 120 CPE hours per rolling 3-year period (no carryover), with a 20-hour minimum in each 12-month period; 4 hrs Texas-board-approved ethics required every 2 years
- Ethics (TX board-approved, every 2 years)
Administering boardTexas State Board of Public Accountancy
Verified against tsbpa.texas.gov · Verified July 5, 2026
Rules change — always confirm current requirements with your board before relying on this page. Visit Texas State Board of Public Accountancy
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- How often do cpas renew their license in Texas?
- License renews annually by the last day of the birth month, but CPE is tracked on a rolling 3-year window
- How many CPE do I need in Texas?
- 120 CPE per renewal. 120 CPE hours per rolling 3-year period (no carryover), with a 20-hour minimum in each 12-month period; 4 hrs Texas-board-approved ethics required every 2 years
- Where do I renew my Certified Public Accountant license in Texas?
- Through Texas State Board of Public Accountancy. We verified these details on 2026-07-05 — always confirm with the board before your deadline.
- Is this page official?
- No — RenewBird is an independent organizational tool, not the licensing board. This page cites its source and check date; use it to plan, then confirm with your board.