Texas
Registered Nurse CE & renewal requirements in Texas (2026)
20 contact hours per renewal, on a 24-month renewal cycle with Texas Board of Nursing.
Renewal cycle
24months
Biennial renewal
Contact hours
20
20 contact hours per renewal — 20 contact hours of CNE in the nurse's practice area per 2-year cycle, OR an approved national certification in lieu of hours. Separately: 2 CE hrs Nursing Jurisprudence & Ethics every 3rd renewal; human-trafficking-prevention every renewal (direct care); 2 hrs geriatrics every renewal (if serving older adults). The one-time Nursing Jurisprudence Exam is at initial licensure only, not a CE-hour requirement.
- Nursing Jurisprudence & Ethics (2 CE hrs every 3rd renewal)
- Human Trafficking Prevention (every renewal, direct care)
- Geriatrics (2 hrs every renewal, if applicable)
Checked from law.cornell.edu · Verified July 5, 2026
Rules change — always confirm current requirements with your board before relying on this page. Visit Texas Board of Nursing
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- How often do registered nurses renew their license in Texas?
- Biennial renewal
- How many contact hours do I need in Texas?
- 20 contact hours per renewal. 20 contact hours of CNE in the nurse's practice area per 2-year cycle, OR an approved national certification in lieu of hours. Separately: 2 CE hrs Nursing Jurisprudence & Ethics every 3rd renewal; human-trafficking-prevention every renewal (direct care); 2 hrs geriatrics every renewal (if serving older adults). The one-time Nursing Jurisprudence Exam is at initial licensure only, not a CE-hour requirement.
- Where do I renew my Registered Nurse license in Texas?
- Through Texas Board of Nursing. 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.