Texas Teacher CE Requirements
What Texas requires to renew your Teacher license, with links to the official source.
Hours required
150
Renewal cycle
Every 5 years
Deadline
Last day of your birth month
Requirements
All 150 hours may be any CE accepted by the board.
Important Information
Teachers in Texas need to complete a total of 150 hours of continuing education every five years, and all of them may be any CE accepted by the board.
Your renewal period runs five years and ends on the last day of your birth month — not your birthday itself. Complete all required hours before that date.
Official Source
Requirements often change — always consult the official website to confirm your requirements.
- Source: Standard Certificate Renewal and Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Information (tea.texas.gov)
- Source: 19 Tex. Admin. Code § 232.5 (law.cornell.edu)
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