Continuing Education

BCBA CE Requirements in Texas

This page summarizes the current CE requirements for the BCBA (national) / Texas Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) license in Texas — renewal model, mandated topics, live/interactive rules, and home-study limits — with links to the official regulator.

32CE hours / cycle

2 yrrenewal cycle

0 hlive / interactive required

4 hethics required

Full Texas BCBA requirements

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BCBA (national) / Texas Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA)

32hours / 2-year renewal cycle

No live / interactive hours required — all hours may be self-study

Mandated topics

Ethics — 4 hBACB standard
Supervision — 3 hBACB standard; required only for certificants who supervise trainees or provide supervision

Home study: No state cap. BACB allows recorded/online ACE CEUs broadly; no live/interactive minimum.

Board notes: Texas licenses behavior analysts (LBA) and assistant behavior analysts through the Texas Dept. of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR). TDLR sets NO independent CE hour rule: license holders must meet the CE requirements of their underlying BACB (or QABA) certification, verified via the certifying board. Operative standard is therefore the BACB baseline: 32 CEUs per 2-year cycle, including 4 ethics CEUs and (for supervisors) 3 supervision CEUs. Behavior analysts are health professions under Occ. Code Title 3 (Ch. 506), so those providing direct patient care may also be subject to the Occ. Code Ch. 116 human-trafficking training; this is not listed among the BACB CE requirements on the TDLR CE page (verify with TDLR).

tdlr.texas.gov ↗bacb.com ↗statutes.capitol.texas.gov ↗

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Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours does a BCBA need in Texas?

A BCBA must complete 32 CE / continuing-education hours every 2 years in Texas. That total includes 4 hours of ethics.

Are there required CE topics for BCBA in Texas?

Yes. Texas requires the following CE topics for BCBA: Ethics (4 h); Supervision (3 h).

Can BCBA CE be completed online in Texas?

Generally yes — Texas does not require live or interactive hours for BCBA, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: No state cap. BACB allows recorded/online ACE CEUs broadly; no live/interactive minimum..

What else should BCBA renewals know in Texas?

Texas licenses behavior analysts (LBA) and assistant behavior analysts through the Texas Dept. of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR). TDLR sets NO independent CE hour rule: license holders must meet the CE requirements of their underlying BACB (or QABA) certification, verified via the certifying board. Operative standard is therefore the BACB baseline: 32 CEUs per 2-year cycle, including 4 ethics CEUs and (for supervisors) 3 supervision CEUs. Behavior analysts are health professions under Occ. Code Title 3 (Ch. 506), so those providing direct patient care may also be subject to the Occ. Code Ch. 116 human-trafficking training; this is not listed among the BACB CE requirements on the TDLR CE page (verify with TDLR).

Other Texas licenses

LCSW in Texas30 CE hours every 2 years LPC in Texas24 CE hours every 2 years Licensed Psychologist in Texas40 CE hours every 2 years LMFT in Texas30 CE hours every 2 years

BCBA CE requirements in other states

Updated July 2026 from official licensing-board, regulatory-college, and government sources. CE / CPD requirements change often — always confirm current rules directly with your licensing board or regulator before you renew. Informational only, not legal advice.