LCSW CE Requirements in Texas
This page summarizes the current CE requirements for the LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) license in Texas — renewal model, mandated topics, live/interactive rules, and home-study limits — with links to the official regulator.
LCSW
- Ethics — 6 h
- Cultural Competency / Distinct Population Competency — 3 hdesigned to ensure competency when providing services to a distinct population
- Supervision — 6 honly required to maintain board-approved supervisor status; counts toward the 30 total
- Human Trafficking Prevention — 1 hHHSC-approved course required as a renewal condition under Occ. Code Ch. 116 (HB 2059) for licensees providing direct patient care; typically counts as ~1 CE hour. Not itemized on the BHEC CE page.
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How many CE hours does an LCSW need in Texas?
An LCSW must complete 30 CE / continuing-education hours every 2 years in Texas. That total includes 6 hours of ethics.
Are there required CE topics for LCSW in Texas?
Yes. Texas requires the following CE topics for LCSW: Ethics (6 h); Cultural Competency / Distinct Population Competency (3 h); Supervision (6 h); Human Trafficking Prevention (1 h).
Can LCSW CE be completed online in Texas?
Generally yes — Texas does not require live or interactive hours for LCSW, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: No explicit cap on home/self-study, but effective Jan 1, 2024 at least half (15 of 30 hours) must be obtained from a provider listed in 22 TAC 781.501 (listed providers may deliver online/async, so this is a provider-type rule, not a live-hours rule)..
What else should LCSW renewals know in Texas?
Applies to LBSW, LMSW and LCSW (same 30-hour rule). Renews biennially by last day of birth month; self-report with attestation, retain proof for the audit period. Administered by the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC) / Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners. CE requirements in 22 TAC 781.216; approved-provider list in 22 TAC 781.501.