Licensed Psychologist CE Requirements in Texas

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

40CE hours / cycle

2 yrrenewal cycle

0 hlive / interactive required

6 hethics required

Full Texas Licensed Psychologist requirements

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Licensed Psychologist

40hours / 2-year renewal cycle

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

Mandated topics

Ethics — 6 h
Cultural Diversity / Competency — 6 h
Human Trafficking Prevention — 1 hApproved human-trafficking prevention training required each renewal (Occ. Code Ch. 116); a maximum of 1 hour of professional-development credit may be claimed toward the 40.

Home study: No cap on formal home-study/async CE from qualifying provider categories. Only informal, uncertified self-study (e.g., reading articles with no completion certificate) is excluded from counting. At least 50% of hours must come from defined qualifying provider categories.

Board notes: Administered by BHEC / Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists. The Council no longer pre-approves courses or providers; at least 50% of the 40 hours must come from defined provider categories (associations, accredited institutions, government entities, hospitals, etc.). Up to 10 unused hours may carry forward to the next renewal period. Retain documentation 3 years. Rule: 22 TAC 463.35.

bhec.texas.gov ↗law.cornell.edu ↗statutes.capitol.texas.gov ↗

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Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours does a Licensed Psychologist need in Texas?

A Licensed Psychologist must complete 40 CE / continuing-education hours every 2 years in Texas. That total includes 6 hours of ethics.

Are there required CE topics for Licensed Psychologist in Texas?

Yes. Texas requires the following CE topics for Licensed Psychologist: Ethics (6 h); Cultural Diversity / Competency (6 h); Human Trafficking Prevention (1 h).

Can Licensed Psychologist CE be completed online in Texas?

Generally yes — Texas does not require live or interactive hours for Licensed Psychologist, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: No cap on formal home-study/async CE from qualifying provider categories. Only informal, uncertified self-study (e.g., reading articles with no completion certificate) is excluded from counting. At least 50% of hours must come from defined qualifying provider categories..

What else should Licensed Psychologist renewals know in Texas?

Administered by BHEC / Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists. The Council no longer pre-approves courses or providers; at least 50% of the 40 hours must come from defined provider categories (associations, accredited institutions, government entities, hospitals, etc.). Up to 10 unused hours may carry forward to the next renewal period. Retain documentation 3 years. Rule: 22 TAC 463.35.

Other Texas licenses

LCSW in Texas30 CE hours every 2 years LPC in Texas24 CE hours every 2 years LMFT in Texas30 CE hours every 2 years BCBA in Texas32 CE hours every 2 years

Licensed Psychologist 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.