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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

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/asynchronous CE from qualifying provider categories, and at least 50% of the 40 hours must come from those defined provider categories. Informal 'self-study' (activities with no CE provider - per BHEC, 'If you get a certificate at the completion of the endeavor, it's NOT self-study') IS countable but is capped at 1 hour per renewal period under 22 TAC 463.35.

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. Beyond the 1-hour self-study cap, 463.35 allows up to 5 hours each for presenting at a professional event, publishing an article or book, and teaching or taking a graduate course; 1 hour for passing the jurisprudence exam (ethics); 1 hour for the required human-trafficking prevention training; and up to 20 hours for supervising rural mental-health providers.

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/asynchronous CE from qualifying provider categories, and at least 50% of the 40 hours must come from those defined provider categories. Informal 'self-study' (activities with no CE provider - per BHEC, 'If you get a certificate at the completion of the endeavor, it's NOT self-study') IS countable but is capped at 1 hour per renewal period under 22 TAC 463.35..

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. Beyond the 1-hour self-study cap, 463.35 allows up to 5 hours each for presenting at a professional event, publishing an article or book, and teaching or taking a graduate course; 1 hour for passing the jurisprudence exam (ethics); 1 hour for the required human-trafficking prevention training; and up to 20 hours for supervising rural mental-health providers.

Other Texas licenses
LCSW in Texas30 CE hours every 2 yearsLPC in Texas24 CE hours every 2 yearsLMFT in Texas30 CE hours every 2 yearsBCBA in Texas32 CE hours every 2 years
Licensed Psychologist CE requirements in other states
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Updated August 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.