Texas RN license renewal requirements
What Texas Board of Nursing, Board Rule 216.3 requires registered nurses to complete for license renewal — total hours, the topics that are specifically mandated, and how often each one comes due.
Renewal at a glance
How to renew your Texas RN license
- Confirm your renewal date
Check the expiration date on your Texas RN license and begin before the board deadline.
- Complete the required education
Complete 20 contact hours every 2 years, including any mandated subjects listed below.
- Keep your completion records
Save course certificates and supporting documents in case the board requests proof or selects your renewal for audit.
- Renew through the official board
Submit your renewal through Texas Board of Nursing, Board Rule 216.3 and confirm that your renewed license is active.
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Mandated topics
The full breakdown is free with an account
Texas mandates 5 specific subjects. A free account shows which subjects they are, the hours earmarked for each, and how often each comes due — including the ones due only every second or third renewal, which are exactly what gets missed.
Quick answers
Texas RN renewal questions
How many CE hours are required for Texas RN renewal?
Texas requires 20 contact hours every 2 years for this license.
How often does a Texas RN license renew?
The published renewal cycle is 2 years. Confirm your individual expiration date with Texas Board of Nursing, Board Rule 216.3.
Where should I verify the requirements before renewing?
Use the official source from Texas Board of Nursing, Board Rule 216.3. A free Currendo account shows the exact source link and the date these figures were last checked, below.
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