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Texas RN CE requirements and approved online courses
20 contact hours every 2 years for registered nurses licensed by the Texas Board of Nursing. Here is exactly what counts — and the courses that satisfy it.
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- Accepted online CE
Texas RN requirements at a glance
- Total contact hours
- 20 hours
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- Pharmacology
- Counts toward total
- Reporting
- Self-report
| Mandatory topic | Hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Jurisprudence & Ethics | 2 hours | Every third renewal |
| Human Trafficking Prevention | one-time | — |
| Older Adult / Geriatric Care (if applicable) | as-required | — |
- Forensic evidence collection and pediatric/geriatric focus areas apply to some practice settings.
Source: Placeholder citation: 22 TAC §216.3 (admin-managed field). · last verified 2026-06-22. Texas Board of Nursing
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Courses for Texas registered nurses
A prescriber-focused pharmacology refresher covering new agents, high-alert medications, interactions and safe titration.
Recognize trafficking indicators, respond safely and connect patients with resources — meets one-time state mandates.
Scope of practice, delegation, documentation and ethical decision frameworks for everyday clinical dilemmas.
Texas RN CE questions
- How many CE hours does a RN need in Texas?
- 20 contact hours every 2 years. Texas RN CE requirement: 20 contact hours in the licensee's practice area every 2 years, with nursing jurisprudence and ethics every third renewal and one-time human trafficking prevention training.
- Is online CE accepted for RN renewal in Texas?
- Yes. Texas accepts continuing education completed online from an approved provider. Our courses are self-paced, mobile-first and issue a certificate the moment you pass the post-test.
- How is CE reported in Texas?
- Learner self-attestation; audit on request Keep your certificates — we also give you an audit-ready export to self-report.
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