Texas Psychologist CE

• Texas Psychologist Standard Renewal Requirements: Licensed psychologists in Texas must renew their licenses every two years by their birth month, completing 40 hours of continuing education within each renewal period. Required coursework includes 3 hours of ethics, 3 hours of cultural diversity, and for ABA licensees, 3 hours of applied behavior analysis. The board accepts graduate courses, teaching, publishing, and conference presentations as CE activities within specified hour limits. Psychologists receive renewal notifications 90 days prior and enjoy a 60-day grace period with late fees before a license becomes delinquent https://bhec.texas.gov/texas-state-board-of-examiners-of-psychologists/renewing-a-psychology-license/ .

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• Jurisprudence / state law exam: Jurisprudence exam required once; no retake frequency details found.

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• Mandatory topics (details): Includes 3 hours in ethics covering professional conduct and patient confidentiality, 3 hours in cultural diversity focusing on cross-cultural assessment and communication, and for ABA licensees, 3 hours in applied behavior analysis.

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• Provider/course approvals: CE must come from approved providers such as APA, regional psychological associations, accredited colleges, or state agencies.

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• Documentation & audit: CE documentation must be retained for 5 years, including certificates, syllabi, publications, verification letters, and detailed logs. Random audits are conducted with 30-day response requirements.

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• Renewal logistics: Renewal fees are $212 plus $20 processing fee; a 60-day grace period applies with late fees; license becomes delinquent thereafter requiring reapplication and possible re-exam.