Texas Psychology Continuing Education Requirements
What Texas requires for continuing education (2026), in plain English. Keep Licensed tracks every one of these requirements automatically as you add your CE.
Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA)
A Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA) renewal requires 40 hours of continuing education every 2 years.
Required hours
- At least 6 hours must be in ethics.
- At least 6 hours must be in cultural_competency.
- At least 1 hours must be in human_trafficking.
What's capped
- No more than 5 hours may come from presentation.
- No more than 5 hours may come from publication.
- No more than 20 hours may come from mentoring_given.
- No more than 5 hours may come from instruction.
Official source: the Texas board
Licensed Psychologist
A Licensed Psychologist renewal requires 40 hours of continuing education every 2 years.
Required hours
- At least 6 hours must be in ethics.
- At least 6 hours must be in cultural_competency.
- At least 1 hours must be in human_trafficking.
What's capped
- No more than 5 hours may come from presentation.
- No more than 5 hours may come from publication.
- No more than 20 hours may come from mentoring_given.
- No more than 5 hours may come from instruction.
Official source: the Texas board
Licensed Psychologist with Provisional Status
What's capped
- No more than 20 hours may come from mentoring_given.
- No more than 5 hours may come from presentation.
- No more than 5 hours may come from instruction.
- No more than 5 hours may come from publication.
Official source: the Texas board
Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (School Psychologist, SP)
A Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (School Psychologist, SP) renewal requires 40 hours of continuing education every 2 years.
Required hours
- At least 6 hours must be in ethics.
- At least 6 hours must be in cultural_competency.
- At least 1 hours must be in human_trafficking.
What's capped
- No more than 5 hours may come from presentation.
- No more than 5 hours may come from publication.
- No more than 20 hours may come from mentoring_given.
- No more than 5 hours may come from instruction.
Official source: the Texas board
Note: your renewal cycle starts on your license issue date, so a partial first cycle is prorated. Keep Licensed handles that for you.
This page is for general information and is not legal or compliance advice. Requirements change; always confirm the current rules with your licensing board or credentialing body before you renew.
Frequently asked questions
- How many continuing education hours does a Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA) need to renew?
- A Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA) renewal requires 40 hours of continuing education every 2 years. At least 6 hours must be in ethics.
- How many continuing education hours does a Licensed Psychologist need to renew?
- A Licensed Psychologist renewal requires 40 hours of continuing education every 2 years. At least 6 hours must be in ethics.
- How many continuing education hours does a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (School Psychologist, SP) need to renew?
- A Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (School Psychologist, SP) renewal requires 40 hours of continuing education every 2 years. At least 6 hours must be in ethics.
- Does Keep Licensed track Texas Psychology continuing education automatically?
- Yes. Add your license, forward or upload your CE certificates, and Keep Licensed reads each one and matches it to these requirements, so you always know whether you are covered for your next renewal.
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