Verified May 2026
Continuing Education

Texas · Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

20 contact hours every 2 years · 5 mandatory topics.

Requirements Overview

At a glance

Total Hours
20 contact hours
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Renewal Basis
Not specified

20 CE hours + 5h pharmacotherapeutics (if prescriptive authority) every 2 years.

First Renewal

2 hours forensic evidence collection required for initial licensure in emergency room settings

Mandatory Topics

Required subject areas

Required subject areas for license renewal.

Forensic evidence collection (emergency room)

Initial licensure only

2h
Occasional

Older adults and geriatric populations

For APRNs working with this population

2h
Every cycle

Nursing jurisprudence and nursing ethics

Before end of every third two-year licensing period

2h
Occasional

Human trafficking prevention

Nurse.com cannot be used to fulfill this requirement

2h
Every cycle

Pharmacology (controlled substances focus)

If APRN has prescriptive authority; 3+ hours on prescribing controlled substances

5h
Every cycle
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