Texas Physical Therapist license renewal and CE requirements
Texas physical therapists must complete 30 contact hours of continuing education every two years to renew their license with the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
Licenses renew every two years by the end of the licensee's birth month. Renewal can be submitted in the three months before expiration; the board sends a notice at least 30 days ahead, but the licensee is responsible for renewing whether or not the notice arrives.
Summary
Texas physical therapists must complete 30 contact hours of continuing education every two years to renew their license with the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners. Licenses renew every two years by the end of the licensee's birth month. Renewal can be submitted in the three months before expiration; the board sends a notice at least 30 days ahead, but the licensee is responsible for renewing whether or not the notice arrives. Texas also mandates specific subjects. Texas Jurisprudence Assessment Module (TX JAM): 2 contact hours every renewal cycle. Human trafficking prevention training: 1 contact hour every renewal cycle.
Texas Physical Therapist renewal and continuing education rules
"Not stated" means the board's pages and rules we read do not address it. We do not fill in typical values.
| Renewal cycle | Two-year (24 months) |
|---|---|
| Renewal deadline | Tied to the licensee's birth month |
| Continuing education required | Yes |
| Hours per cycle | 30 contact hours |
| Self-study or online cap | No cap stated |
| Carryover to next cycle | Not stated |
| First renewal exempt | Not stated |
| Other accepted activities | Self-study programs; Manuscript review (up to 3 per renewal, 9 CCUs); Grant proposal (up to 1 per renewal, 10 CCUs) |
Texas counts continuing competence units (CCUs); for live continuing education one contact hour equals one CCU (22 TAC 341.3). Physical therapists need 30 CCUs and physical therapist assistants need 20 CCUs per biennial renewal, all completed within the 24 months before the license expiration date. Every activity must be approved through the board's continuing competence approval program before it is submitted.
Required CE topics for Texas physical therapists
State-specific subject mandates. Where a mandate applies only to some licensees, the scope is listed.
| Topic | Hours | Frequency | Applies to | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Jurisprudence Assessment Module (TX JAM)A passing score is required for every renewal. The board's renewal form states the TX JAM counts as 2 CCUs toward the total. | 2 contact hours | Every renewal | All licensees | 22 TAC 341.1(c)(3); 22 TAC 341.2(f) |
| Human trafficking prevention trainingMust be a course approved by the executive commissioner of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, and at least one contact hour to claim CCU credit. Counts toward the 30 CCUs. | 1 contact hour | Every renewal | All licensees | 22 TAC 341.1(c)(4) |
Documentation and audit
| Proof submitted at renewal | No, attestation only |
|---|---|
| Keep records for | 4 years |
| Board audits compliance | Yes |
| Approved providers | Activities must be approved by the organization the board selects to run its continuing competence approval program (currently the Texas Physical Therapy Association's CCAP). At renewal, licensees submit a Continuing Competence Activities Summary listing each activity and its approval number; original completion documents are kept for four years after the license expiration date and produced on request. The executive council audits a random sample of licensees at least quarterly, and a licensee has 30 days to respond to an audit request. |
Common questions
- How many CE hours does a Texas PT need to renew?
- Texas physical therapists must complete 30 contact hours of continuing education every two years to renew their license with the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners. Texas counts continuing competence units (CCUs); for live continuing education one contact hour equals one CCU (22 TAC 341.3). Physical therapists need 30 CCUs and physical therapist assistants need 20 CCUs per biennial renewal, all completed within the 24 months before the license expiration date. Every activity must be approved through the board's continuing competence approval program before it is submitted.
- How often does a Texas PT license need to be renewed?
- Physical Therapist licenses in Texas renew every two years. Licenses renew every two years by the end of the licensee's birth month. Renewal can be submitted in the three months before expiration; the board sends a notice at least 30 days ahead, but the licensee is responsible for renewing whether or not the notice arrives.
- What specific CE topics are required for Texas physical therapists?
- Texas Jurisprudence Assessment Module (TX JAM): 2 contact hours every renewal cycle. Human trafficking prevention training: 1 contact hour every renewal cycle. Citations: Texas Jurisprudence Assessment Module (TX JAM) (22 TAC 341.1(c)(3); 22 TAC 341.2(f)) and human trafficking prevention training (22 TAC 341.1(c)(4)).
- Do Texas physical therapists have to submit CE certificates at renewal?
- Licensees attest to completion at renewal rather than submitting certificates, the board audits a sample of renewals and asks for documentation, and records must be kept for 4 years. Activities must be approved by the organization the board selects to run its continuing competence approval program (currently the Texas Physical Therapy Association's CCAP). At renewal, licensees submit a Continuing Competence Activities Summary listing each activity and its approval number; original completion documents are kept for four years after the license expiration date and produced on request. The executive council audits a random sample of licensees at least quarterly, and a licensee has 30 days to respond to an audit request.
Sources
Last verified September 7, 2026. Every value above was read from one of these.
- Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Rules, May 2026 (22 TAC Chapter 341, License Renewal)Statute or administrative rule, accessed September 7, 2026
- PT Continuing Competence, Texas Board of Physical Therapy ExaminersState board page, accessed September 7, 2026
- PT Active Renewal, Texas Board of Physical Therapy ExaminersState board page, accessed September 7, 2026
- PT/PTA Renewal Form and Continuing Competence Activities SummaryState board page, accessed September 7, 2026
Cycle, CCU totals, 24-month window, four-year retention, quarterly audit, jurisprudence and human trafficking requirements read directly from 22 TAC 341.1 and 341.2 in the board's May 2026 rules compilation. The 2 CCU value for the TX JAM comes from the board's renewal form (the rule says the board assigns the value). No cap on self-study CCUs and no first-renewal exemption appear in Chapter 341; category limits exist only for manuscript reviews and grant proposals (22 TAC 341.3).
Provided for general reference. Requirements change through legislative sessions and rulemaking, so confirm with the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners before relying on them for a renewal. Spot something out of date? Tell us and we will fix it.