Texas License Renewal for LPCs, LMFTs, LCSWs, and Psychologists
By the Open My Practice team · Updated November 8, 2026 · 6 min read
Texas counselors, marriage and family therapists, social workers, and psychologists are all licensed through boards under the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC). Renewal isn't complicated, but it has several pieces with their own rules, and a missed deadline is expensive.
When you renew
- Licenses renew every two years.
- You can renew online once you're within 60 days of your expiration date.
- BHEC sends a reminder at least 30 days before your renewal date to your address of record, so keep your contact information current.
- Renewing after your expiration date means late fees. A license that stays delinquent for more than a year expires and can no longer be renewed.
What every licensee needs at renewal
- The continuing education hours your board requires, reported through CE Broker, BHEC's official CE system
- A human trafficking prevention course approved by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission
- Updated workforce information about your training and practice
Requirements by license type
- LPC: 24 CE hours, including 6 in ethics and 3 in cultural diversity or competency. You must pass the Texas jurisprudence exam each renewal period. LPC-Supervisors need 6 hours in supervision.
- LMFT: 30 CE hours, including 6 in ethics and 3 in cultural diversity or competency. LMFTs who provide telehealth need 2 hours in technology-assisted services. Supervisors need 6 supervision hours and must pass the jurisprudence exam.
- LCSW: 30 CE hours, including 6 in ethics and 3 in cultural diversity or competency. Supervisors need 6 supervision hours.
- Licensed Psychologist: 40 hours of professional development, including 6 in ethics and 6 in cultural diversity or competency.
Additional rules apply to where your hours come from and what counts. LPCs and psychologists, for example, must earn at least half of their hours from specific provider types. Always check your board's current rules before you renew.
How we handle this for you
- Pulls your license status and expiration date from BHEC's records and keeps them current
- Shows exactly what your license type requires this renewal period
- Counts down to your renewal window so you're never caught late
- Tracks your CE hours, special topics, and certificates in one place
Frequently asked questions
How early can I renew my Texas counseling or psychology license?
BHEC lets you renew online once your license is within 60 days of its expiration date.
What happens if I miss my Texas license renewal deadline?
You'll owe late renewal fees. If your license stays delinquent for more than one year, it expires and can't be renewed.
Do I need human trafficking training to renew in Texas?
Yes. All BHEC licensees must complete a human trafficking prevention course approved by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.
This guide is general information, not legal, tax, or financial advice. Rules change, so confirm requirements with the relevant agency or a qualified professional before acting.