Texas LPN CE Courses (2026)

To renew your LPN license in Texas you need to satisfy the Texas Board of Nursing's continuing education (CE) requirement — about 20 hours per 2-year cycle. Below is what the board requires and a comparison of course providers that offer qualifying CE. This is an unofficial guide — confirm any course is board-approved before you buy.

What Texas requires for LPN renewal

CE hours required20 hours per cycle
Renewal cycle24 months
Governing bodyTexas Board of Nursing

Per Board Rule 216.3, each renewal an LVN must demonstrate continuing competency by either completing 20 contact hours of continuing nursing education (CNE) in the nurse's area of practice within the 2-year licensing period, OR achieving/maintaining/renewing a Board-approved national nursing certification in the area of practice. In addition, all nurses (LVN, RN, APRN) must satisfy applicable targeted CE requirements, and must complete the Nursing Jurisprudence and Nursing Ethics CNE requirement using traditional CNE contact hours (this requirement cannot be met by certification) per Rule 216.3(g). Targeted CE topics that may apply by practice area include forensic evidence collection and older adult/geriatric care. There is no separate practice-hours pathway; the two options are 20 CNE hours or national certification. Hours must be earned within the 2-year period preceding renewal and cannot be carried over.

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Texas LPN CE course providers

Heads-up: These are independent, third-party CE providers — we are not affiliated with them and don't guarantee approval. Always confirm a course is accepted by the Texas Board of Nursing before purchasing.

Texas LPN CE courses: frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do I need to renew my LPN license in Texas?

Texas requires about 20 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. Per Board Rule 216.3, each renewal an LVN must demonstrate continuing competency by either completing 20 contact hours of continuing nursing education (CNE) in the nurse's area of practice within the 2-year licensing period, OR achieving/maintaining/renewing a Board-approved national nursing certification in the area of practice. In addition, all nurses (LVN, RN, APRN) must satisfy applicable targeted CE requirements, and must complete the Nursing Jurisprudence and Nursing Ethics CNE requirement using traditional CNE contact hours (this requirement cannot be met by certification) per Rule 216.3(g). Targeted CE topics that may apply by practice area include forensic evidence collection and older adult/geriatric care. There is no separate practice-hours pathway; the two options are 20 CNE hours or national certification. Hours must be earned within the 2-year period preceding renewal and cannot be carried over.

Do online LPN CE courses count in Texas?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Texas Board of Nursing. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my Texas LPN CE?

Texas generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the Texas Board of Nursing.

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Texas Board of Nursing. Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

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