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How to Renew Your Texas Architect License

Texas architects must complete 12 hours of board-approved continuing education every year, as required by Texas Board of Architectural Examiners.

Written by the TradesCE compliance team.

CE hours
12 hours
Renewal cycle
Every year
Next deadline
Per license
Exam to renew
Not required

Who has to renew

This guide covers Texas architects holding a Architect license. Requirements are set by Texas Board of Architectural Examiners.

When to renew

Texas architects licenses renew every year, on the schedule your board assigns to your license. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal.

The continuing education Texas requires

Texas Board of Architectural Examiners requires 12 hours of approved continuing education every year. The board does not mandate specific topics beyond the approved-course requirement.

How to renew, step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm your license class and renewal date

    Texas sets architects requirements by license class (Architect). Check the class printed on your license, then note your renewal date — renewals run the schedule your board assigns to your license.

  2. 2

    Complete 12 hours of board-approved continuing education

    Texas Board of Architectural Examiners requires 12 hours every year. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

    See the Texas architects course
  3. 3

    Save your certificate of completion

    Download the certificate the moment you finish and keep it with your license records.

  4. 4

    Make sure your hours reach the board

    In Texas, you keep your certificate and attest to completion when you renew; the board may audit.

  5. 5

    Renew with Texas Board of Architectural Examiners

    Submit your renewal and pay the renewal fee before the deadline. A late renewal usually means a late fee, and a lapsed license can mean re-applying from scratch.

    Go to Texas Board of Architectural Examiners

Texas architect renewal FAQ

How many continuing education hours do Texas architects need?
Texas architects must complete 12 hours of board-approved continuing education every year, as set by Texas Board of Architectural Examiners.
Which license classes does the Texas architects CE requirement apply to?
The 12 hours requirement applies to: Architect.
Can Texas architects complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Texas requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

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