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Texas · Engineers · 2026 renewal guide

How to Renew Your Texas Engineer License

Texas engineers must complete 15 hours of board-approved continuing education every year, as required by Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (TBPELS).

Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (TBPELS) rule on September 3, 2026.

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

Who has to renew

This guide covers Texas engineers holding a license in one of these classes: PE Biennial CE — Steady-State Standard (fully phased in by 2028/2029 per SB 681 cohort schedule), Professional Engineer, PE Annual CE — Current Standard (through transition cohort, expires by ~Dec 2026 or bridge renewals through July 2028). Requirements are set by Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (TBPELS). Hours differ by class — 30 hours for PE Biennial CE — Steady-State Standard (fully phased in by 2028/2029 per SB 681 cohort schedule), Professional Engineer; 15 hours for PE Annual CE — Current Standard (through transition cohort, expires by ~Dec 2026 or bridge renewals through July 2028), Professional Engineer.

When to renew

Texas engineers licenses renew every year, on the schedule your board assigns to your license. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (We are changing renewal dates such that all licenses or registrations will expire at the end of either January or July.)

The continuing education Texas requires

Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (TBPELS) requires 15 hours of approved continuing education every year. The hours must cover these topics:

  • Ethics — at least 2 hours
  • General Professional Development (Elective) — at least 28 hours

How to renew, step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm your license class and renewal date

    Texas sets engineers requirements by license class (PE Biennial CE — Steady-State Standard (fully phased in by 2028/2029 per SB 681 cohort schedule), Professional Engineer, PE Annual CE — Current Standard (through transition cohort, expires by ~Dec 2026 or bridge renewals through July 2028)). 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 15 hours of board-approved continuing education

    Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (TBPELS) requires 15 hours every year, including Ethics, General Professional Development (Elective). Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

    See the Texas engineers 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 Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (TBPELS)

    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 Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (TBPELS)

Texas engineer renewal FAQ

How many continuing education hours do Texas engineers need?
Texas engineers must complete 15 hours of board-approved continuing education every year, as set by Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (TBPELS).
Which license types have different CE requirements in Texas?
Requirements differ by license class in Texas: 30 hours for PE Biennial CE — Steady-State Standard (fully phased in by 2028/2029 per SB 681 cohort schedule), Professional Engineer; 15 hours for PE Annual CE — Current Standard (through transition cohort, expires by ~Dec 2026 or bridge renewals through July 2028), Professional Engineer.
What topics are required for Texas engineers continuing education?
Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (TBPELS) requires coverage of: Ethics (2 hours); General Professional Development (Elective) (28 hours).
Can Texas engineers 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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