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How to Renew Your Texas Land Surveyor License

Texas land surveyors must complete 12 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 10, 2026.

CE hours
12 hours
Renewal cycle
Every year
Next deadline
December 31, 2026
Exam to renew
Not required

Who has to renew

This guide covers Texas land surveyors holding a license in one of these classes: Surveyor in Training (SIT), Registered Professional Land Surveyor (RPLS), LSLS Annual CE (Licensed State Land Surveyor — annual renewal through Dec 31). Requirements are set by Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (TBPELS). Hours differ by class — 32 hours for Surveyor in Training (SIT); 12 hours for Registered Professional Land Surveyor (RPLS), LSLS Annual CE (Licensed State Land Surveyor — annual renewal through Dec 31).

When to renew

Texas land surveyors licenses renew every year, on a fixed statewide date — every licensee renews on the same day. The next renewal deadline is December 31, 2026. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (22 TAC §138.7(d) ('Licenses and registrations will expire on December 31.'))

The continuing education Texas requires

Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (TBPELS) requires 12 hours of approved continuing education every year. The hours must cover these topics:

  • ethics — at least 3 hours
  • General Surveying / Technical / Managerial / Educational — at least 9 hours

How to renew, step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm your license class and renewal date

    Texas sets land surveyors requirements by license class (Surveyor in Training (SIT), Registered Professional Land Surveyor (RPLS), LSLS Annual CE (Licensed State Land Surveyor — annual renewal through Dec 31)). Check the class printed on your license, then note your renewal date — renewals run a fixed statewide date — every licensee renews on the same day; the next fixed deadline is December 31, 2026.

  2. 2

    Complete 12 hours of board-approved continuing education

    Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (TBPELS) requires 12 hours every year, including ethics, General Surveying / Technical / Managerial / Educational. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

    See the Texas land surveyors 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 of completion and present it to the board if asked.

  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 land surveyor renewal FAQ

How many continuing education hours do Texas land surveyors need?
Texas land surveyors must complete 12 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: 32 hours for Surveyor in Training (SIT); 12 hours for Registered Professional Land Surveyor (RPLS), LSLS Annual CE (Licensed State Land Surveyor — annual renewal through Dec 31).
What topics are required for Texas land surveyors continuing education?
Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (TBPELS) requires coverage of: ethics (3 hours); General Surveying / Technical / Managerial / Educational (9 hours).
Can Texas land surveyors 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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