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How to Renew Your Texas Landscape Architect License

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

Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners (TBAE) rule on September 10, 2026.

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 landscape architects holding a license in one of these classes: Landscape Architect, Texas Landscape Architect Annual CE (CEPH). Requirements are set by Texas Board of Architectural Examiners (TBAE).

When to renew

Texas landscape architects licenses renew every year, on the schedule your board assigns to your license. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (22 TAC § 3.65(b) — each Landscape Architect renews prior to his/her own 'specified annual expiration date')

The continuing education Texas requires

Texas Board of Architectural Examiners (TBAE) requires 12 hours of approved continuing education every year. The hours must cover these topics:

  • Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) — All Hours — at least 12 hours
  • Barrier-Free Design — at least 1 hour
  • Sustainable / Energy-Efficient Design — at least 1 hour

How to renew, step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm your license class and renewal date

    Texas sets landscape architects requirements by license class (Landscape Architect, Texas Landscape Architect Annual CE (CEPH)). 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 (TBAE) requires 12 hours every year, including Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) — All Hours, Barrier-Free Design, Sustainable / Energy-Efficient Design. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

    See the Texas landscape 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 (TBAE)

    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 (TBAE)

Texas landscape architect renewal FAQ

How many continuing education hours do Texas landscape architects need?
Texas landscape architects must complete 12 hours of board-approved continuing education every year, as set by Texas Board of Architectural Examiners (TBAE).
Which license classes does the Texas landscape architects CE requirement apply to?
The 12 hours requirement applies to: Landscape Architect, Texas Landscape Architect Annual CE (CEPH).
What topics are required for Texas landscape architects continuing education?
Texas Board of Architectural Examiners (TBAE) requires coverage of: Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) — All Hours (12 hours); Barrier-Free Design (1 hour); Sustainable / Energy-Efficient Design (1 hour).
Can Texas landscape 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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