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How to Renew Your Texas Pesticide Applicator License

Texas pesticide applicators must complete 5 hours of board-approved continuing education every year, as required by Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) - Agriculture and Consumer Protection, agricultural pesticide applicator program.

Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) - Agriculture and Consumer Protection, agricultural pesticide applicator program rule on October 6, 2026.

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

Who has to renew

This guide covers Texas pesticide applicators holding a license in one of these classes: Private applicator (licensed private + certified private), Structural technician, Agricultural commercial / noncommercial applicator (incl. noncommercial political), Structural certified applicator (commercial / noncommercial). Requirements are set by Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) - Agriculture and Consumer Protection, agricultural pesticide applicator program. Hours differ by class — 15 hours for Private applicator (licensed private + certified private); 8 hours for Structural technician; 5 hours for Agricultural commercial / noncommercial applicator (incl. noncommercial political); 3 hours for Structural certified applicator (commercial / noncommercial).

When to renew

Texas pesticide applicators 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 Department of Agriculture (TDA) - Agriculture and Consumer Protection, agricultural pesticide applicator program requires 5 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 pesticide applicators requirements by license class (Private applicator (licensed private + certified private), Structural technician, Agricultural commercial / noncommercial applicator (incl. noncommercial political), Structural certified applicator (commercial / noncommercial)). 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 5 hours of board-approved continuing education

    Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) - Agriculture and Consumer Protection, agricultural pesticide applicator program requires 5 hours every year. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

    See the Texas pesticide applicators 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 Department of Agriculture (TDA) - Agriculture and Consumer Protection, agricultural pesticide applicator program

    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 Department of Agriculture (TDA) - Agriculture and Consumer Protection, agricultural pesticide applicator program

Texas pesticide applicator renewal FAQ

How many continuing education hours do Texas pesticide applicators need?
Texas pesticide applicators must complete 5 hours of board-approved continuing education every year, as set by Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) - Agriculture and Consumer Protection, agricultural pesticide applicator program.
Which license types have different CE requirements in Texas?
Requirements differ by license class in Texas: 15 hours for Private applicator (licensed private + certified private); 8 hours for Structural technician; 5 hours for Agricultural commercial / noncommercial applicator (incl. noncommercial political); 3 hours for Structural certified applicator (commercial / noncommercial).
Can Texas pesticide applicators 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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