Texas Engineer Continuing Education Requirements
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).
Requirements differ by license class — 30 hours for 2 classes · 15 hours for 2 classes.
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Requirements at a glance
What Texas requires of engineers
Set by Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (TBPELS)
- CE hours required
- 15 hours
- per renewal year
- Renewal cycle
- Every year
- License classes
- 2 requirement levels
- Exam to renew
- Not required
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Texas engineers renew by license class
Texas sets different hour requirements for different licenses. Pick the course built for yours.
- 2 license classes
30 hours
of board-approved CE every year
- PE Biennial CE — Steady-State Standard (fully phased in by 2028/2029 per SB 681 cohort schedule)
- Professional Engineer
Course for these classes is in board review.
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15 hours
of board-approved CE every year
- PE Annual CE — Current Standard (through transition cohort, expires by ~Dec 2026 or bridge renewals through July 2028)
- Professional Engineer
Course for these classes is in board review.
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Required subject matter
Topics Texas engineers must cover
Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (TBPELS) requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.
Ethicsmin. 2 hours
General Professional Development (Elective)min. 28 hours
How renewal works
From course to renewed license in Texas
- Step 1
Pick the course for your license class
Each course above is planned to the 15 hours and topics Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (TBPELS) requires.
- Step 2
Complete it online, at your pace
Timed lessons and checkpoints record your seat time so the hours hold up to an audit.
- Step 3
Download your certificate instantly
Your certificate lists the approved hours and completion date the moment you pass.
- Step 4
Renew with the board
Keep your certificate — the board verifies completion on renewal or audit. Then renew every year.
Renewing soon? Read the step-by-step guide: How to renew your Texas engineer license.
Questions Texas engineers ask
Frequently asked questions
- 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.
Official Texas engineers licensing resources
- Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (TBPELS)
The Texas board that licenses engineers and sets the CE rule.
- The rule this page is based on
Primary source for the hours, cycle and topics listed above.
Requirements on this page come from Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (TBPELS)’s published rules and were last verified on September 3, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.
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