Texas Insurance Agent Continuing Education Requirements

• 24 hours

  of board-approved CE every 2 years

  4 license classes
  • General Lines - Life, Accident, Health, and HMO (LAH)
  • Personal Lines Property and Casualty Agent
  • Adjusters and Public Adjusters
  • Major Lines Agent/Adjuster — Standard Biennial CE (General Lines L&H, P&C, MGA, Adjusters)

  Course for these classes is in board review.

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• 10 hours

  of board-approved CE every 2 years

  4 license classes
  • County Mutual
  • Life Insurance Under $25,000
  • Limited Lines Agent
  • Other / Limited-Lines Agent — Standard Biennial CE (Limited Lines, County Mutual)

  Course for these classes is in board review.

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• 8 hours

  of board-approved CE every 2 years

  1 license class
  • Annuity Sellers — Ongoing Annuity CE (after initial certification)

  Course for this class is in board review.

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• 4 hours

  of board-approved CE every 2 years

  1 license class
  • Long-Term Care Sellers — Ongoing LTC CE (each renewal after initial certification)

  Course for this class is in board review.

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How renewal works

From course to renewed license in Texas

1. Step 1

   Pick the course for your license class

   Each course above is planned to the 24 hours and topics Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) requires.

2. Step 2

   Complete it online, at your pace

   Timed lessons and checkpoints record your seat time so the hours hold up to an audit.

3. Step 3

   Download your certificate instantly

   Your certificate lists the approved hours and completion date the moment you pass.

4. Step 4

   Renew with the board

   We report your completion through the board's portal within 30 days. Then renew every 2 years through the board.

Questions Texas insurance agents ask

Frequently asked questions

How many continuing education hours do Texas insurance agents need?

Texas insurance agents must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Texas Department of Insurance (TDI).

Which license types have different CE requirements in Texas?

Requirements differ by license class in Texas: 24 hours for General Lines - Life, Accident, Health, and HMO (LAH), Personal Lines Property and Casualty Agent, Adjusters and Public Adjusters, Major Lines Agent/Adjuster — Standard Biennial CE (General Lines L&H, P&C, MGA, Adjusters); 10 hours for County Mutual, Life Insurance Under $25,000, Limited Lines Agent, Other / Limited-Lines Agent — Standard Biennial CE (Limited Lines, County Mutual); 8 hours for Annuity Sellers — Ongoing Annuity CE (after initial certification); 4 hours for Long-Term Care Sellers — Ongoing LTC CE (each renewal after initial certification).

What topics are required for Texas insurance agents continuing education?

Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) requires coverage of: Ethics (3 hours); General Insurance (Elective) (12 hours); Self-Study (cap — not a separate subject); Annuity Best Interest / Suitability — Ongoing (8 hours); Long-Term Care Insurance — Ongoing Renewal Training (4 hours).

How are completed CE hours reported to Texas Department of Insurance (TDI)?

Completed hours are reported through the board's online portal within 30 days of completion. You also receive a certificate of completion for your records.

Can Texas insurance agents complete continuing education online?

Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Texas requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.