Texas Pesticide Applicator Continuing Education Requirements
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.
Requirements differ by license 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).
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Requirements at a glance
What Texas requires of pesticide applicators
- CE hours required
- 5 hours
- per renewal year
- Renewal cycle
- Every year
- License classes
- 4 requirement levels
- Exam to renew
- Not required
Find your license class
Texas pesticide applicators renew by license class
Texas sets different hour requirements for different licenses. Pick the course built for yours.
- 1 license class
15 hours
of board-approved CE every year
- Private applicator (licensed private + certified private)
Course for this class is in board review.
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8 hours
of board-approved CE every year
- Structural technician
Course for this class is in board review.
Browse catalog - 1 license class
5 hours
of board-approved CE every year
- Agricultural commercial / noncommercial applicator (incl. noncommercial political)
Course for this class is in board review.
Browse catalog - 1 license class
3 hours
of board-approved CE every year
- Structural certified applicator (commercial / noncommercial)
Course for this class is in board review.
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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 5 hours and topics Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) - Agriculture and Consumer Protection, agricultural pesticide applicator program 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 pesticide applicator license.
Questions Texas pesticide applicators ask
Frequently asked questions
- 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.
Official Texas pesticide applicators licensing resources
- Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) - Agriculture and Consumer Protection, agricultural pesticide applicator program
The Texas board that licenses pesticide applicators 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 Department of Agriculture (TDA) - Agriculture and Consumer Protection, agricultural pesticide applicator program’s published rules and were last verified on October 6, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.
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Every pesticide applicators course is built to meet Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) - Agriculture and Consumer Protection, agricultural pesticide applicator program requirements so the credit you earn actually counts toward your renewal.
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Every course is planned to the exact hours and mandated topics the state publishes, so the credit you earn counts toward renewal.
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