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Texas Accounting (CPA) CE Requirements
Texas CPAs need 120 hours of continuing education every 3 years. 1 state-mandated topic may apply, depending on the license and practice.
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Texas accounting (cpa) license renewal
| Licenses covered | Certified Public Accountant (CPA) [1] |
|---|---|
| CE required for renewal | Yes [1] |
| Hours per CE period | 120 hours [1] |
| CE period | Every 3 years [1] |
| Renewal and reporting | CPAs must complete 120 hours of CPE every three years, with no carryover of unused credits. [1] |
| State-mandated topics | Texas-specific ethics [1] |
This summary covers the licenses listed above. The topics below are selected verified requirements; consult the board’s full rules for all subjects and conditions.
State-mandated topics
- Texas-specific ethics — 4 hours [1]
Every licensee must complete a 4-credit ethics course approved by the Board pursuant to Board Rule 523 every two years.
Rules change, and your own license record decides your deadline. Confirm with the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy ↗ before you renew.
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License Renewal Covers: Texas State Board of Public Accountancy.Renewal at a glance
| Credential | CPA / accounting firm |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | Annual license renewal with 120 CPE hours every three years. [source] |
| Verified fees | A current fee has not been confirmed in this guide. Check the board’s fee schedule before paying. |
| Renewal application | License Renewal |
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Source review dates · 3 sources
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- Boards of Accountancy - NASBA Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- Texas State Board of Public Accountancy ⋆ CPA Licensing in Texas Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- License Renewal ⋆ Texas State Board of Public Accountancy Retrieved Oct 28, 2026
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Texas accounting (cpa) CE, answered
How many CE hours do Texas CPAs need?
Texas CPAs need 120 hours of continuing education every 3 years. 1 state-mandated topic may apply, depending on the license and practice. CPAs must complete 120 hours of CPE every three years, with no carryover of unused credits.
Does Texas require specific CE topics for CPAs?
Texas-specific ethics (4 hours): Every licensee must complete a 4-credit ethics course approved by the Board pursuant to Board Rule 523 every two years.
Do free online CE courses count in Texas?
The board pages we checked do not say which providers are accepted. Confirm with the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy.
Sources & verification
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- License Renewal ⋆ Texas State Board of Public Accountancy ↗www.tsbpa.texas.gov · HTML · Retrieved Oct 28, 2026
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“Public Accountancy (TSBPA) Online Services portal.You need 120 hours of CPE every three years, including at least 4 hours of Texas-specific Ethics every two years, with no carryover of unused credits. Non-resident Texas CPAs can often meet the Ethics requirement by affirming they meet their home state’s requirements.RenewalsIndividual licensees can use the Online”
“Public Accountancy (TSBPA) Online Services portal.You need 120 hours of CPE every three years, including at least 4 hours of Texas-specific Ethics every two years, with no carryover of unused credits. Non-resident Texas CPAs can often meet the Ethics requirement by affirming they meet their home state’s requirements.RenewalsIndividual licensees can use the Online”
“Public Accountancy (TSBPA) Online Services portal.You need 120 hours of CPE every three years, including at least 4 hours of Texas-specific Ethics every two years, with no carryover of unused credits. Non-resident Texas CPAs can often meet the Ethics requirement by affirming they meet their home state’s requirements.RenewalsIndividual licensees can use the Online”
“Public Accountancy (TSBPA) Online Services portal.You need 120 hours of CPE every three years, including at least 4 hours of Texas-specific Ethics every two years, with no carryover of unused credits. Non-resident Texas CPAs can often meet the Ethics requirement by affirming they meet their home state’s requirements.RenewalsIndividual licensees can use the Online”
“Public Accountancy (TSBPA) Online Services portal.You need 120 hours of CPE every three years, including at least 4 hours of Texas-specific Ethics every two years, with no carryover of unused credits. Non-resident Texas CPAs can often meet the Ethics requirement by affirming they meet their home state’s requirements.RenewalsIndividual licensees can use the Online”
“through the mail.CPE Ethics Course RequirementsEvery licensee must complete a 4-credit ethics course approved by the Board pursuant to Board Rule 523.131. In addition, licensees must complete this 4-credit ethics course on a 2-year cycle (i.e., every other year). L0015 - Board-Approved”