Architect licensing

Texas Architect license renewal: CE hours, fees, and board.

Texas architect licenses renew annually and require 12 CE hours per year. Of that total, 12 hours must be Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW). The approximate renewal fee is $108 per cycle.

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Renewal cycle
Annual
CE required
12 / cycle
HSW hours
12 of total
Approximate fee
$108

CE and HSW requirements for architects in Texas

Texas requires 12 CE hours per year, of which 12 must be Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) hours.

Texas allows up to 12 excess CE hours to carry over to the next cycle.

12 HSW hours per year (1 barrier-free, 1 sustainable, 8 structured). Up to 12 carry over 1 year.

How to renew your Texas architect license

  1. 1
    Confirm your renewal date

    Texas architect licenses renew annually. Confirm your exact date on the board portal, deadlines and cycles can change.

  2. 2
    Verify your CE and HSW hours

    Confirm you have 12 CE hours for this cycle, including 12 HSW. Save certificates as PDFs in case the board audits you.

  3. 3
    Pay the renewal fee

    About $108. Renew through the Texas board portal and save your receipt.

  4. 4
    Save your updated license

    Once renewed, save your updated certificate. If your firm needs a copy for project files, send it the same day.

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Texas architect renewal FAQ

How often does a Texas architect license need to be renewed?+

Texas architect licenses are renewed annually.

How many CE hours does Texas require for architect renewal?+

Texas requires 12 CE hours per year, including 12 Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) hours.

How much does it cost to renew a Texas architect license?+

The approximate renewal fee is $108 per cycle. Fees change; confirm the current amount on the Texas board portal.

Does Texas require HSW hours for architects?+

Yes. Of the 12 CE hours, 12 must be Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW). PE License Pro tracks your HSW hours against this requirement automatically.

Does Texas allow architect CE carryover?+

Yes. Texas allows up to 12 excess CE hours to carry over to the next renewal cycle.

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