Texas PE License Renewal: CE hours, deadlines, and portal.

Texas Professional Engineer (PE) licenses renew annually. Texas requires 15 PDH per year (about 15 per year). Of the 15 hours, 1 must be in professional ethics. Up to 14 excess PDH may carry over to the next cycle. The approximate renewal fee is $70 per cycle. Online renewal is available through the state board portal. Renew quarterly: March 31, June 30, September 30, or December 31.

Open the Texas board portal
Renewal cycle
Annual
PDH required
15 per cycle
Ethics required
1 hour
Approximate fee
$70

CE / PDH requirements in Texas

Texas requires 15 PDH per year (about 15 hours per year). Of that total, 1 hour must be in professional ethics.

Texas allows up to 14 excess PDH to carry over to the next renewal cycle.

How to renew your Texas PE license

  1. 1
    Confirm your renewal date

    Renew quarterly: March 31, June 30, September 30, or December 31.

  2. 2
    Verify your PDH balance

    Confirm you have at least 15 PDH for this cycle, including 1 ethics hour. Save certificates as PDFs in case the board audits you.

  3. 3
    Pay the renewal fee

    About $70. Texas accepts online renewal through the board portal.

  4. 4
    Save your new pocket card

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

Practicing through a firm in Texas?

Most states require firms to hold a separate Certificate of Authorization (CoA) to offer engineering services. The CoA renews on its own cycle and has its own fee. PE License Pro tracks individual PE licenses and firm CoAs side by side.

Texas PE renewal FAQ

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

Texas PE licenses are renewed annually. Renew quarterly: March 31, June 30, September 30, or December 31.

How many PDH hours does Texas require for PE renewal?+

Texas requires 15 PDH per year, including 1 ethics hour.

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

The approximate renewal fee is $70 per cycle. Fees can change; confirm the current amount on the Texas board portal.

Where do I renew my Texas PE license?+

Texas renewals are handled by the state's licensing board. The current portal is at https://pels.texas.gov/.

Does Texas allow PDH carryover?+

Yes. Texas allows up to 14 excess PDH to carry over to the next renewal cycle.

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