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Texas clinic and nursing license requirements

What Texas asks of clinics and nurses, rule by rule: what each license or card is, who needs it, how long it lasts, and the official source to check it against. Your city or county may add its own.

Last reviewed October 21, 2026

This is a summary to help you plan, not legal advice. Check the linked source before you rely on it.

Cards your people carry

Registered nurse and LVN license

Texas nurse licenses are renewed every 2 years by birth month, with 20 contact hours of continuing education.

  • Registered nurse license

    Who needs it
    Every RN.
    Issued by
    Texas Board of Nursing
    How long it lasts
    Valid for 2 years.

  • Licensed vocational nurse license

    Who needs it
    Every LVN.
    Issued by
    Texas Board of Nursing
    How long it lasts
    Valid for 2 years.
Who it covers
Every registered nurse and licensed vocational nurse practicing in Texas.
Deadline
Before practicing.
Renewal
Every 2 years, in the birth month; the first period may be 6 to 29 months. 20 contact hours of continuing nursing education each period, or a Board approved national certification. The first renewal is exempt.
Official sources

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