Continuing Education (CE) Requirements in Texas for Mental Health Professionals

Stay compliant with Texas CE requirements. Find your profession below for specific hour requirements, ethics mandates, and renewal deadlines.

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Professional Counselors (LPC)

Licensed Professional Counselors in Texas

Requirement Details
Total CE Hours 24 hours
Renewal Cycle Every 2 years
Ethics 6 hours required
Cultural Diversity 3 hours required
Supervision (LPC-S) 6 hours required
Jurisprudence Exam Required each renewal (1 hr ethics credit)
Licensing Board Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors

Important Notes:

  • Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors based on NBCC approval.
  • Passing the jurisprudence examination counts as 1 hour of ethics credit.

Social Workers (LCSW/LMSW)

Licensed Social Workers in Texas

Requirement Details
Total CE Hours 30 hours
Renewal Cycle Every 2 years
Ethics 6 hours required
Cultural Competency 3 hours required
Supervision (if applicable) 6 hours required
Human Trafficking Required for direct patient care
ASWB Provider Hours At least 15 hours from approved providers
Carryover Up to 10 hours may carry forward
Licensing Board Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners

Important Notes:

  • Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners based on ASWB approval.
  • At least half of the 30 hours must be obtained from an approved provider (effective January 1, 2024).

Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT)

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists in Texas

Requirement Details
Total CE Hours 30 hours (15 for LMFT Associates)
Renewal Cycle Every 2 years
Ethics 6 hours required
Cultural Diversity 3 hours required
Supervision (if supervisor) 6 hours required
Telehealth (if applicable) 2 hours technology-assisted services
Human Trafficking 1 hour required
Crisis Management 1 hour required (effective Sept 2024)
Jurisprudence Exam Required for supervisors (1 hr ethics credit)
Licensing Board Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists

Important Notes:

  • Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists based on NBCC approval.
  • Crisis management topics may include suicide prevention, domestic violence, child abuse, and elder abuse.

Psychologists

Licensed Psychologists in Texas

Requirement Details
Total CE Hours 40 hours
Renewal Cycle Every 2 years
Ethics/Professional Responsibility 6 hours required
Cultural Diversity 6 hours required
Human Trafficking Required for direct patient care
Licensing Board Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

Important Notes:

  • Therapy Trainings CE is not accepted by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists at this time.
  • Human trafficking course must be approved by Texas Health and Human Services Commission.

Addiction Counselors (LCDC)

Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselors in Texas

Credential Hours Requirements
LCDC (with master's) 24 hrs 3 hrs ethics, 6 hrs HIV/STD, 3 hrs supervision
LCDC (without master's) 40 hrs 3 hrs ethics, 6 hrs HIV/STD, 3 hrs supervision

Important Notes:

  • Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the Texas Certification Board (TCB) based on NAADAC approval.
  • 6 hours in HIV, Hepatitis C, and sexually transmitted diseases required.
  • Related education may include psychology, sociology, counseling, mental health, and behavioral science.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the jurisprudence examination?

Texas counselors and MFT supervisors must pass a jurisprudence examination each renewal period. Passing the exam counts as 1 hour of ethics credit toward your CE requirements.

What is the human trafficking training requirement?

Social workers and psychologists who provide direct patient care must complete an HHSC-approved course in human trafficking. MFTs must complete 1 hour of human trafficking prevention training.

Can I carry forward excess CE hours in Texas?

Social workers may carry forward up to 10 hours accrued during the current renewal period to the next renewal period if those hours are not needed for renewal.

What is the crisis management requirement for MFTs?

Effective September 1, 2024, MFTs must include 1 hour of crisis management CE covering topics such as suicide prevention, domestic violence, child abuse, elder abuse, and mass casualty event prevention.

Why does the LCDC hour requirement vary?

LCDCs with a master's degree need 24 hours every 2 years, while LCDCs without a master's degree need 40 hours. Both must complete the same specialty requirements in ethics, HIV/STD, and supervision.

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Last updated: January 2026