Continuing Education · Texas
Texas Architect CE Requirements & License Renewal
Texas architects need 12 continuing education hours, 12 of them HSW. Cycle: annual. Rules change, so confirm with the state board before you renew.
| Total CE hours | 12 |
| HSW hours | 12 |
| Renewal cycle | Annual |
| License renews | Birth month |
| CE hours due | Dec 31 each year |
| Required topics | Sustainable or energy-efficient design, 1 hr; Barrier-free design, 1 hr |
| Carryover | Up to 12 hours |
| Limits | No more than 4 self-directed hours a year. At least 8 must be structured. |
| Keep records | 5 years |
| Notes | 1 hr sustainable/energy + 1 hr barrier-free + 8 hrs structured; max 4 hrs self-directed. Hours are counted by calendar year. Up to 12 hours may carry over. |
| Official source | State rule or board page |
How to stay compliant in Texas
- Confirm the current requirement on the Texas licensing board site. Rules and cycles change.
- Prioritize HSW-designated courses; they satisfy the strictest part of most states’ requirements.
- Keep completion certificates. Most boards can audit several years back.
- If you hold multiple licenses, track each state separately: the ALA CEU Tracker keeps a separate record for each state and sends monthly status reminders.
Official Texas resources
- Texas architect licensing board: renewal portal, statutes, and administrative rules
- ICC digital codes library: model codes and state adoptions
Earn your hours with ALA
- Webinars: live LU credit from your desk
- CEU Tracker: every hour logged, every state, one place
Last reviewed September 29, 2026. Requirements vary by license type and can change; the state board is the official source. See all state requirements at a glance.