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
Common questions
How many continuing education hours do architects need in Texas?
Texas architects need 12 continuing education hours, 12 of them HSW. Cycle: annual. Rules change, so confirm with the state board before you renew.
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.