If you hold a Texas pharmacist license, the Texas State Board of Pharmacy requires at least 30 hours of approved CE to renew a regular active license, of which 1 hour must address Texas-specific pharmacy laws/rules. Each pharmacist must also complete an approved human trafficking prevention course. Below is the full breakdown.
30 hours / 2 years
Thirty approved CE hours each biennial cycle.
Texas law (1 hr)
1 hour on Texas-specific pharmacy laws/rules.
Human trafficking
An approved human trafficking prevention course is required.
New-licensee CS (2 hrs)
New pharmacists complete 2 controlled-substance hours within the first year.
How many CE hours Texas pharmacists need
Texas requires at least 30 hours of approved CE to renew a regular active license.
Mandated subject requirements
- Texas pharmacy law: 1 hour each cycle.
- Human trafficking prevention: an approved course is required.
- Controlled substances: 2 hours for pharmacists licensed on or after Sept 1, 2020, by their first license anniversary.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Texas pharmacist licenses renew biennially. Excess hours do not carry forward. Complete and document your 30 hours, including mandated content, before renewal.
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- Texas Pharmacy Laws / Rules1 hr
1 of the 30 hours must be related to Texas-specific pharmacy laws and/or rules each renewal period.
- Human Trafficking PreventionRequired · one time
Each pharmacist must complete a human trafficking prevention course approved under §116.002 of the Texas Occupations Code.
- Controlled Substances (new licensees)2 hrs · one time
Pharmacists licensed on or after September 1, 2020 must complete 2 hours on prescribing and monitoring controlled substances by their first license anniversary.
Always confirm with your licensing board
Texas pharmacists must complete at least 30 hours of approved CE to renew a regular active license, of which 1 hour must address Texas-specific pharmacy laws and/or rules. Each pharmacist must also complete an approved human trafficking prevention course. Excess hours do not carry forward.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy before relying on these figures.
Source: Texas State Board of Pharmacy. Board website · Researched as of 2026-06-01 · CME rules change; this is administrative guidance, not legal or CME-accreditation advice.
Texas Pharmacist CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do Texas pharmacists need?
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At least 30 hours of approved CE every two years.
Is Texas pharmacy law CE required?
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Yes — 1 of the 30 hours must address Texas-specific pharmacy laws and/or rules.
Is a human trafficking course required in Texas?
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Yes — each pharmacist must complete an approved human trafficking prevention course.
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