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Dry needling in Texas: the rules for physical therapists

Texas's PT board treats trigger point dry needling as within PT scope, and a 2016 Texas Attorney General opinion (KP-0082) found a court would likely uphold the board's authority to do so. No rule sets training hours, so you need training that makes you competent.

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Rules to know

Official sources

A plain-language summary, last checked October 24, 2026. Dry needling rules change often and some states regulate it through board statements rather than law, so confirm with your board before you dry needle. OTs and athletic trainers have their own rules.

Dry needling courses in Texas

46 upcoming in-person courses. Make sure a course's hours and format meet Texas's rules before you register.

October 2026

  1. Sat–Sun, Oct 24–25, 2026 · 2 days Functional Dry Needling Level 1 (2-Day) Price on provider site · Dallas (Frisco) Evidence in Motion· S2S Functional Performance (Frisco)Dry Needling Details and registration
  2. Fri–Sun, Oct 30 – Nov 1, 2026 · 3 days Dry Needling 1 (DN-1) $895 · Houston AAMT· Houston, TXDry Needling Details and registration

November 2026

  1. Sat–Sun, Nov 7–8, 2026 · 2 days Dry Needling Level 2 Price on provider site · 24 contact hrs · Austin IARDry Needling Details and registration
  2. Sat–Sun, Nov 7–8, 2026 · 2 days IDN Lumbopelvic Course $895 · Austin Integrative Dry Needling· STAR Physical Therapy - Austin, TXDry Needling Details and registration
  3. Fri–Sun, Nov 13–15, 2026 · 3 days Dry Needling 2 (DN-2) $895 · Austin AAMT· Austin, TXDry Needling Details and registration
  4. Fri–Sun, Nov 13–15, 2026 · 3 days Dry Needling (SFDN1) $1,295 · 27 contact hrs · Plano Structure & Function· Children’s Health Andrews Institute – PlanoDry Needling Details and registration
  5. Fri–Sun, Nov 20–22, 2026 · 3 days Functional Dry Needling Level 1 (3-Day) Price on provider site · San Antonio Evidence in Motion· Evidence In Motion - Training CenterDry Needling Details and registration
  6. Fri–Sun, Nov 20–22, 2026 · 3 days Dry Needling Level I with Cadaver Lab $1,195 · 29 contact hrs · Abilene IAOM-US· Hardin-Simmons University |Dry Needling Details and registration

December 2026

  1. Sat–Sun, Dec 5–6, 2026 · 2 days Functional Dry Needling Level 1 (2-Day) Price on provider site · Houston Evidence in Motion· Memorial HermannDry Needling Details and registration
  2. Sat–Sun, Dec 5–6, 2026 · 2 days Dry Needling Level 1 Price on provider site · 24 contact hrs · Houston IARDry Needling Details and registration
  3. Fri–Sun, Dec 11–13, 2026 · 3 days Dry Needling 1 (DN-1) $895 · Austin AAMT· Austin, TXDry Needling Details and registration
  4. Fri–Sun, Dec 11–13, 2026 · 3 days Dry Needling (SFDN1) $1,295 · 27 contact hrs · San Antonio Structure & Function· Puckett Physical TherapyDry Needling Details and registration

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Common questions

Can physical therapists dry needle in Texas?

Yes. Texas's PT board treats trigger point dry needling as within PT scope, and a 2016 Texas Attorney General opinion (KP-0082) found a court would likely uphold the board's authority to do so. No rule sets training hours, so you need training that makes you competent.

How much training do PTs need to dry needle in Texas?

No set hours in the PT rules.

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Dry needling rules in other states