Texas OT and OTA CEU requirements

What occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants need to renew a Texas license, summarized from the board's own rules. Last checked October 24, 2026.

24 contact hoursfor occupational therapists

24 contact hoursfor OT assistants

Every 2 yearsCE cycle

End of your birth month, every 2 yearslicense renewal deadline

Required topics

An HHSC-approved human trafficking prevention training course, each renewal period (up to 2 hours count toward the 24) (human trafficking by state)

Rules to know

Courses approved or offered by AOTA or the Texas OT Association are pre-approved. You don't have to use a specific provider; other activities count if they meet Chapter 367 of the OT rules.
An AOTA or TOTA human trafficking course counts only if HHSC also approves it.
You attest to your CE when you renew, entering it in the online form that opens 3 months before your license expires. Keep documentation for 4 years after the end of the renewal period in case you're audited.

Official sources

This is a plain-language summary to help you plan. Rules change and your board has the final word, so confirm with the sources above before you renew. If you also hold NBCOT certification, NBCOT has its own renewal requirements.

In-person courses open to OTs in Texas

105 upcoming courses in Texas list OTs in their audience (or come from providers whose courses are open to OTs). Check each course's approval for Texas with the provider.

October 2026

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
Sat–Sun, Oct 24–25, 2026 · 2 days Sports Manual Therapy Certification (SMTC) Price on provider site · 16 contact hrs · Houston IAR· IAR Sports MedicineSports & Fitness Details and registration
Fri–Sun, Oct 30 – Nov 1, 2026 · 3 days Dry Needling 1 (DN-1) $895 · Houston AAMT· Houston, TXDry Needling Details and registration
Fri–Sun, Oct 30 – Nov 1, 2026 · 3 days Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) Certification Price on provider site · Austin Klose Training· The Lauterstein Conway Massage SchoolMedical & Acute Care Details and registration
Sat–Sun, Oct 31 – Nov 1, 2026 · 2 days Pelvic Function Level 2A (Satellite Lab) Price on provider site · Bedford Herman & WallacePelvic Health Details and registration

November 2026

Fri–Sun, Nov 6–8, 2026 · 3 days FM I: Functional Mobilization I Price on provider site · 28 contact hrs · Dallas Institute of Physical Art· Fire Physical TherapyManual Therapy & Soft Tissue Details and registration
Nov 7–15, 2026 · 9 days Complete Lymphedema Certification $3,350 · Dallas Academy of Lymphatic Studies· Home 2 SuitesMedical & Acute Care Details and registration
Sat, Nov 7, 2026 Vestibular Rehabilitation & Concussion Certification $1,079 – $1,349 · Dallas American Institute of Balance· DoubleTree by Hilton Dallas Market CenterVestibular & Concussion Details and registration
Sat–Sun, Nov 7–8, 2026 · 2 days Sports Medicine Competencies - Weekend Intensive Price on provider site · 24.75 contact hrs · Fort Worth Evidence in Motion· SporTherapy (Ft. Worth, TX - Track A)Sports & Fitness Details and registration
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
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
Fri–Sun, Nov 13–15, 2026 · 3 days Dry Needling 2 (DN-2) $895 · Austin AAMT· Austin, TXDry Needling Details and registration

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Schedules checked October 24, 2026. Dates, prices and CEU approvals come from each provider's public schedule and can change, so confirm with the provider before you register.

Common questions

How many CE hours do occupational therapists need in Texas?

24 contact hours, every 2 years, including the required topics below.

How many CE hours do OTAs need in Texas?

24 contact hours, every 2 years, including the required topics below.

When is the Texas OT license renewal deadline?

End of your birth month, every 2 years.

Are any courses or topics required for OTs in Texas?

An HHSC-approved human trafficking prevention training course, each renewal period (up to 2 hours count toward the 24).

Where can OTs take in-person courses in Texas?

105 in-person courses open to OTs are scheduled in Texas, in San Antonio, Dallas, Houston and Austin. They're listed below with dates, prices and registration links.