Texas CPA CE Courses (2026)
To renew your CPA license in Texas you need to satisfy the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy (TSBPA)'s continuing education (CE) requirement — about 120 hours per 1-year cycle. Below is what the board requires and a comparison of course providers that offer qualifying CE. This is an unofficial guide — confirm any course is board-approved before you buy.
What Texas requires for CPA renewal
| CE hours required | 120 hours per cycle |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | 12 months |
| CE tracking system | CPE tracking via TSBPA Online Services portal (licensees report CPE through their online account) |
| Governing body | Texas State Board of Public Accountancy (TSBPA) |
CPAs must complete 120 hours of CPE on a rolling three-year basis, with a minimum number of hours required each year (Texas requires at least 20 CPE hours annually per Board Rule 523.112). A 4-hour Board-approved Texas-specific ethics course must be completed at least once every two years (Board Rule 523.131). Unused CPE credit does not carry over between years. The 120/3-year figure is the per-cycle total; verify the annual 20-hour minimum against current Board Rules.
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Texas CPA CE course providers
- Becker CPE
Large CPE catalog with state-specific ethics courses and subscription access.
- Surgent CPE
Unlimited-CPE packages and adaptive courses accepted across most state boards.
- Gleim CPE
Individual courses and subscriptions, including state ethics requirements.
- Western CPE
Self-study, webcasts, and live conferences across technical and ethics topics.
- AICPA
Professional CPE from the national accounting body, including ethics and specialized tracks.
Texas CPA CE courses: frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do I need to renew my CPA license in Texas?
Texas requires about 120 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. CPAs must complete 120 hours of CPE on a rolling three-year basis, with a minimum number of hours required each year (Texas requires at least 20 CPE hours annually per Board Rule 523.112). A 4-hour Board-approved Texas-specific ethics course must be completed at least once every two years (Board Rule 523.131). Unused CPE credit does not carry over between years. The 120/3-year figure is the per-cycle total; verify the annual 20-hour minimum against current Board Rules.
Do online CPA CE courses count in Texas?
Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy (TSBPA) and the completion is reported through CPE tracking via TSBPA Online Services portal (licensees report CPE through their online account). Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.
Where do I report my Texas CPA CE?
Texas uses CPE tracking via TSBPA Online Services portal (licensees report CPE through their online account) to track CPA continuing education. Make sure your completions post there before you renew.
Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy (TSBPA). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.
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