CPA License Renewal in Texas (2026)

CPA license renewal in Texas is handled by the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy (TSBPA), which requires Certified Public Accountant (CPA)s to renew every 12 months. Below are the renewal deadline rule, continuing-education (CE) hours, fees, and a direct link to the official renewal page — last verified 2026-06-01. This is an unofficial guide; always confirm the details with the board before you file.

Texas CPA renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	12 months
Deadline rule	Individual CPA licenses renew annually. The license expires and renewal is due by the last day of the licensee's birth month each year (a staggered, birth-month-based deadline rather than a fixed statewide date).
CE hours required	120 hours
Renewal fee	$66.00
Online renewal	Yes
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)

Go to the official Texas State Board of Public Accountancy (TSBPA) renewal page →

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Continuing-education requirements for CPAs in Texas

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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How to renew your CPA license in Texas

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy (TSBPA) portal.
Complete the required 120 CE hours and confirm they appear in CPE tracking via TSBPA Online Services portal (licensees report CPE through their online account).
Submit the renewal application and pay the current fee online.
Keep proof of CE and your renewal confirmation for your records.

Good to know: Licensing is state-level through TSBPA; NASBA coordinates but does not issue Texas licenses. Renewal is annual and tied to the licensee's birth month. CPE is measured on a rolling 3-year window (120 hours) with no carryover, plus a 4-hour ethics course every 2 years. A license expired 90 days or less may be renewed by paying 1.5 times the normal renewal fee (delinquency penalty per Board Rule 515.3); longer lapses require additional steps/reinstatement. The $66 annual fee ($56 board operations + $10 fifth-year accounting scholarship trust) is reported on the official TSBPA fee schedule but I could not load the exact fee line item verbatim on this pass; confirm current amount in Online Services. No single flat-dollar late fee is published (penalty is a multiplier), so late_fee_usd is null.

CPA license renewal in Texas: frequently asked questions

How often do I renew my CPA license in Texas?

Texas CPA licenses renew every 12 months. Individual CPA licenses renew annually. The license expires and renewal is due by the last day of the licensee's birth month each year (a staggered, birth-month-based deadline rather than a fixed statewide date).

How many CE hours are required to renew an CPA license in Texas?

Approximately 120 continuing-education hours per 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. Confirm the current requirement with the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy (TSBPA).

Can I renew my Texas CPA license online?

Yes — Texas offers online renewal through the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy (TSBPA). Use the official link on this page.

What happens if I let my Texas CPA license expire?

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. Late or reactivation fees may apply. Contact the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy (TSBPA) promptly if your license has lapsed.

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