Pharmacist License Renewal in Texas (2026)

Pharmacist license renewal in Texas is handled by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy, which requires Pharmacist (RPh)s to renew every 24 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 Pharmacist renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	24 months
Deadline rule	An active Texas pharmacist (RPh) license is renewed biennially, with the expiration date falling in the licensee's birth month. After the first renewal, the license must be renewed every two years by the last day of the birth month (e.g., a March birth-month license renewed in March 2025 next expires March 31, 2027).
CE hours required	30 hours
Renewal fee	$396.00
Online renewal	Yes
CE tracking system	CPE Monitor (NABP) referenced as a helpful resource but not required by TSBP
Governing body	Texas State Board of Pharmacy

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Continuing-education requirements for Pharmacists in Texas

Under Board Rule 295.8, pharmacists must complete 30 hours of approved CE per two-year renewal period. Of these, 1 hour must address Texas-specific pharmacy laws and/or rules; the remaining 29 hours may be any subject, including special certification CE such as sterile compounding, immunization, or preceptorship where applicable. Separately mandatory: a Texas HHSC-approved human trafficking prevention course each renewal period (per Texas Occupations Code 116.002). New pharmacists are largely CE-exempt at initial renewal except for a 2-hour controlled-substances (prescribing/monitoring) course within the first year of licensure and the human trafficking course. No general immunization, opioid, patient-safety, or live-CE hour mandate is imposed for routine renewal. Records of CE certificates must be retained for three years.

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How to renew your Pharmacist license in Texas

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the Texas State Board of Pharmacy portal.
Complete the required 30 CE hours and confirm they appear in CPE Monitor (NABP) referenced as a helpful resource but not required by TSBP.
Submit the renewal application and pay the current fee online.
Keep proof of CE and your renewal confirmation for your records.

Good to know: Renewal fee of $396 is the total published pharmacist renewal fee (Initial Application/renewal fee + Texas OnLine $5 + PRN surcharge $18 + Office of Patient Protection $2 + Prescription Monitoring $37) per the TSBP fee schedule. A delinquent penalty of $167 applies at 1 day late and again at 90 days late. Pharmacists fingerprinted before June 2015 must re-fingerprint before renewing. The 30-hour CE figure is per the full two-year renewal period, not annual. Human trafficking course may or may not count toward the 30 hours depending on its accreditation.

Pharmacist license renewal in Texas: frequently asked questions

How often do I renew my Pharmacist license in Texas?

Texas Pharmacist licenses renew every 24 months. An active Texas pharmacist (RPh) license is renewed biennially, with the expiration date falling in the licensee's birth month. After the first renewal, the license must be renewed every two years by the last day of the birth month (e.g., a March birth-month license renewed in March 2025 next expires March 31, 2027).

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

Approximately 30 continuing-education hours per cycle. Under Board Rule 295.8, pharmacists must complete 30 hours of approved CE per two-year renewal period. Of these, 1 hour must address Texas-specific pharmacy laws and/or rules; the remaining 29 hours may be any subject, including special certification CE such as sterile compounding, immunization, or preceptorship where applicable. Separately mandatory: a Texas HHSC-approved human trafficking prevention course each renewal period (per Texas Occupations Code 116.002). New pharmacists are largely CE-exempt at initial renewal except for a 2-hour controlled-substances (prescribing/monitoring) course within the first year of licensure and the human trafficking course. No general immunization, opioid, patient-safety, or live-CE hour mandate is imposed for routine renewal. Records of CE certificates must be retained for three years. Confirm the current requirement with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.

Can I renew my Texas Pharmacist license online?

Yes — Texas offers online renewal through the Texas State Board of Pharmacy. Use the official link on this page.

What happens if I let my Texas Pharmacist license expire?

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. A late fee of about $167 may apply. Contact the Texas State Board of Pharmacy promptly if your license has lapsed.

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