Requirements by state / Texas
Texas social work continuing education requirements
What the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners (Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council) asks of a licensed social worker at renewal.
Checked Read on October 8, 2026
Read from the board’s own source. What follows was read on October 8, 2026 in the sources named on this page. Rules change, and the board decides: confirm before you rely on it.
LBSW, LMSW, LCSW
Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker · Licensed Master Social Worker · Licensed Clinical Social Worker
| Requirement | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total hours each cycle | 30 hours |
| Ethics Within the total. | 6 hours |
| Competency with a distinct population A group of people sharing a common attribute or trait, of your choice. | 3 hours |
| From a provider listed in § 781.501 At least half of the hours. | 15 hours |
| Supervision — supervisors only To keep supervisor status; counts within the 30 hours. | 6 hours |
| Renewal cycle | Every 2 years |
| Hours are dueThe source as read gives no date that can be worked out for you. | The date on your license |
- Who decides
- Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners (Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council)
- Profession
- Social work
- Licenses on this page
- LBSW, LMSW, LCSW
- Read on
- October 8, 2026
- Sources
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