Home Health Aide / Texas
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Texas Home Health Aide License Requirements

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Requirements, fees, and renewal timing for this license, sourced from state board records.

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Provides personal care services to patients in their homes.

What the Texas data shows for Home Health Aides

Becoming a licensed home health aide in Texas means clearing a defined set of hurdles: 1,000 training hours, a passing score on a state-approved exam, plus a background history check. Texas regulators place this credential inside their licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Certificate/Degree".

The initial price tag is $100 every 2 years. Texas doesn't require continuing education for this license, so upkeep costs stay confined to the renewal fee itself.

Texas evaluates out-of-state credentials case-by-case rather than through a published reciprocity list.

Licensing Requirements in Texas

Education / Training Hours
Certificate/Degree
1,000 hours
Exam Requirement
Required
Initial License Fee
$100
Renewal Fee
N/A
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
Not required
Criminal History Check
Required

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Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Home Health Aide in Texas? ▼
Texas's requirements cover 1000 hours of education or training, a state exam, and an initial fee of $100. Applicants also go through a criminal background check.
How do I get certified as a Home Health Aide in Texas? ▼
To become a licensed home health aide in Texas, you must meet the state's requirements including 1000 hours of education. You must also pass the required examination. Contact the Texas licensing board to verify current requirements.
Can I transfer my Home Health Aide license to Texas from another state? ▼
Out-of-state home health aide credentials get a case-by-case review in Texas rather than automatic recognition. Interstate compacts exist for a number of professions and might still help. Confirm the details with the Texas licensing board.
Does Texas require a background check for Home Health Aide licensing? ▼
Texas does require a background check before issuing a home health aide license. What counts as disqualifying, and how it's reviewed, is up to the state licensing board.

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Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

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