Medical Assistant / Texas
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Texas Medical Assistant License Requirements

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher.

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

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Performs clinical and administrative tasks in medical offices.

What the Texas data shows for Medical Assistants

Texas sets the entry bar for medical assistants at 1,000 training hours and a passing score on a state-approved exam. A background check is a standard part of the process. The credential is administered under Texas's licensing regime, which classifies the training track as "Certificate/Degree".

Upfront cost is $100 on a 2-year cycle. Continuing education is not a listed requirement for this profession in Texas, so the annualized maintenance burden is lower than in states that mandate ongoing hours.

There's no published reciprocity list here - Texas reviews out-of-state credentials individually.

Licensing Ease Score

D
Licensing Ease Score
47/100
Medical Assistant · Texas

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training D
1,000 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee C-
$100
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden N/A
N/A
Renewal fee annualized over the renewal cycle
Continuing Education N/A
N/A
Continuing-education hours annualized over the renewal cycle
Experience Required N/A
N/A
Supervised work experience required before licensure

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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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Texas licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Medical Assistant in Texas? ▼
Texas requires 1000 education/training hours, passing an exam, and an initial fee of $100. A criminal background check is also required.
How do I get certified as a Medical Assistant in Texas? ▼
To become a licensed medical assistant 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 Medical Assistant license to Texas from another state? ▼
Texas doesn't publish a standing reciprocity policy for medical assistants; each out-of-state application is reviewed on its own merits. Some professions fall under interstate compacts that ease portability regardless. The Texas licensing board can confirm what applies to your case.
Does Texas require a background check for Medical Assistant licensing? ▼
Background screening is part of the medical assistant licensing process in Texas. The state licensing board determines which offenses disqualify an applicant and how appeals are handled.

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Medical Assistant in Texas is one requirement row in a medical assistant-wide, 50-state comparison.

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Texas licensing board before making career decisions.

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

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.