Phlebotomist / Texas
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Texas Phlebotomist License Requirements

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State-board requirements, fees, and renewal cycle drawn from official regulator records.

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What the Texas data shows for Phlebotomists

Texas sets the entry bar for phlebotomists 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".

Budget $100 to get started on a 2-year cycle. Texas doesn't require continuing education for this license, so upkeep costs stay confined to the renewal fee itself.

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

Licensing Ease Score

D
Licensing Ease Score
47/100
Phlebotomist · 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 Phlebotomist 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 Phlebotomist in Texas? ▼
Texas licenses phlebotomists who complete its requirements (1000 education hours) and a passing exam. Verify the latest details with the Texas licensing board.
Can I transfer my Phlebotomist license to Texas from another state? ▼
Out-of-state phlebotomist 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 Phlebotomist licensing? ▼
Background screening is part of the phlebotomist licensing process in Texas. The state licensing board determines which offenses disqualify an applicant and how appeals are handled.

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Phlebotomist in Texas is one requirement row in a phlebotomist-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how Texas's phlebotomist requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Phlebotomist in every state
  • Read the general portability rules before moving an existing license to a new state. Transfer guide
  • See how Texas's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Texas overview

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.

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