Radiologic Technologist / Texas
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Texas Radiologic Technologist License Requirements

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

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Performs diagnostic imaging including X-rays, CT, and MRI.

What the Texas data shows for Radiologic Technologists

To practice as a radiologic technologist in Texas, the state licensing board requires 2,169 documented education or training hours, a passing score on ARRT Examination. A criminal history background check is also part of the application. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. The regulation sits under Texas's professional licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Associate Degree".

Upfront cost is $155, with renewal running $129 on a 2-year cycle. Maintaining the license requires 24 hours of continuing education per 2-year cycle, an ongoing cost applicants often underestimate when budgeting the career.

Reciprocity for this profession works like this: ARRT certification recognized in most states.

Licensing Ease Score

D
Licensing Ease Score
46/100
Radiologic Technologist · 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 F
2,169 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$155
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden D
$65/yr
$129 every 2 years
Continuing Education C-
12.0 hrs/yr
24 hours every 2 years
Experience Required A+
None required
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Texas

Education / Training Hours
Associate Degree
2,169 hours
Exam Requirement
ARRT Examination
Required
Initial License Fee
$155
Renewal Fee
$129
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
24 hrs/cycle
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
18 years

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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 Radiologic Technologist in Texas? ▼
In Texas, the license path calls for 2169 education/training hours, a passing score on ARRT Examination, and a $155 initial fee. A criminal background check is required as well.
How do I get certified as a Radiologic Technologist in Texas? ▼
To become a licensed radiologic technologist in Texas, you must meet the state's requirements including 2169 hours of education. You must also pass the required examination. Contact the Texas licensing board to verify current requirements.
Can I transfer my Radiologic Technologist license to Texas from another state? ▼
Here's how reciprocity typically plays out for radiologic technologists: ARRT certification recognized in most states. Many occupations are additionally covered by interstate licensing compacts that ease cross-state moves. Check with the Texas licensing board for how this applies to you.
Does Texas require a background check for Radiologic Technologist licensing? ▼
A criminal background check is mandatory for radiologic technologist licensing in Texas. The state licensing board sets the disqualifying-offense criteria and review process.
What are the continuing education requirements for Radiologic Technologist in Texas? ▼
To stay licensed as a radiologic technologist in Texas, plan on 24 hours of continuing education per 2-year renewal cycle; renewal itself runs $129.

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What to do with this radiologic technologist license

Radiologic Technologist in Texas, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in a radiologic technologist-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how Texas's radiologic technologist requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Radiologic Technologist in every state
  • Confirm whether your out-of-state radiologic technologist license transfers under an interstate compact before starting a new application. Reciprocity 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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