Speech-Language Pathologist / Texas
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Texas Speech-Language Pathologist License Requirements

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

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Diagnoses and treats communication disorders. Requires masters degree.

What the Texas data shows for Speech-Language Pathologists

Texas's path to speech-language pathologist licensure runs through 3,527 hours of approved instruction and a passing score on Praxis Exam in Speech-Language Pathology, plus a criminal history screening before applicants younger than 18 can be licensed. Texas folds the credential into its broader occupational licensing statute, which classifies the training track as "Masters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology".

The initial price tag is $220, and renewal costs $167 every 2 years. Maintaining the license requires 30 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: Audiology and SLP Licensure Compact: adoption underway.

Licensing Ease Score

F
Licensing Ease Score
36/100
Speech-Language Pathologist · 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
3,527 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$220
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden F
$84/yr
$167 every 2 years
Continuing Education F
15.0 hrs/yr
30 hours every 2 years
Experience Required A+
None required
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Texas

Education / Training Hours
Masters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
3,527 hours
Exam Requirement
Praxis Exam in Speech-Language Pathology
Required
Initial License Fee
$220
Renewal Fee
$167
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
30 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 Speech-Language Pathologist in Texas? ▼
Texas requires 3527 education/training hours, passing an exam (Praxis Exam in Speech-Language Pathology), and an initial fee of $220. A criminal background check is also required.
How do I get certified as a Speech-Language Pathologist in Texas? ▼
Certification as a speech-language pathologist in Texas means clearing the state's checklist: 3527 hours of education, and a passing exam score. The Texas licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Speech-Language Pathologist license to Texas from another state? ▼
Speech-Language Pathologist licenses generally reciprocate as follows: Audiology and SLP Licensure Compact: adoption underway. Interstate licensing compacts cover many professions and can further ease a move between states. The Texas licensing board can confirm the current rules for your credential.
Does Texas require a background check for Speech-Language Pathologist licensing? ▼
Texas does require a background check before issuing a speech-language pathologist license. What counts as disqualifying, and how it's reviewed, is up to the state licensing board.
What are the continuing education requirements for Speech-Language Pathologist in Texas? ▼
To stay licensed as a speech-language pathologist in Texas, plan on 30 hours of continuing education per 2-year renewal cycle; renewal itself runs $167.

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What to do with this speech-language pathologist license

Speech-Language Pathologist in Texas, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in a speech-language pathologist-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how Texas's speech-language pathologist requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Speech-Language Pathologist in every state
  • Confirm whether your out-of-state speech-language pathologist 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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