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Texas Licensing Requirements

Burden Rank: #20 of 51 Medium Burden
97
Professions Licensed
1,306
Avg Education Hours
$142
Avg Initial Fee
45.5
Burden Score

Agriculture

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Arborist / Tree Surgeon — Yes $50 — 3 yrs
Pesticide Applicator (Commercial) — Yes $50 — 3 yrs
Water Well Driller — Yes $50 — 3 yrs

Animal Care

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Animal Breeder — No $50 — 2 yrs
Farrier / Horseshoer — No $50 — 2 yrs
Veterinarian 5,054 Yes $311 $258 2 yrs
Veterinary Technician 2,027 Yes $155 $129 2 yrs

Construction

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Electrician 6,108 Yes $146 $117 1 yr
Elevator Installer 6,108 Yes $208 $182 2 yrs
Fire Sprinkler Installer — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
General Contractor — Yes $299 $246 2 yrs
Glazier — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
HVAC Technician 4,108 Yes $117 $91 2 yrs
Land Surveyor — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Locksmith — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Mobile Home Installer — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Painter (Contractor) — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Pest Control Applicator 21 Yes $117 $104 3 yrs
Plumber 6,108 Yes $172 $146 1 yr
Roofer — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Security Alarm Installer — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Septic System Installer — Yes $150 — 2 yrs

Cosmetology

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Barber 1,264 Yes $101 $54 2 yrs
Body Piercer 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs
Cosmetologist 1,316 Yes $114 $59 2 yrs
Electrologist 636 Yes $117 $91 2 yrs
Esthetician 650 Yes $99 $51 2 yrs
Funeral Director / Embalmer 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs
Hair Braider 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs
Massage Therapist 683 Yes $124 $67 2 yrs
Nail Technician 440 Yes $88 $46 2 yrs
Tattoo Artist 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs

Design

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Interior Designer — Yes $208 $155 2 yrs
Landscape Architect — Yes $246 $194 2 yrs

Education

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Childcare Center Director 63 No $117 $91 2 yrs
Elementary School Teacher — Yes $148 $96 5 yrs
School Counselor — Yes $175 $122 5 yrs
School Librarian / Media Specialist 2,000 Yes $100 — 5 yrs
Secondary School Teacher — Yes $148 $96 5 yrs
Substitute Teacher 2,000 Yes $100 — 5 yrs

Engineering

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Professional Engineer (PE) — Yes $299 $246 2 yrs
Professional Geologist — Yes $200 — 2 yrs

Finance

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) — Yes $287 $234 2 yrs
Debt Collector — Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Insurance Agent 52 Yes $141 $115 2 yrs
Mortgage Loan Originator 20 Yes $409 $278 1 yr
Tax Preparer — Yes $100 — 2 yrs

Food & Hospitality

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Bartender / Alcohol Server — No $50 — 2 yrs
Food Handler / Food Safety Certification — No $50 — 2 yrs

Healthcare

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Athletic Trainer 3,027 Yes $155 $129 2 yrs
Certified Nurse-Midwife 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Dental Assistant 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Dental Hygienist 3,027 Yes $220 $129 2 yrs
Dietetic Technician 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) 162 Yes $104 $91 2 yrs
Hearing Aid Specialist 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Home Health Aide 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 1,264 Yes $141 $103 2 yrs
Medical Assistant 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Medical Lab Technician 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Occupational Therapist 3,527 Yes $194 $167 2 yrs
Optician (Dispensing) 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Optometrist 4,527 Yes $299 $246 2 yrs
Paramedic 1,622 Yes $155 $129 2 yrs
Pharmacist 4,791 Yes $232 $205 2 yrs
Pharmacy Technician 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Phlebotomist 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Physical Therapist 3,527 Yes $220 $194 2 yrs
Physician Assistant 3,791 Yes $258 $232 2 yrs
Radiologic Technologist 2,169 Yes $155 $129 2 yrs
Registered Dietitian / Nutritionist — Yes $182 $155 2 yrs
Registered Nurse 2,527 Yes $167 $116 2 yrs
Respiratory Therapist 2,027 Yes $155 $129 2 yrs
Speech-Language Pathologist 3,527 Yes $220 $167 2 yrs
Surgical Technologist 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs

Legal & Security

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Armed Security Guard 46 No $144 $89 2 yrs
Court Reporter / Stenographer — Yes $75 — 4 yrs
Notary Public — Yes $75 — 4 yrs
Private Investigator 3,181 Yes $234 $208 2 yrs
Process Server — Yes $75 — 4 yrs

Mental Health

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) 3,527 Yes $167 $141 2 yrs
Licensed Professional Counselor 3,027 Yes $160 $134 2 yrs
Marriage and Family Therapist 3,027 Yes $194 $167 2 yrs
Psychologist 6,054 Yes $311 $258 2 yrs

Miscellaneous

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Amusement Ride Operator — No $50 — 2 yrs
Athletic Agent — No $50 — 2 yrs
Auctioneer 143 Yes $170 $117 2 yrs
Casino/Gaming Dealer — No $50 — 2 yrs
Sign Language Interpreter — No $50 — 2 yrs

Real Estate

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Home Inspector 124 Yes $234 $182 2 yrs
Real Estate Agent / Salesperson 114 Yes $172 $143 2 yrs
Real Estate Broker 171 Yes $234 $195 2 yrs

Transportation

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Chauffeur / Limousine Driver 21 Yes $89 $62 4 yrs
Commercial Truck Driver (CDL) 244 Yes $115 $62 4 yrs
School Bus Driver 82 Yes $89 $62 4 yrs
Taxi/Ride-Share Driver — Yes $50 — 4 yrs
Tow Truck Operator — Yes $50 — 4 yrs
Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice. Verify current requirements with Texas licensing authorities.

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