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MD: 1 hour, every third renewal · DO: 1 hour, every third renewal.

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Last verified against the sources below. Requirements change — confirm with your Board before you rely on this page. This is general information, not legal advice.

MD (medical doctor)

Hours
1 hour
How often
Every third renewal
Who
Only some physicians — see the rule note
Renewal cycle
Renews every 2 years; licenses expire on February 28, May 31, August 31 or November 30 — whichever date the Board assigned at licensure — in even-numbered years for even-numbered licenses and odd-numbered years for odd-numbered licenses.
Providers
Only courses from providers named in the Board rule count.
Board
Texas Medical Board
The rule
Occupations Code §156.060 and 22 TAC §161.35(a)(2)(A): physicians who designate a direct patient care practice. 1 hour in the first renewal period after licensure, then every third renewal period (every 6 years). Only courses approved by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) count; the Board points to HHSC's free course. Counts toward the ethics/professional responsibility hours.

DO (osteopathic physician)

Hours
1 hour
How often
Every third renewal
Who
Only some physicians — see the rule note
Renewal cycle
Renews every 2 years; licenses expire on February 28, May 31, August 31 or November 30 — whichever date the Board assigned at licensure — in even-numbered years for even-numbered licenses and odd-numbered years for odd-numbered licenses.
Providers
Only courses from providers named in the Board rule count.
Board
Texas Medical Board
The rule
Occupations Code §156.060 and 22 TAC §161.35(a)(2)(A): physicians who designate a direct patient care practice. 1 hour in the first renewal period after licensure, then every third renewal period (every 6 years). Only courses approved by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) count; the Board points to HHSC's free course. Counts toward the ethics/professional responsibility hours.

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Other states that require it

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Sources

  1. Texas Medical Board — Continuing Education Requirements for Physicians
  2. Texas Medical Board — Physician CME Hours Requirement Chart (PDF)
  3. Texas Medical Board — Physician Renewal (expiration dates, grace period)
  4. Texas Medical Board — Continuing Education Tracking (CE Broker, required from September 1, 2026)
  5. 22 TAC §161.35 — CME Requirements for License Renewal (text effective January 9, 2025, via Cornell LII)
  6. Texas Register, July 10, 2026 (51 TexReg 4460) — proposed amendments to §161.35 (forensic evidence; nutrition and metabolic health)
  7. Texas Register, August 28, 2026 — §161.35 amendments adopted without changes, effective September 3, 2026
  8. 22 TAC §161.30 — Registration of license (via Cornell LII)
  9. 22 TAC §161.31 — Exemptions from registration fee and CME (via Cornell LII)
  10. Texas Occupations Code Chapter 156 — Registration of physicians and CME (§§156.051–156.061)
  11. SB 31 (89th Legislature), Section 19 — Life of the Mother Act course
  12. HB 47 (89th Legislature), enrolled — forensic evidence collection CME (Occupations Code §156.057)
  13. Texas Nutrition Advisory Committee — 2026 annual report and Dietary Guidelines for Texans (PDF)

MD facts last verified October 8, 2026 · DO facts last verified October 8, 2026.