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Texas Veterinary
CE Requirements

Texas requires 17 hours of CE every 1 year (veterinary.texas.gov). 17hrs/yr. 2hrs opioid/controlled substance every 2yr. Excess carries over (max 17). Military: 2yr extension.

Verified Feb 18, 2026 veterinary.texas.gov ↗

Requirements change; always confirm with the board. We cite primary sources and show last verification date.

17 hours every 1 yr
17
Total Hours
1
1yr
Cycle
Unlimited
Live Interactive
3 hrs
Self-Study Cap

Delivery Methods

Unlimited
Unlimited

Live webinars, conferences, wet labs — no cap

Max 5 hours
Max 5 hrs

Correspondence = pre-recorded/on-demand without real-time interaction

Max 5 hours
Max 5 hrs

Practice management courses

Max 3 hours
Max 3 hrs

Self-study = any CE without certificate of completion (journals, audio, video)

Mandatory Topics

Opioid/Controlled Substances — 2 hrs/2yr ↗

What Counts as CE in Texas

Accepted Formats
  • ✓ Live lectures, conferences, wet labs
  • ✓ Live interactive webinars
  • ✓ RACE-approved online courses
  • ⚠ Self-study (3 hrs cap)
Rules & Policies
  • ✗ No carryover — excess hours don't roll over
  • ✓ RACE accepted — Vet On It is Provider #50-29055

Compare with Other States

StateHoursCycleCarryoverStatus
Texas171 yearsNo✓ Verified
Arkansas201 yearsNo✓ Verified
Louisiana201 yearsNo✓ Verified
New Mexico151 yearsNo✓ Verified
Oklahoma201 yearsNo✓ Verified

Sources & Citations

  1. 1
    Seventeen (17) hours of acceptable continuing education shall be required annually for renewal of all types of Texas veterinary licenses — 22 Tex. Admin. Code § 573.64(a)(1) View source ↗
  2. 2
    Interactive live CE (in-person or online) allowed up to full 17-hour requirement. §573.65(a)(2)(D) defines interactive online as requiring two-way verbal communication + visual + documented participation. — 22 Tex. Admin. Code § 573.65(b) View source ↗
  3. 3
    "Of the required seventeen (17) hours of continuing education for veterinary licensees, no more than five (5) hours may be derived from either: (i) correspondence courses; or (ii) practice management courses." — 22 Tex. Admin. Code § 573.65(b) View source ↗
  4. 4
    "no more than five (5) hours may be derived from either: (i) correspondence courses; or (ii) practice management courses" — 22 Tex. Admin. Code § 573.65(b) View source ↗
  5. 5
    "Hours claimed for self study shall not exceed three (3) hours." — 22 Tex. Admin. Code § 573.65(b) View source ↗
  6. 6
    The board by rule shall require a veterinarian to complete two hours of continuing education related to opioid abuse and controlled substance diversion, inventory, and security every two years — Tex. Occ. Code § 801.307(a-1) View source ↗
Data compiled by Vet On It CE (RACE Provider #50-29055). Verified against primary Texas regulatory sources on Feb 18, 2026. This page is for informational purposes only. Always confirm with the veterinary.texas.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are Texas's veterinary CE requirements?
Texas requires 17 hours of continuing education every 1 year. Mandatory topics: Opioid/Controlled Substances (2 hrs/2yr). 17hrs/yr. 2hrs opioid/controlled substance every 2yr. Excess carries over (max 17). Military: 2yr extension.
Does Texas accept online CE for veterinarians?
Live interactive online (real-time, two-way verbal + visual) counts as full CE with no cap per §573.65(a)(2)(D). Non-interactive/correspondence max 5hrs. Self-study max 3hrs.
What mandatory CE topics does Texas require?
Texas requires: Opioid/Controlled Substances (2 hrs/2yr).
Does Texas allow CE hour carryover?
No. Texas does not allow carryover. Excess hours earned in one cycle are lost.

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