Texas Respiratory Therapist License
Who to call, where to apply and what it takes to keep a Texas RT license, all on one page for travelers. Board details come from our state licensing list.
Texas license at a glance
Texas respiratory therapists are licensed by the Texas Medical Board - Respiratory Care Practitioner (phone 512-305-7010).
RT license renewal in Texas: 24 hours, every 2 years.
Nurse Licensure Compact state: a multistate license from another NLC state lets you work here.
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Updated Oct 2026. Board details checked Oct 19, 2026. Run by a working travel respiratory therapist.
Texas RT licensing board
Texas RT CEU requirements
24 hours, every 2 years.
Required topics:
- 2 hrs ethics
- HHSC-approved human trafficking prevention course
At least 12 hours must be traditional courses (Board rule 187.16).
Source: Texas Medical Board: RCP continuing education, checked Oct 19, 2026.
Need hours? See the free CEU guide or compare states on the CEU requirements page.
Also a nurse? Texas Board of Nursing
Status: NLC
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Always confirm fees, forms and processing times with the board before you apply. Rules change; tell us what we got wrong at @cdc2320.
Frequently asked questions
- Who licenses respiratory therapists in Texas?
- Texas respiratory therapists are licensed by the Texas Medical Board - Respiratory Care Practitioner (phone 512-305-7010). Board website: https://www.tmb.texas.gov/apply-renew/respiratory-care-practitioner
- How many CEUs does a Texas RT license need?
- RT license renewal in Texas: 24 hours, every 2 years. Always confirm with the board before you renew.
- Is Texas a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state?
- Nurse Licensure Compact state: a multistate license from another NLC state lets you work here.
Updated Oct 2026