Texas Standard Certificate Renewal Requirements
Everything you need to renew your Standard Certificate in Texas: required hours, accepted PD types, fees, and approved providers.
Requirements at a Glance
150
PD hours required
5
years per cycle
$78
Renewal fee
Free
Late fee
Accepted PD Activity Types
- CPE (Continuing Professional Education) hours from TEA-approved providers
- University coursework (1 semester credit hour = 15 CPE hours)
- School district-sponsored professional development
- State-approved workshop and conference hours
- National Board Certification maintenance activities
Special Rules & Notes
Important notes for this license
- 150 CPE hours required per 5-year renewal cycle
- At least 15 CPE hours must be in T-TESS (Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System) if T-TESS appraiser
- Texas educators with National Board Certification receive automatic renewal (no CPE hours required during NBC validity period)
- Certificates are issued and renewed through SBEC (State Board for Educator Certification)
- Online renewal submitted through TEAL (Texas Education Agency Login) portal at tea.texas.gov
- Certificates with a 'Lifetime' status do not require renewal
Approved PD Providers
Sorted by price per hour — cheapest first. Est. total based on 150 hours needed.
| Provider | Price / Hour | Est. Total Cost | States Approved | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
TeacherStepBest price Online teacher education courses for re-certification and license renewal. Offers graduate credit through Converse University. | $3.32/hr | $498 | 6 | Visit |
Professional Learning Board Online continuing education for teacher license renewal. State-approved PD provider in multiple states. | $5.85/hr | $877.50 | 9 | Visit |
TeacherStep
Best priceOnline teacher education courses for re-certification and license renewal. Offers graduate credit through Converse University.
Price / hour
$3.32
Est. total (150 hrs)
$498
States approved
6
Professional Learning Board
Online continuing education for teacher license renewal. State-approved PD provider in multiple states.
Price / hour
$5.85
Est. total (150 hrs)
$877.50
States approved
9
How to Submit Your Hours
Once you've completed your 150 hours, submit your renewal application through the TexasDepartment of Education's official online portal. Have your PD certificates ready to upload.
Go to Texas Renewal Portal