Texas Superintendent Certificate Renewal Requirements

Verified March 23, 2026Official source

Everything you need to renew your Superintendent Certificate in Texas: required hours, accepted PD types, fees, and approved providers.

Requirements at a Glance

200

PD hours required

5

years per cycle

$78

Renewal fee

Free

Late fee

Accepted PD Activity Types

  • CPE hours from TEA-approved providers
  • University graduate coursework (1 credit = 15 CPE hours)
  • SBEC-approved leadership development programs
  • School district-sponsored administrative professional development

Special Rules & Notes

Important notes for this license

  • 200 CPE hours required per 5-year renewal cycle (administrators and student services certificate holders require 200 hours, not 150)
  • Must hold valid Standard Certificate or equivalent classroom credential
  • Renewal submitted through TEAL portal at tea.texas.gov

Approved PD Providers

Sorted by price per hour — cheapest first. Est. total based on 200 hours needed.

TeacherStep

Best price

Online teacher education courses for re-certification and license renewal. Offers graduate credit through Converse University.

Price / hour

$3.32

Est. total (200 hrs)

$664

States approved

6

Visit TeacherStep

Professional Learning Board

Online continuing education for teacher license renewal. State-approved PD provider in multiple states.

Price / hour

$5.85

Est. total (200 hrs)

$1170

States approved

9

Visit Professional Learning Board

How to Submit Your Hours

Once you've completed your 200 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

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