Texas Superintendent Certificate Renewal Requirements
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.
| 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 | $664 | 6 | Visit |
Professional Learning Board Online continuing education for teacher license renewal. State-approved PD provider in multiple states. | $5.85/hr | $1170 | 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 (200 hrs)
$664
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 (200 hrs)
$1170
States approved
9
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