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

150

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

  • 150 CPE hours required per 5-year renewal cycle
  • 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 150 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 (150 hrs)

$498

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 (150 hrs)

$877.50

States approved

9

Visit Professional Learning Board

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

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