Texas licensing facts
How regulation is organized
Texas Board of Nursing regulates the credentials recorded for Texas: LVN, RN, APRN. Public status checks use Texas License Verification; renewal uses Licensure renewal. The recorded renewal schedule is Typically every two years The compact classification shown for this review is Compact jurisdiction.
Public verification
Texas License Verification is the reviewed public verification route for Texas. The destination is hosted on www.bon.texas.gov. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result.
Renewal timing
For Texas, the recorded renewal cycle is Typically every two years The named renewal route is Licensure renewal. The current fee summary is Timely RN renewal: $68; timely LVN renewal: $45..
CE or competence
The reviewed Texas continuing-education or competence rule is: 20 contact hours in the area of practice during the licensing period, or an approved national certification, with applicable targeted requirements. The record-retention or audit note is: Maintain completion records and be prepared to respond to a Board audit..
| Reviewed field | Current dataset value |
|---|---|
| Authority | Texas Board of Nursing |
| Public verification | Texas License Verification |
| Renewal cycle | Typically every two years |
| Renewal deadline | The license normally expires on the last day of the nurse’s birth month in the applicable renewal year. |
| Continuing competence | 20 contact hours in the area of practice during the licensing period, or an approved national certification, with applicable targeted requirements. |
| Fees | Timely RN renewal: $68; timely LVN renewal: $45. |
| Compact status | Compact jurisdiction |
| Credentials | LVN, RN, APRN |
| Phone | (512) 305-7400 |
| Physical location | 1801 Congress Avenue, Suite 10-200, Austin, TX 78701 |
| Mailing address | 1801 Congress Avenue, Suite 10-200, Austin, TX 78701 |
| Primary official domains | bon.texas.gov, www.bon.texas.gov |
How to verify a Texas nursing license
Texas License Verification is the reviewed public verification route for Texas. The destination is hosted on www.bon.texas.gov. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result. Renewal-related transactions use Licensure renewal.
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How to interpret the result
| Field | Meaning | Risk to avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Texas credential type | Confirm the exact credential among LVN, RN, APRN; the same person may hold more than one license, approval, certificate or permit. | For Texas, treating an RN result as proof of APRN, assistant, certificate, permit or prescriptive authority. |
| Current status | Read the exact status wording published by Texas Board of Nursing, including active, inactive, expired, lapsed, probationary, suspended, revoked or restricted. | For Texas, assuming that a record appearing in search means the person may currently practice. |
| Expiration / renewal timing | Typically every two years. The license normally expires on the last day of the nurse’s birth month in the applicable renewal year. | For Texas, using a wallet card, employer roster or old screenshot instead of the live record. |
| Multistate designation | Texas is recorded as an operational Nurse Licensure Compact jurisdiction in this dataset. Verify that the individual public record is actually designated multistate and that the nurse maintains Texas or another qualifying compact state as the primary state of residence. | For Texas, assuming compact membership automatically makes every license multistate or survives a permanent residence move. |
| Public discipline or restrictions | Review public orders or restrictions linked by Texas Board of Nursing, Texas License Verification or Nursys when applicable. | Checking only expiration while ignoring conditions that limit practice. |
| Verification date | The result supports a decision as of the date it was checked. Record the live Texas verification date. | For Texas, reusing an undated or stale printout for a new employment or credentialing decision. |
Texas nursing license renewal
Named renewal system: Texas Nurse Portal.
- Complete all applicable continuing competency before applying.
- Sign in to the Texas Nurse Portal during the renewal period.
- Review disclosures and license details carefully.
- Pay the official renewal fee.
- Confirm the updated status through public verification.
Renewal cautions
- The initial licensing period can be shorter than two years.
- Targeted education can apply based on practice area or prescribing authority.
- Do not submit renewal before required competency is complete.
Continuing education or continuing competence
20 contact hours in the area of practice during the licensing period, or an approved national certification, with applicable targeted requirements.
- Nursing jurisprudence and ethics at the interval set by Board rule.
- Practice-specific requirements may include forensic evidence collection or older adult care.
- APRNs with prescriptive authority have additional pharmacotherapeutics requirements.
Records and audits: Maintain completion records and be prepared to respond to a Board audit.
Texas license by endorsement
The reviewed Texas credential set is LVN, RN, APRN. Use Texas License Verification for the public record and Licensure renewal for renewal-related work. Do not infer an advanced-practice, assistant, certificate, permit, or compact privilege from a different credential record; Compact jurisdiction. The public record host is www.bon.texas.gov, and the recorded renewal schedule is Typically every two years
No direct endorsement URL is recorded; use the detailed checklist below.
National verification and compact status
Compact jurisdiction
Texas is classified as Compact jurisdiction. The recorded renewal cycle is Typically every two years and the authority model is State nursing regulatory board. Confirm primary residence, the exact license designation, and restrictions in the current official record before relying on compact authority.
Published fee records
| Transaction | Credential | Amount | Source note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timely renewal | RN | $68 | Biennial RN renewal Official source ↗ |
| Timely renewal | LVN | $45 | Biennial LVN renewal Official source ↗ |
| Endorsement | RN/LVN | $150 | Quick fee summary includes NJE fee Official source ↗ |
| APRN renewal | APRN | $54 | APRN credential renewal Official source ↗ |
Texas Board of Nursing contact and location
Fax: (512) 305-7401
Confirm current service hours before calling or visiting.
5 reviewed official destinations for Texas
Texas License Verification ↗
Official Texas Board of Nursing license verification page.
Current primary official source · reviewed July 28, 2026Licensure renewal ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Continuing competency ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Fee schedule ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Texas Board of Nursing ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Frequently asked questions
Who regulates nursing licenses in Texas?
Texas Board of Nursing. The Texas Board of Nursing regulates vocational nurses, registered nurses and advanced practice registered nurses. Public license verification and authenticated Nurse Portal services are separate systems.
What is the reviewed Texas license lookup?
Texas License Verification. Texas License Verification is the reviewed public verification route for Texas. The destination is hosted on www.bon.texas.gov. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result. Renewal-related transactions use Licensure renewal.
When is a Texas nursing license renewed?
Typically every two years. The license normally expires on the last day of the nurse’s birth month in the applicable renewal year.
What CE or competence applies in Texas?
20 contact hours in the area of practice during the licensing period, or an approved national certification, with applicable targeted requirements.
What fee information is published for Texas?
Timely RN renewal: $68; timely LVN renewal: $45.
How can I contact the nursing authority in Texas?
Texas Board of Nursing publishes (512) 305-7400 and 1801 Congress Avenue, Suite 10-200, Austin, TX 78701.