Direct answer
The responsible authority is Texas Board of Nursing. Use the verified contact details and task-specific official links on this page.
Texas source-reviewed jurisdiction snapshot
| Item | Reviewed detail |
|---|---|
| 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 |
For Texas, 4 primary official source records and 8 labeled official destinations support this jurisdiction guide.
Responsible licensing authority
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.
1801 Congress Avenue, Suite 10-200, Austin, TX 78701Open map ↗
Fax: (512) 305-7401
Confirm current service hours and walk-in availability before visiting.
Which office or system should you use?
| Goal | Route | Why and what to prepare |
|---|---|---|
| Verify current license status | NCSBN License Verification Guidance | Use the reviewed Texas primary-source route to confirm legal name, credential, status, expiration and public restrictions. Search by license number when available and document the live Texas result date. |
| Renew or reactivate a license | Licensure Renewal | Texas renewal eligibility, declarations and payments belong in the official account or renewal system. Follow this published timing: The license normally expires on the last day of the nurse’s birth month in the applicable renewal year. |
| Check CE or continuing competence | Texas CNE and Competency | Texas rules can differ by credential, first renewal, practice hours, mandatory topics or national certification. Review the exact requirement before buying coursework: 20 contact hours in the area of practice during the licensing period, or an approved national certification, with applicable targeted requirements. |
| Apply by endorsement | NCSBN License Verification Guidance | The Texas destination authority decides application eligibility, documents, fingerprints, fees and any temporary authority. Use Nursys when the original jurisdiction participates or follow the Board’s alternative instructions. |
| Use the account or transaction portal | Licensure Renewal | Authenticated Texas transactions and messages should occur only in the authority-named system. Confirm the browser domain is one of the reviewed official domains: bon.texas.gov, www.bon.texas.gov. |
| Check complaints or public discipline | official complaint and discipline resource | License status and public discipline are separate questions in Texas. For Texas, open any public order or restriction linked by the authority; do not rely on social posts or an old screenshot. |
| Contact the licensing authority | Texas Board of Nursing | For Texas, use the responsible office for a missing document, status discrepancy, credential routing or application message. Call (512) 305-7400 with the credential, license or application number available; do not email sensitive documents unless given a secure route. |
| Use national verification or monitoring | Nursys QuickConfirm / e-Notify when accepted | Nursys can support participating-board national verification, endorsement verification and monitoring, but the Texas authority remains the source for local requirements. 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. |
Complete official task destinations
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, 2026Nurse Licensure Compact ↗
National compact resource used with the Texas status recorded as Compact jurisdiction; individual eligibility depends on the actual license designation and primary state of residence.
National official source · reviewed July 28, 2026NCLEX Official Website ↗
Official NCLEX information for examination candidates applying through Texas Board of Nursing; passing the exam does not itself create a Texas license.
National official source · reviewed July 28, 2026NCSBN License Verification Guidance ↗
National licensing guidance used to interpret verification categories; the local Texas source remains Texas License Verification.
National official source · reviewed July 28, 2026Nursys QuickConfirm and e-Notify ↗
National participating-board service used alongside Texas License Verification for Texas; follow Texas Board of Nursing instructions for endorsement or monitoring.
National official service · reviewed July 28, 2026Before contacting the authority
- Confirm which credential and authority apply, especially in split-board jurisdictions.
- Have the application type, license number or transaction reference available.
- Ask a specific question about a missing item, renewal eligibility, status or credential assignment.
- Do not email Social Security numbers, payment-card details or background documents unless the authority explicitly instructs a secure method.
- Record the date, office or unit contacted and the response.
- Verify final license status in the public lookup system.
Frequently asked questions
Which office handles nursing licenses in Texas?
Texas Board of Nursing.
What is the published phone number?
(512) 305-7400
Is there a separate mailing address?
1801 Congress Avenue, Suite 10-200, Austin, TX 78701
What should I prepare before contacting the authority?
Have the credential, application type, license number or transaction reference ready, but do not send sensitive records to an unverified address.
Is phone guidance proof of licensure?
No. Verify the final license status in the official public lookup system.
Should I visit the office without checking first?
No. Confirm office hours, walk-in availability and the correct unit before traveling.