Texas Nurse Practitioner (APRN) CE audits & penalties

What happens if a advanced practice registered nurse (aprn) misses CE requirements in Texas, and how the board checks compliance — sourced from the official board.

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The Board's 2019 rulemaking material describes delinquent APRN reactivation add-ons of $60 (less than 90 days late) or $120 (more than 90 days late), each plus the current renewal fee, but current official amounts could not be confirmed for 2026.Verify with board

How compliance is checked

No audit process appears in the available data. Keep your certificates regardless — boards can request proof of completion at renewal or during an investigation.

Official source: Texas Board of Nursing (official)

⚠️Don't learn this the hard way. Penalties are set by the board and can change — verify against the official source before relying on this summary.

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