What CE categories are required for optometrists in Texas?

Diagnostic therapeutic — 24 hours in diagnostic/therapeutic CE: 24 hours; General — Remaining 5 hours general, which may be diagnostic/therapeutic or practice management: 5 hours; Human trafficking — 1 hour human trafficking prevention CE: 1 hours; Professional responsibility — 2 hours professional responsibility, with one hour required in each year of the biennium: 2 hours. Board rules change — verify against the official source.

Texas Optometry (OD) CE category requirements

How the 32 CE hours every 2 years breaks down by category for optometrists in Texas, sourced from the official board.

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Required categories

Diagnostic therapeutic — 24 hours in diagnostic/therapeutic CE

24h

General — Remaining 5 hours general, which may be diagnostic/therapeutic or practice management

Human trafficking — 1 hour human trafficking prevention CE

Professional responsibility — 2 hours professional responsibility, with one hour required in each year of the biennium

CE proof must be reported through the Board's CE tracking system. CE is reported per biennial renewal; the 2026 Board CE guidance governs provider categories. Current CPR or BLS certification required for renewal under 22 TAC §273.17; CPR may earn 2 general hours and BLS may earn 4 general hours.

Official source: Texas Optometry Board - CE Guidance for Providers (2026)

Full requirements: Texas Optometry (OD) CE requirements
When it's due: Texas Optometry (OD) license renewal deadline
What it costs: Texas Optometry (OD) license renewal fees
Audits & penalties: Texas Optometry (OD) CE audits & penalties

⚠️Board rules change. Verify every figure against the official source before relying on it.

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