Texas Optometry (OD) license renewal deadline

When optometrist licenses come due in Texas, sourced from the official board.

January 1Verify with board

Every 2 years

Board wording: License expires January 1; renewal payment is due December 31. Texas uses staggered biennial renewal with odd/even license cohorts, so the two-year cycle is license-specific.

How this deadline works

Deadline type

Fixed calendar date

Renewal cycle

Every 2 years

Grace period

None confirmed. Renewal forms show late-fee stages after December 31 and again after March 31, but no practice-authorized grace period was confirmed.

Reporting

report CE proof through the Board's CE tracking system

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

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See the full picture: Texas Optometry (OD) CE requirements
Know what counts: Texas Optometry (OD) CE category requirements
What it costs: Texas Optometry (OD) license renewal fees
Audits & penalties: Texas Optometry (OD) CE audits & penalties
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Texas Optometry (OD) license renewal deadline

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