Texas Optometry (OD) CE audits & penalties
What happens if a optometrist misses CE requirements in Texas, and how the board checks compliance — sourced from the official board.
Annual renewal due December 31; penalty fees apply to renewals with delayed continuing education after December 31 (22 TAC 273.7). Practicing without a valid current annual renewal certificate constitutes practicing without a license, subject to board discipline.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 Optometry Board - official 2023-2024 renewal form; 22 TAC 273.7 (penalty fees apply after Dec 31)
Related
- Full requirements: Texas Optometry (OD) CE requirements
- When it's due: Texas Optometry (OD) license renewal deadline
- Know what counts: Texas Optometry (OD) CE category requirements
- What it costs: Texas Optometry (OD) license renewal fees
⚠️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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