Texas CME requirements for physicians
CME by stateInformational only. CME rules change and vary by license type. Confirm current requirements directly with your state medical board before relying on them.
CME hours as stated by the source48 hours every 2 years
| Item | Summary |
|---|---|
| Licensing board | Texas Medical Board |
| CME hours | 48 hours every 2 years |
| Renewal cycle | Biennial |
| Category notes | At least 24 hours formal Category 1 or 1A; at least 2 of those hours in medical ethics or professional responsibility. |
| Required topics | Direct patient care physicians have pain management and opioid prescribing education requirements; all physicians have nutrition and metabolic health education. |
For OB-GYN practice owners: tracking CME for every physician and advanced practice clinician supports credentialing and payer readiness, and buyers often review license and CME records in diligence. See the CME hub.