Texas Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Continuing Education Requirements
Texas LCDCs need 40 continuing education (CE) hours every 24 months (2 years) to renew their license.
Required CE topics
These hours are part of the 40-hour total — not in addition to it.
| Topic | Hours |
|---|---|
| Ethics | 3 |
| HIV, Hepatitis C and sexually transmitted diseases (ONE combined 6-hour bucket, not 6 each) | 6 |
| Clinical supervision (only if job duties include clinical supervision) — if you provide clinical supervision | 3 |
Renewal cycle
Biennial; the expiration date is calculated on a two-year renewal cycle from the date of original licensure.
Format limits & what counts
- Teaching: no more than one half of the required hours may be granted for courses taught by the LCDC (26 TAC 562.17).
Documentation to keep
- dated certificate with ce hours
- program or activity description
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- Texas administrative code (law.cornell.edu)
- Texas administrative code (law.cornell.edu)
- Texas board / state source (statutes.capitol.texas.gov)
Frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do Texas LCDCs need?
Texas LCDCs must complete 40 continuing education hours every 24 months (2 years) to renew.
What specific CE topics are required for Texas LCDCs?
Within the 40-hour total, Texas requires: 3 hours of ethics; 6 hours of hiv, hepatitis c and sexually transmitted diseases (one combined 6-hour bucket, not 6 each); 3 hours of clinical supervision (only if job duties include clinical supervision) (if you provide clinical supervision). The remaining hours may be general continuing education.
Do online or self-study courses count toward Texas LCDC CE?
Most formats count, but some carry per-cycle caps. See the format rules above for the specifics that apply to Texas LCDCs.
Where do these Texas LCDC CE requirements come from?
These requirements are taken directly from the licensing board's published rules, last reviewed 2026-07-14.
Can I track my Texas LCDC CE automatically?
Yes. Best CE Tracker applies these rules to your logged activities and shows exactly what you still need before renewal. Sign in with your email to start — it's free during beta.
Similar licenses in nearby states
- New Mexico LADAC
- New Mexico LSAA
- Oklahoma CADC
- Oklahoma LADC
- Arkansas AADC
- Arkansas ADC
- Louisiana CAC
- Louisiana LAC
This page is general information, not legal or compliance advice. Always confirm requirements with your licensing board.