Medical License Renewal in Texas — 2026 Complete Guide

1 Step-by-Step: Renewing Your Texas Medical License

Follow these steps to renew your medical license with the Texas Medical Board (TMB):

1. Complete 48 hours of CME credits with at least 24 in formal Category 1/1A courses
2. Ensure all CME is reported and verifiable in CE Broker
3. Log into the Texas Medical Board online portal and begin your renewal application
4. Complete the biennial registration form and answer practice questions
5. Pay the $491 biennial registration fee and submit

2 Texas CME Requirements

48 CME credits per 24-month biennial registration period. At least 24 must be formal Category 1 or 1A courses. Beginning September 1, 2026, physicians performing forensic exams on sexual assault survivors must complete 2 hours of CME in forensic evidence collection. All CME verified through CE Broker.

Tracking your CME across multiple states is one of the most time-consuming parts of credential management. CredentialDOMD automatically monitors your CME progress and alerts you when you're falling behind, so you never miss a requirement.

3 Common Pitfalls to Avoid

These are the mistakes Texas physicians most commonly make during renewal:

• At least half of your 48 CME credits must be in formal Category 1 or 1A courses -- informal credits alone won't suffice
• TMB verifies CME compliance through CE Broker; if your credits aren't in the system, you cannot renew
• The 24-month CME timeline is tied to your registration period, not the calendar year
• New forensic evidence collection CME requirement takes effect September 1, 2026 for qualifying physicians

4 Frequently Asked Questions