Current CNE Tracking Information

Beginning September 1, 2026, nurses will need to upload all required Continuing Education (CE) certificates prior to renewing their license. This is a result of Senate Bill 912, passed during the 89th Legislative Session. Development and testing are underway to make this as smooth as possible for nurses.

Here is what we know so far:

Starting in September 2026, you will upload your CE certificates within your Texas Nurse Portal. No extra logins or accounts to maintain. Best of all, no extra subscriptions or fees!

This new process will take some time to roll out. Initial development is underway and is focusing on a module for nurses to upload copies of their CE certificates. Later phases of development will aim to create a way for approved CE providers to upload completion certificates on behalf of a nurse.

Uploading your CE for previous licensure cycles is not required. For licenses renewed September 2026 and beyond, you will need to upload proof of your CE.

Board staff is developing some concrete information on this new process, including a step-by-step guide for uploading CEs within the Texas Nurses Portal. As more information develops, we will share it on our website, our social media page and in our Quarterly Bulletin.

More about what CE is required:

The CE requirements did not change for nurses. What did change is that all nurses must upload their copies. Previously, only nurses chosen by random audit or those trying to reactivate an inactive license had to upload their copies.

Need help on determining what CE you need? Use this CHECKLIST to guide you.

Make sure your CE is from an approved provider. Check out the list of approved CE credentialing agencies that approve CE offerings.