⚡️ Quick Answer

Yes, if your license has been expired for less than 3 years.

You can still complete your required Texas continuing education and renew your license. The renewal process depends on how long your license has been expired, so the steps may vary.

⏰ Expired 90 Days or Less

Your renewal is straightforward.

You'll need to:

• Complete your required Texas CE hours

• Pay the TDLR late renewal fee (1.5 times the standard renewal fee)

• Renew your license through the TDLR online portal

📅 Expired More Than 90 Days but Less Than 18 Months

You can still renew your license.

You'll need to:

• Complete your required Texas CE hours

• Pay the TDLR late renewal fee (2 times the standard renewal fee)

• Renew through the TDLR online portal

📋 Expired More Than 18 Months but Less Than 3 Years

You may still renew your license, but TDLR requires additional approval.

You'll need to:

• Complete your required Texas CE hours

• Submit a Request to Executive Director form to TDLR

• Receive approval before completing the renewal process

• Pay the required renewal fee

🚫 Expired 3 Years or More

A license that has been expired for 3 years or longer cannot be renewed.

Instead, you'll need to apply as a new applicant and meet TDLR's current licensing requirements, which may include additional fees and examinations.

💡 Before You Start Your Course

Your CE course is based on how long you've held your license, not how long it has been expired.

If you've been licensed for:

• Less than 15 years → Complete the 4 Hour CE Course

• 15 years or more → Complete the 2 Hour CE Course

🎯 The Bottom Line

An expired license doesn't always mean you have to start over.

If your license has been expired for less than 3 years, you can usually complete your required CE, follow TDLR's renewal process, and get back to doing what you love.

At My CE Space, we're here to make the continuing education part simple, so you can focus on getting your license back in good standing.