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Renewal and PDH at a glance
| Renewal cycle | Historically one year; transitioning to a two-year cycle. September 2026 PE renewals cover 16 months, expiring January 2028. |
|---|---|
| PDH hours required | 15 PDH per renewal cycle; 30 PDH for a renewal cycle of two years or more |
| Ethics hours | At least 1 ethics hour for a 15-PDH cycle; 2 ethics hours for a two-year cycle |
| State laws or rules hours | Check with your board |
| Carryover | Check with your board |
| Path to a PE license | ABET-accredited engineering degree, FE exam, about four years of qualifying experience under a PE, then the PE exam |
| Firm registration | Check with your board |
| Other notes | The September 2026 renewal requires 15 hours, including at least 1 ethics hour; the next renewal in 2028 has the same requirements because the 2026 renewal is under two years. Two-year requirements apply when the next renewal period is two years or more. |
What this means for firm owners in Texas
Track each PE’s renewal date and PDH records. Texas has historically used an annual renewal cycle and is transitioning to a two-year cycle. The September 2026 renewal covers 16 months and expires in January 2028. It requires 15 PDH, including at least 1 ethics hour. The following renewal in 2028 has the same requirements because the 2026 period is under two years. For periods of two years or more, the stated requirement is 30 PDH, including 2 ethics hours.
When hiring a PE licensed elsewhere, check the Texas board’s comity process and ask whether the applicant has an NCEES Record. Confirm firm registration requirements on the board site.
Owner checklist
- Keep a renewal date and PDH record for each PE on staff.
- For September 2026 renewals, confirm each PE has 15 PDH, including at least 1 ethics hour.
- Plan for the next renewal in 2028, and check the board’s requirements if a renewal period is two years or more.
- For out-of-state PE hires, check the board’s comity process and NCEES Record information, and confirm firm registration requirements on the board site.
Sources
- https://pels.texas.gov/
- https://pels.texas.gov/cep.htm
- https://pels.texas.gov/two_year_renewal_faq.html
