{"id":2761,"date":"2026-07-16T15:03:58","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T15:03:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/blog\/?p=2761"},"modified":"2026-07-16T16:41:10","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T16:41:10","slug":"do-texas-nurses-have-to-upload-ce-certificates-sb-912-explained","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/blog\/2026\/07\/16\/do-texas-nurses-have-to-upload-ce-certificates-sb-912-explained\/","title":{"rendered":"Do Texas Nurses Have to Upload CE Certificates? (SB 912 Explained)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Last reviewed:<\/strong>\u00a0July 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re renewing a Texas nursing license on or after&nbsp;<strong>September 1, 2026<\/strong>, the answer is&nbsp;<strong>yes<\/strong>. Under&nbsp;<strong>Texas Senate Bill (SB) 912<\/strong>, nurses must upload their continuing education (CE) certificates through the&nbsp;<strong>Texas Nurse Portal<\/strong>&nbsp;before completing license renewal. While the submission process has changed,&nbsp;<strong>Texas continuing education requirements themselves have not changed<\/strong>. You must still complete the CE that applies to your license and practice before renewing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Texas SB 912: Quick Facts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>State:<\/strong>\u00a0Texas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Effective date:<\/strong>\u00a0September 1, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Who is affected:<\/strong>\u00a0Texas nurses renewing their licenses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What&#8217;s new:<\/strong>\u00a0CE certificates must be uploaded through the Texas Nurse Portal before renewal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Did the CE requirements change?<\/strong>\u00a0No. Existing continuing education requirements remain in effect.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Renewal schedule:<\/strong>\u00a0Based on your birth month<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Need to complete your Texas nursing CE before renewing?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/course-details\/242\"><strong>TEXAS NURSING CE RENEWAL PACKAGE \u2013 20 CONTACT HOURS | RN &amp; LVN<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is Texas SB 912?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Texas Senate Bill 912 changes&nbsp;<strong>how nurses document continuing education<\/strong>&nbsp;for license renewal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Previously, nurses generally certified that they had completed the required continuing education and retained certificates in case they were selected for an audit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beginning with renewals on or after&nbsp;<strong>September 1, 2026<\/strong>, nurses must upload their continuing education certificates through the Texas Nurse Portal as part of the renewal process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Importantly, the Texas Board of Nursing has stated that&nbsp;<strong>SB 912 does not change the underlying continuing education requirements<\/strong>. Nurses must still complete the education required for their license type and practice area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Changed Under SB 912?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Before September 1, 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most Texas nurses:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Completed their required continuing education<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kept certificates with their records<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certified compliance during license renewal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submitted certificates only if requested during an audit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Beginning September 1, 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Texas nurses renewing their licenses must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Complete the required continuing education<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Download and save their certificates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upload CE certificates through the Texas Nurse Portal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete the renewal process using the new documentation requirements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The biggest change is&nbsp;<strong>how continuing education is documented<\/strong>, not the number of required CE hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Didn&#8217;t Change?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>SB 912 did&nbsp;<strong>not<\/strong>&nbsp;create new continuing education requirements for Texas nurses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are still responsible for completing the continuing education required for your:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>License type<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practice area<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Renewal cycle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mandatory Texas CE topics, when applicable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The Texas Board of Nursing has emphasized that SB 912 changes the submission process rather than the continuing education requirements themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Your CE Certificates Matter More Than Ever<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Because certificates must now be uploaded before renewal, it&#8217;s important to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Complete all required continuing education before renewing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Download each certificate after successful course completion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Save copies for your records<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have your certificates available when accessing the Texas Nurse Portal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Waiting until the last minute to locate certificates could delay your renewal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Complete Your Texas Nursing CE Before You Renew<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Renew Now CE offers a&nbsp;<strong>Texas Nursing License Renewal CE Package<\/strong>&nbsp;designed to help Texas nurses complete their required continuing education online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The package includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Texas-required continuing education topics included in the package<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fully online, self-paced courses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Instant certificates after successful course completion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mobile-friendly access<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>With SB 912 requiring certificate uploads during renewal, having your certificates available immediately after completing your courses can simplify the renewal process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/course-details\/242\">View the Texas Nursing License Renewal CE Package<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do Texas nurses have to upload CE certificates?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. Beginning with renewals on or after&nbsp;<strong>September 1, 2026<\/strong>, Texas nurses must upload continuing education certificates through the Texas Nurse Portal as part of the renewal process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Did SB 912 change the number of CE hours I need?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No. The Texas Board of Nursing states that SB 912 changes the documentation and submission process, not the underlying continuing education requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do I still need to keep my CE certificates?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. Download and retain your certificates after completing each course. You&#8217;ll need them for the Texas Nurse Portal upload process and should also keep copies for your records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I complete Texas nursing CE online?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. Texas nurses may complete qualifying continuing education through approved online providers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does the Renew Now CE package provide certificates?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. Renew Now CE provides an instant certificate after successful completion of each course, allowing you to download and save your documentation for renewal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Checklist Before Renewing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before renewing your Texas nursing license:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Complete all continuing education required for your license<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Download every CE certificate after successful course completion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Save your certificates in an easily accessible location<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upload your CE certificates through the Texas Nurse Portal when renewing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit your renewal before your license expiration date<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Preparing your continuing education documentation in advance can help make the new SB 912 renewal process smoother.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>This article summarizes current Texas nursing renewal requirements for informational purposes only. Requirements may change. Always verify current renewal requirements with the Texas Board of Nursing before renewing your license.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Last reviewed:\u00a0July 2026 If you&#8217;re renewing a Texas nursing license on or after&nbsp;September 1, 2026, the answer is&nbsp;yes. Under&nbsp;Texas Senate Bill (SB) 912, nurses must upload their continuing education (CE) certificates through the&nbsp;Texas Nurse Portal&nbsp;before completing license renewal. While the submission process has changed,&nbsp;Texas continuing education requirements themselves have not changed. You must still complete &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/blog\/2026\/07\/16\/do-texas-nurses-have-to-upload-ce-certificates-sb-912-explained\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Do Texas Nurses Have to Upload CE Certificates? 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