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Texas plumbing continuing education requirements

All 2 Texas plumbing license types we track need continuing education: 6 hours each. The rules, the sources and the date we last checked them are below.

Full rule details
Verified dataLast checked Oct 17, 2026, next review due July 2027

Informational: verify with the issuing board.

Track your CE hours and renewal datesTexas Plumbing renewal guide

6 hours of CE

Applies to the Master Plumber

CE hours
6 hours
Renewal cycle
Every year
Renewal deadline
License is valid for 1 year and renews annually on its expiration date. TSBPE staggers expiration dates; a Master license has the same expiration date as the holder's Journeyman license. Online payment is allowed only within 2 months before expiration or up to 275 days after expiration.
License level
State license
Board
Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners

The CE rules, as recorded from the sources

Hours and topics

  • At least 3 of the 6 hours must cover health protection, energy conservation and water conservation (Occ. Code 1301.404).

Who approves courses

  • 6 hours of continuing professional education each year from a TSBPE-approved provider, completed before renewal.
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: (512) 936-5200
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Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
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6 hours of CE

Applies to the Responsible Master Plumber (RMP) designation - plumbing business

CE hours
6 hours
Renewal cycle
Every year
Renewal deadline
Renews with the Master Plumber license each year on its expiration date. The RMP renewal period opens 90 days before the expiration date.
License level
State license
Board
Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners

The CE rules, as recorded from the sources

Hours and topics

  • Same 6 hours CPE as Master license; RMP page itself lists no CE.
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: (512) 936-5200
Track these CE hours
Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
Sources (4)

How CE fits into the Texas renewal

Our records count these hours per renewal, so the renewal deadline is the date to plan around. Finish the courses early enough for the hours to be reported and for the certificates to reach you, then renew on the official site. The full renewal rules, fees and late fees are in the Texas Plumbing renewal guide.

Texas Plumbing CE questions

Answers come from the records above. Informational: verify with the issuing board.

How many CE hours does a Texas plumbing license need?

Master Plumber: 6 hours (the license renews every year). Responsible Master Plumber (RMP) designation - plumbing business: 6 hours (the license renews every year). Check with Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners before you rely on it.

What does Texas plumbing continuing education have to cover?

For the Master Plumber: At least 3 of the 6 hours must cover health protection, energy conservation and water conservation (Occ. Code 1301.404). Check with Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners before you rely on it.

Who approves Texas plumbing CE courses?

For the Master Plumber: 6 hours of continuing professional education each year from a TSBPE-approved provider, completed before renewal. Check with Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners before you rely on it.

When do Texas plumbing CE hours have to be done?

For the Master Plumber: Master Plumber: License is valid for 1 year and renews annually on its expiration date. TSBPE staggers expiration dates; a Master license has the same expiration date as the holder's Journeyman license. Online payment is allowed only within 2 months before expiration or up to 275 days after expiration. Check with Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners before you rely on it.

Sources

Spot something out of date?

Informational only. Check it with the issuing board. Licensing rules, deadlines and CE requirements change, fee amounts are approximate, and this page can be out of date. It is not legal advice, and we are not affiliated with any state board. Read the disclaimer.

This information is here to help you plan, not to replace the board. Fee amounts are approximate and may be out of date. Deadlines and continuing education rules change too, sometimes without much notice. Always confirm with your licensing board and its official site before you rely on a date or an amount. This is not legal advice.

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