Professional License Requirements in Texas
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Acupuncturist
2625 hours education $55,500 - $56,500 Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners
Architect
4000 hours education $84,500 - $85,500 Texas Board of Architectural Examiners
Audiologist
5000 hours education $79,500 - $80,500 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation — Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists
Barber
1500 hours education $8,605 - $9,605 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation — Barbers Program
Chiropractor
4200 hours education $130,500 - $131,500 Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Contractor
0 hours education $100 - $500 No state-level licensing — regulated at city/county level
Cosmetologist
1500 hours education $6,000 - $17,000 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) — Cosmetology Program
Court Reporter
2400 hours education $21,500 - $22,500 Texas Court Reporters Certification Board
Cpa
150 hours education $1,800 - $3,500 Texas State Board of Public Accountancy (TSBPA)
Dental Assistant
0 hours education $500 - $1,300 Texas State Board of Dental Examiners
Dental Hygienist
2200 hours education $27,500 - $28,500 Texas State Board of Dental Examiners
Dietitian
1800 hours education $51,500 - $52,500 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation — Dietitians
Electrician
0 hours education $150 - $450 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) — Electricians Program
Funeral Director
2400 hours education $22,500 - $23,500 Texas Funeral Service Commission
Home Inspector
194 hours education $4,000 - $5,000 Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC)
Hvac Technician
2000 hours education $3,300 - $4,300 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) — Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Program
Insurance Adjuster
40 hours education $500 - $1,200 Texas Department of Insurance
Insurance Agent
40 hours education $300 - $650 Texas Department of Insurance (TDI)
Landscape Architect
4000 hours education $54,500 - $55,500 Texas Board of Architectural Examiners — Landscape Architects
Locksmith
48 hours education $1,300 - $2,300 Texas Department of Public Safety Private Security Bureau
Massage Therapist
500 hours education $7,000 - $8,000 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) — Massage Therapy
Medical Assistant
720 hours education $7,500 - $8,500 No state licensing required
Mortgage Loan Officer
23 hours education $1,000 - $2,000 Texas Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending
Notary Public
0 hours education $50 - $140 Texas Secretary of State
Nursing
1500 hours education $19,500 - $20,500 Texas Board of Nursing
Occupational Therapist
3500 hours education $74,500 - $75,500 Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
Optician
0 hours education $500 - $500 No state licensing authority
Paralegal
720 hours education $8,500 - $9,500 State Bar of Texas — Paralegal Division
Paramedic
170 hours education $1,500 - $2,500 Texas Department of State Health Services - EMS Certification Program
Personal Trainer
100 hours education $700 - $1,700 No state licensing required
Pest Control
0 hours education $1,000 - $2,000 Texas Department of Agriculture — Pesticide Programs
Pharmacy Technician
0 hours education $500 - $1,200 Texas State Board of Pharmacy
Phlebotomist
80 hours education $900 - $1,900 No state licensing required
Physical Therapist
4500 hours education $84,500 - $85,500 Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
Pilot
80 hours education $11,500 - $12,500 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Plumber
0 hours education $185 - $450 Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners
Private Investigator
0 hours education $2,000 - $3,000 Texas Department of Public Safety — Private Security Bureau (PSB)
Real Estate Appraiser
150 hours education $4,300 - $5,300 Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board
Real Estate Broker
900 hours education $1,000 - $2,000 Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC)
Respiratory Therapist
2200 hours education $24,500 - $25,500 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation – Respiratory Care
Security Guard
6 hours education $500 - $750 Texas Department of Public Safety — Private Security Bureau
Social Worker
3000 hours education $51,500 - $52,500 Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council — Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners
Speech Pathologist
2400 hours education $59,500 - $60,500 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation – Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists
Surveyor
3000 hours education $35,500 - $36,500 Texas Board of Professional Land Surveying
Tax Preparer
0 hours education $500 - $750 Internal Revenue Service
Teacher
3400 hours education $34,500 - $35,500 Texas Education Agency (TEA) / State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC)
Truck Driver
160 hours education $4,900 - $5,900 Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)
Veterinary Technician
2000 hours education $13,875 - $14,875 Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
Welder
600 hours education $6,000 - $7,000 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)