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Texas Nursing laws and rules CE for nurses
Laws-and-rules courses are state specific by design: hours earned for one state's nurse practice act generally do not transfer to another state.
- Instant certificate
- Finish on your phone
- Accepted online CE
How Texas words this requirement
| License | Requirement | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| RN | Nursing Jurisprudence & Ethics | 2 hours |
- Courses available
- 7 courses
- Reporting
- Self-report
- Compact state
- Yes
- Last verified
- 2026-06-22
Source: Placeholder citation: 22 TAC §216.3 (admin-managed field).. Texas Board of Nursing
Nursing laws and rules CE written for Texas
These courses name Texas in their own records.
2 contact hoursExplains how Texas nursing law, Board rules, peer review, reporting duties, and ethical standards guide safe RN and LVN practice.
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Nursing laws and rules CE courses
Matched on the topic, not on Texas's rules. Check your own renewal requirements before you count these hours.
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Every Texas hour, one payment
Nursing laws and rules CE plus the rest of your Texas requirement, unlimited for a year.
One-time payment · unlimited contact hours for 12 months · certificates the moment you finish.
Common questions
- Does Texas require laws and rules of nursing CE?
- Yes. The Texas Board of Nursing lists Nursing Jurisprudence & Ethics (2 hours, RN).
- Is online laws and rules of nursing CE accepted in Texas?
- Yes — self-paced online coursework from an approved provider is accepted. Your certificate names the topic, which is what a board audit asks for.
- How does Texas receive the hours?
- User self-attestation; audit on request
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