Texas Land Surveyors License Requirements

Whether you're just getting started or a seasoned pro, McKissock will help you meet the necessary land surveyors educational requirements in Texas that you need to renew your license.

3 Mandatory Hours
9 Elective Hours
12 Total Hours
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Here's what you need to renew your Texas Land Surveyors license

The information below is a summary of the minimum requirements set forth by the Texas Board of Prof. Land Surveying. For a more detailed requirements breakdown, please see the board's site.
If you hold Land Surveyors licenses in multiple states, please make sure to check each state's requirements.

Texas Land Surveyors: Land Surveyor

Total Hours Required: 12
Mandatory Hours: 3
Elective Hours: 9
Renewal Cycle in Months: 12
License Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Education Cycle in Months: 12
Next Education Due Date: 12/31/2026

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Beginning with the 2026 renewal cycle, Professional Land Surveyor license expiration dates are transitioning from annual renewal to a biennial (two year) renewal schedule, with standardized January or July expiration dates. 

  • For your 2026 renewal, the current 2025–2026 continuing education requirements remain in effect. Licensees must complete 12 PDH, including 3 PDH in ethics. 
  • The subsequent renewal period (2029) will require compliance with the new biennial continuing education requirements, consisting of 24 PDH, including 4 PDH in ethics.
     

For details on how existing licenses are being transitioned to the new two year renewal cycle, Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors' FAQ page.
 

Online Limitations

There are no online limitations.

Roster

No roster required

Governing Agency

Name: Texas Board of Prof. Land Surveying
Phone: 5122395263
Fax: 5122395253
Website: http://www.txls.state.tx.us/
Address: 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building A Suite 156, MC-230 Austin, 78753
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Note: This license renewal information is provided as a convenience only and is subject to change at any time. It's ultimately the responsibility of the licensee to be sure that he or she is meeting all requirements for each license and corresponding renewal period.