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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.

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How Texas words this requirement

Texas laws and rules of nursing requirements by license type
LicenseRequirementHours
RNNursing Jurisprudence & Ethics2 hours
Courses available
8 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.

A registered nurse and licensed vocational nurse reviewing Texas nursing regulations and a patient-safety report together at a clinical workstation.2 contact hours
Law & Ethics

Explains how Texas nursing law, Board rules, peer review, reporting duties, and ethical standards guide safe RN and LVN practice.

Updated Sep 19, 2026
$10.00($5 per contact hour) or included with All-AccessView course
A registered nurse in a private examination room calmly reviews consent choices with a fully clothed adult patient while a sealed evidence kit rests on a separate clean surface.2 contact hours
Law & Ethics

Prepares nurses to deliver trauma-informed medical care, collect and preserve sexual assault evidence, document objectively, and maintain chain of custody.

Updated Sep 19, 2026
$10.00($5 per contact hour) or included with All-AccessView course

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.

A nurse in navy scrubs and a lawyer in a charcoal suit sit on one side of a plain meeting table while three panel members in business clothes sit opposite, one of them speaking, with closed folders on the table.3 contact hours
Clinical Practice

This course is designed for nurses who frequently interact with legal professionals, serve on hospital committees like peer review or risk management, are considering further education in law, or simply wish to deepen their understanding of the legal aspects embedded in their daily practice and documentation.

Updated Sep 19, 2026
$15.00($5 per contact hour) or included with All-AccessView course
A nurse in navy scrubs sits facing an adult in a sweater and trousers. The adult is speaking, and the nurse listens beside an unused examination couch.3 contact hours
Clinical Practice

This course focuses on patient-centered adult and adolescent sexual assault medical forensic care and involves a nuanced understanding of consent, confidentiality, and objective documentation, which are foundational to upholding patient rights and delivering ethical care.

Updated Sep 19, 2026
$15.00($5 per contact hour) or included with All-AccessView course
A correctional nurse in professional clinical attire conducts a private health assessment with an incarcerated adult patient in a secure examination room while custody staff remain available outside the clinical privacy area.2 contact hours
Clinical Practice

Builds practical skills for delivering ethical, timely, evidence-based nursing care while maintaining safety and professional boundaries in correctional settings.

Updated Sep 19, 2026
$10.00($5 per contact hour) or included with All-AccessView course
Two nurses and an adult patient seated in a private clinical consultation, reviewing care choices together with attentive, respectful communication.10 contact hours
Law & Ethics

Apply current nursing ethics codes, structured reasoning, informed consent standards, advocacy practices, and professional accountability to common clinical dilemmas.

Updated Sep 19, 2026
$29.99($5 per contact hour) or included with All-AccessView course
A registered nurse at a hospital workstation securely reviewing an electronic patient record while shielding the screen from public view and protecting printed clinical information.2 contact hours
Law & Ethics

A practical, evidence-based review of HIPAA privacy, security, permitted disclosures, breach response, and nurses’ responsibilities in all U.S. care settings.

Updated Sep 19, 2026
$10.00($5 per contact hour) or included with All-AccessView course
A registered nurse conducts medication reconciliation with an adult patient in a private clinical setting while reviewing a neutral, nonbranded cannabinoid product label and documenting safety information.3 contact hours
Pharmacology

Build nursing competence in assessing, educating, and monitoring patients who use medical cannabis or cannabidiol while accounting for evidence, interactions, safety, and law.

Updated Sep 19, 2026
$15.00($5 per contact hour) or included with All-AccessView course
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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.

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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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