State Licensure Requirements

Texas

Nursing Home Administrator Licensure

PO Box 149030, Mail Code E-420
Austin, TX 78714-9030
Work: (512) 438-2015
Fax: (512) 438-2052
https://hhs.texas.gov/doing-business-hhs/licensing-credentialing-regulation/credentialing/nf-administrators-licensing-enforcement

NHA Licensure Requirements

Minimum Age: None
Minimum Education: Bachelors
Criminal Background Check Required: Both Initial and Renewal
Renewal Period: Biennial
Offer Temporary/Provisional License: Yes

Accepts HSE for Licensure:

The HSE™ is recognized as a new licensure type.
The state regulatory exam is still required.

Fees

Application Fee: 100
Licensure Fee: 250
Renewal Fee: 250
State Exam Fee: 190

Administrator In Training (AIT) Requirements

Number of Hours
Minimum: 1000

Examination Requirements

NAB NHA & CORE National: Yes
State: Yes

Continuing Education (CE) Requirements

Number of Hours Required: 40
Frequency: Biennial

Residential Care/Assisted Living Licensure (RCAL)

PO Box 149030, Mail Code E-420
Austin, TX 78714-9030
Work: (512) 438-2015
Fax: (512) 438-2052
https://hhs.texas.gov/doing-business-hhs/licensing-credentialing-regulation/credentialing/nf-administrators-licensing-enforcement

RCAL Licensure Requirements

Minimum Age: 18
Minimum Education: High School

Examination Requirements

NAB NHA National: No
State: No

Continuing Education (CE) Requirements

Number of Hours Required: 12
Frequency: Annual