Steps to Obtain Texas License
Here's a simple step-by-step guide to help you navigate the licensure process:
- Earn Your Master's Degree: Start by earning your Master's degree from an accredited CAA program.
- Complete Coursework and Clinical Experience: Ensure that the Intern in Speech-Language Pathology Course Work and Clinical Experience Form is completed by your CAA-accredited Program Director.
- Clinical Fellowship: Complete your clinical fellowship and submit the required forms.
- Exams: Complete and pass both the Praxis Exam and the Jurisprudence Exam.
- Submit Application: Submit your application, including official transcripts and fees.
- Criminal History Review: After submission, instructions will be sent to complete a criminal history review and fingerprints.
Congratulations, you've completed the Texas Licensure process!
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
When renewing your State of Texas license, related documentation can be scanned and uploaded directly to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) website.
Visit the TDLR Website: For more detailed information and to complete the application process, visit the TDLR website.
In Person: Visit TDLR at 920 Colorado Street, Austin, TX 78701. Lobby hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST Monday through Friday.
Phone: TDLR Customer Service team members are available by phone from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. CST Monday through Friday.
In-state only: (800) 803-9202
(512) 463-6599
Fax: (512) 463-9468
Relay Texas-TDD: (800) 735-2989
Note: TDLR has discontinued their email service. To contact TDLR online, please use the contact form on their website.
Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association (TSHA)
The Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association (TSHA) is a membership-based association for speech-language pathologists, audiologists, consumers, and students. It is important to note that TSHA does not govern or regulate licensure for speech-language pathologists or audiologists. For information on TSHA and ASHA-approved Continuing Education (CE) opportunities, visit the TSHA Continuing Education Center.
For more information, please follow this link.
