Licensure Renewal Waiver to Expire September 30, 2020

On March 23, 2020, the Office of the Governor granted a waiver of Texas Occupations Code 301.301(c), (c-1), and (f), 22 Tex. Admin. Code 223.1(a)(5), 22 Tex. Admin. Code 217.6(a), and 22 Tex. Admin. Code 216.8(d)(1). As a result of these waived regulations, beginning on March, 23, 2020, Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs), Registered Nurses (RNs), and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) were provided a grace period until September 30, 2020 to renew their license/s without any late fees incurred or need to submit evidence of continuing education to meet continuing competency requirements for renewal.

Please be advised that this waiver expires on September 30, 2020. To renew your license, please visit the Texas Nurse Portal at: https://www.bon.texas.gov/texasnurseportal/