Frequently Asked Questions

HPRC Frequently Asked Questions

I have a license in another state; how can I transfer my license to Texas?  

For information on licensing requirements, license status, application status, or scope of practice, please contact the licensing or certification board for your profession. A list of licensing boards is found below.

I applied for a license; how can I check the status of my application? 

For information on licensing requirements, license status, application status, or scope of practice, please contact the licensing or certification board for your profession. A list of licensing boards is found below.

How can I verify the license status of a provider? 

For information on licensing requirements, license status, application status, or scope of practice, please contact the licensing or certification board for your profession. A list of licensing boards is found below.

How can I obtain a list of licensed professionals by county, city, state? 

For information on licensing requirements, license status, application status, or scope of practice, please contact the licensing or certification board for your profession. A list of licensing boards is found below.

Where can I find more information on education, training, licensing, or credentialing requirements for my profession?

For information on licensing requirements, license status, application status, or scope of practice, please contact the licensing or certification board for your profession. A list of licensing boards is found below.

Where can I report a professional for misconduct or file a complaint against a professional?  

Each licensing board or certification agency handles complaints for licensed professionals. Please reach out directly to the corresponding licensing or certification board. A list of licensing boards is found below.

I have a question about a report, supply table, factsheet, or other HPRC publication. Where can I find more information?

For additional information, please email HPRC@dshs.texas.gov.

I would like aggregate data for a specific region(s), profession(s), and year(s). How can I request data?

For specific data requests, please email HPRC@dshs.texas.gov.

List of Licensing or Certification Board Websites

Note: Links to external websites are not monitored by HPRC.

Licensing Board or Certification ProgramProfession(s)Additional Information
Community Health Worker or Promotor(a) Training and Certification Program | Texas DSHSCommunity Health Workers / PromotorsCommunity Health Worker Initial Certification | Texas DSHS
Council on Sex Offender Treatment | Texas Health and Human ServicesSex Offender Treatment ProvidersProfessional Licensing, Certification and Compliance | Texas Health and Human Services
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Program | Texas Health and Human ServicesLicensed Chemical Dependency CounselorsProfessional Licensing, Certification and Compliance | Texas Health and Human Services
EMS Certification and Licensure | Texas DSHSEmergency Medical Services PersonnelOnline Services (state.tx.us)
Texas State Board of Dental ExaminersDentists, Dental Hygienists, Dental AssistantsHow to Submit a Complaint​ – Texas State Board of Dental Examiners
Texas Behavioral Health Executive CouncilMarriage and Family Therapists (Associates), Professional Counselors (Associates), Psychologist (Associates), Social WorkersApply or Renew Online (Online Licensing System) – Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council
Texas Optometry BoardOptometristsOptometrists, License Information (texas.gov)
Texas State Board of PharmacyPharmacists, Pharmacist Interns, Pharmacy TechniciansLicensees (texas.gov)
Texas Department of Licensing and RegulationAthletic Trainers, Assistant Behavioral Analysts, Behavioral Analysts, Audiologists, Dietitians, Direct Entry Midwives, Dyslexia Therapists and Practitioners, Hearing Instrument Fitters and Dispensers, Massage Therapists, Orthotists and Prosthetists, Podiatrists, Sanitarians, Speech-Language Pathologists (Assistants)Complaints and Enforcement | TDLR.Texas.gov
Texas Medical BoardPhysicians, Physician Assistants, Acupuncturists, Medical Radiologic Technologists, Medical Physicists, Perfusionists, Respiratory Care Practitioners, Surgical Assistants

Home | Texas Medical Board

Texas Medical Board, Complaint Process (state.tx.us)

Texas Board of NursingAdvanced Practice Registered Nurses (Clinical Nurse Specialists, Nurse Anesthetists, Nurse Midwives, Nurse Practitioners), Licensed Vocational Nurses, Registered Nurses

Texas Board of Nursing - Renewal Licensure

Texas Board of Nursing - Discipline & Complaints - Policies & Guidelines

Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy ExaminersOccupational Therapists (Assistants), Physical Therapists (Assistants)File a complaint - ECPTOTE Website (texas.gov)
Health and Human Services Commission, Credentialing UnitCertified Nurse Aides, Medication Aides

HHSC, Nurse Aide Registry

HHSC, Medication Aide Program

Texas Board of Chiropractic ExaminersChiropractorsChiropractic Licensing Requirements (state.tx.us)