Sec. 4004.051. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS. (a) Except as provided by Section 4004.052 or other law, each individual who holds a license issued by the department shall complete, as a condition of licensure, continuing education as provided by this chapter.
(b) All required continuing education hours must be completed before the expiration date of the individual's license.
(c) At least 50 percent of all required continuing education hours must be completed in a classroom setting or a classroom equivalent setting approved by the department.
(d) The department may accept continuing education hours completed in other professions or in association with professional designations in an insurance-related field.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1274, Sec. 7, eff. April 1, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1172 (S.B. 876), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 13 - Regulation of Professionals
Subtitle A - General Provisions
Chapter 4004 - Continuing Education
Subchapter B. Agent Continuing Education Requirements
Section 4004.051. General Requirements
Section 4004.052. Extensions and Exemptions
Section 4004.053. Requirements Based on Type of License Held
Section 4004.0535. Continuing Education Credit for Participation in Certain Associations
Section 4004.054. Ethics Requirement
Section 4004.055. Consequences of Failure to Complete Continuing Education Requirement