TX HB1838

Requires licensing entities to verify health care practitioners have completed continuing education requirements before renewing their licenses

Mandates each licensing entity establish an electronic continuing education tracking system by September 1, 2026, accessible to practitioners, licensing staff, and continuing education providers

Prohibits the tracking systems from requiring any licensing entity expenditure, though agencies with existing provider agreements may maintain those contracts and associated costs

Limits data collection in tracking systems to information directly related to continuing education compliance, including practitioner name, license number, issue date, and expiration date

Requires cloud-based tracking systems to be certified under the state risk and authorization management program and comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act