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Texas CNA Requirements 2026: Hours and Exam

A state-approved NATCEP of at least 100 clock hours: 60 classroom and 40 clinical (or the HHSC 60-hour online course plus 40 clinical hours), then the state written or oral and skills test. Apply through TULIP.

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Steps

  1. Choose a state-approved program.
  2. Complete the 100 hours.
  3. Pass the state exam.
  4. Get listed on the state registry

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Checked 2026-10-22. HHA and PCA state requirements: pending.

Sources

  1. Texas: https://www.hhs.texas.gov/business/licensing-credentialing-regulation/long-term-care-credentialing/nurse-aide-registry/become-a-certified-nurse-aide-texasOfficial
  2. Texas registry: https://www.hhs.texas.gov/business/licensing-credentialing-regulation/long-term-care-credentialing/nurse-aide-registryOfficial
  3. 42 CFR 483.152: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-G/part-483/subpart-D/section-483.152Official

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