Quick Facts at a Glance
- Application Fee
- $142
- $108 application + $34 Jurisprudence Exam
- Processing
- 2 to 4 Weeks
- Subject to board volume
- Renewal
- $90
- Every 2 years + 12 CE hours
- License Duration
- 2 Years
- From date of issuance
Dietitians Program
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)- Phone
- (800) 803-9202
- Mailing Address
- P.O. Box 12157
Austin, TX 78711 - Physical Address
- 920 Colorado St.
Austin, TX 78701
Texas Dietitian License Types
Licensed Dietitian (LD)
The standard credential to practice dietetics in Texas. Requires current CDR registration and successful completion of the Texas Jurisprudence Examination.
How to Get Licensed in Texas
Pass the Texas Jurisprudence Exam
Before applying, you must take and pass the online Texas Jurisprudence Exam covering state laws. You will pay a $34 fee to the third-party provider.
Apply Online via TDLR
Create an account in the TDLR Online Licensing System. Submit your application for a new Dietitian License and pay the $108 fee.
Pass the DPS Background Check
TDLR conducts a criminal background check through the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). You will be sent a 'FAST Pass' to complete fingerprinting.
Application Checklist
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Copy of current CDR registration card Must be in active status.
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Texas Jurisprudence Exam Certificate Proof of successful completion.
Provisional Practice & Reciprocity
Texas no longer offers a provisional license. The TDLR formally removed the provisional license designation from state law.
Texas utilizes licensure by equivalence. If you hold a current CDR registration, you have met the core educational requirements. Out-of-state applicants apply for a new license, submit their active CDR card, pass the Texas Jurisprudence Exam, and undergo the background check.
If your assignment start date is within 5 weeks, apply immediately and call the board at (800) 803-9202 to confirm current processing times.
Note: Texas does not offer a standard provisional license, so your license must be issued before your first day.
Renewal Requirements
Texas dietitian licenses renew every 2 years + 12 ce hours. Renewal fee is $90.
Texas Dietitian FAQ
How much does a Texas dietitian license cost?
The initial license application fee is $108, paid to TDLR. You must also pay a $34 fee to a third-party vendor to take the mandatory Texas Jurisprudence Examination, bringing the total to $142.
What is the Texas Jurisprudence Exam for Dietitians?
It is a mandatory, online examination covering state laws, rules, and regulations relating to the practice of dietetics in Texas. All initial applicants must pass it.