Relicensure — Pharmacy Technicians

Before proceeding, answer the following questions to determine if the relicensure application is appropriate:


  1. Are you a registered pharmacy technician or a pharmacy technician trainee?
    1. Registered Pharmacy Technician - If this is your license type, proceed to Question 2.
    2. Pharmacy Technician Trainee - If this is your license type, you are not eligible for relicensure or renewal. Instead apply to upgrade your registration to a pharmacy technician registration.

    3. Not sure – Verify your registration type using the Online Verification Page.


  2. Is your Registration Delinquent or Expired?

    1. Delinquent - You are not eligible for relicensure, but you can renew your pharmacy technician registration.
    2. Expired - If your registration is expired, proceed to Question 3.
    3. Not sure – Verify Registration Status using the Online Verification Page

  3. Do you have an ACTIVE national pharmacy technician certification with either Pharmacy Technician Certification Board  or National Healthcareer Association?

    1. Yes – Request a relicensure application packet by emailing tech@pharmacy.texas.gov with the subject line "Relicensure application packet request." Please include your full name (as licensed with us), your date of birth or expired TSBP Technician License number.
    2. No – You will not be eligible for relicensure until you have a current certification from one of the above national certification entities. Contact one of the above entities to learn how to obtain pharmacy technician certification.