Texas

*Please note: Credentialed Nutrition Providers may provide telehealth nutrition services to patients located in Texas without holding a Texas license, provided they comply with Texas title-protection requirements and do not otherwise represent themselves as licensed in the state of Texas in any manner. A Texas license is required if using the “Licensed Dietitian” title. If you prefer not to see Texas-based patients, please email [email protected] to let us know.

To be eligible to apply for a dietitian license, you must first successfully complete two examinations: (1) the licensing exam and (2) the Texas Jurisprudence exam. You must provide documentation showing a passing score on the exam when you apply for a new license.

There are four modules with videos in each you must watch. There are exams after the second, third, and fourth modules, and they give you the law/rule to reference during the exam, so you don’t need to take notes during the course.

Web: Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation

Phone: In state [phone]; Out of state [phone]

How to Apply & File:

Online

1. Create an account, complete the application, and pay the initial license fee here.

2. To submit for the Texas license, you need to take the Jurisprudence Examination Course for Dietitians. https://txn.esslearning.com/catalogs/tdlr/diet.html

Mail

1. Complete, print, and mail the application (along with any required supporting documentation and the application fee) to: TDLR P.O. Box 12157 Austin, TX 78711-2157

2. To submit for the Texas license, you need to take the Jurisprudence Examination Course for Dietitians. https://txn.esslearning.com/catalogs/tdlr/diet.html

Initial Fee:

$108 + $34 for Jurisprudence Exam

Renewal

A dietitian license is valid for two years after the date of issuance and may be renewed biennially.

How to Renew:

Online:

1. Renew online here.

Renewal Fee:

$90