{"application_form_url":"https://www.pharmacy.texas.gov/applicants/tech.asp","application_portal_url":"https://vo.licensing.hpc.texas.gov/datamart/login.do","board_contact_url":null,"board_email":"See board website","board_fax":"N/A (contact by phone)","board_mailing_address":"See board website","board_name":"Texas State Board of Pharmacy","board_parent_org":"Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)","board_phone":"(512) 305-8000","board_physical_address":"See board website","board_source_url":"https://www.pharmacy.texas.gov/","board_url":"https://www.pharmacy.texas.gov/","canonical_url":"https://statelicensingreference.com/texas-pharm","ce_requirements_url":null,"common_delays":[{"description":"Any 'Yes' response to criminal background questions or 'hits' on fingerprint results require review by an enforcement officer, which can take several months.","title":"Criminal History Review"},{"description":"Entering an incorrect SSN on the application will cause significant delays in matching fingerprint results to your file.","title":"Incorrect Social Security Number"},{"description":"The Board cannot process an application until the fingerprint session is completed and results are received from the vendor.","title":"Missing Fingerprints"},{"description":"Ensure the name on your national certification matches your legal name on the TSBP application exactly.","title":"Name Mismatch"}],"compact_member":false,"compact_name":"N/A","compact_privilege_fee":"N/A","created_at":"2026-04-09T17:05:34.583742+00:00","credential_type":"Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)","description":"Apply for a Texas Pharmacy Technician credential. 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Check specific board rules for supervisory requirements.","reciprocity_info":"Pharmacy Technicians licensed in another state can often apply via endorsement by providing license verification and current certification.","renewal_cycle":"Every 2 years","renewal_fee_amount":50.0,"renewal_portal_url":"https://www.pharmacy.texas.gov/licensees/renew-pharm-tech.asp","required_documents":[{"description":"Current certification from PTCB or ExCPT (NHA).","name":"National Certification Proof","url":"https://www.ptcb.org/","url_label":"Verify PTCB Certification"},{"description":"Proof of high school graduation or equivalent. 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