How to Reinstate Your Lapsed CNA License in Texas
Texas gives lapsed CNAs up to 24 months from their certification expiration date to reinstate by retaking the NNAAP competency exam — no retraining program required.
Reinstatement window
24 months
CE hours required
None
Exam fee
$91
Typical timeline
4–6 wks
Registry & Authority
Texas Nurse Aide Registry
Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC)
Official registry websiteExam Provider & Fees
Pearson VUE
Register at pearsonvue.com/tx-nar. Fee is $91 for the combined written + skills exam.
Step-by-step reinstatement process in Texas
Follow these steps in order to reinstate your Texas CNA certification.
Verify your Texas registry status
Search the Texas Nurse Aide Registry at the HHSC website. Confirm your listing is still active or that you are within 24 months of your expiration date.
Schedule your exam through Pearson VUE
Texas uses Pearson VUE for NNAAP testing. Register at pearsonvue.com/tx-nar or call 1-866-866-2232. The combined written + skills fee is $91. You can schedule as soon as you're ready — no in-service requirement.
Pass the written knowledge test
Question count, timing, scoring, and accommodations follow current state and testing-vendor guidance. Use CNA-Ready simulations for practice and confirm the official handbook.
Pass the clinical skills evaluation
The evaluator will observe you perform 5 randomly selected skills from the official Texas skill list. Wash your hands at the beginning of every skill. One skill will always be hand hygiene itself.
Registry updates automatically
Pearson VUE reports your passing scores to Texas HHSC, which updates your NAR listing. Expect 3–10 business days for your active status to appear in the registry.
Always verify with the official registry
State requirements change. Confirm current reinstatement rules with Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) before scheduling your exam. The information above reflects publicly available guidance as of 2025–2026.
Prepare for the Texas competency evaluation with a state-specific plan
You've done this before. CNA-Ready's reinstatement track targets exactly what lapsed CNAs need to refresh — without making you relearn what you already know.
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- 1,000+ practice questions with rationales
- Texas-aligned state requirements displayed throughout
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Cost comparison: Texas
Full retraining program
Varies by state
Provider-specific · Confirm with the registry
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Plus $91 exam fee regardless of which prep path you choose.
Texas CNA reinstatement: frequently asked questions
Reinstatement guides for other states
Your Texas reinstatement window is open.
Start prep today — timing and eligibility depend on your state and testing vendor. Confirm current requirements with the official registry.
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