CHIROPRACTOR License in Texas
Quick Answer
To become a licensed chiropractor in Texas, you need a DC degree and must pass both NBCE and state exams. A background check is required. Texas specifically prohibits chiropractors from using X-ray therapy, though diagnostic X-rays are allowed. Contact the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners (TBCE) for current fees and requirements.
- Exam
- NBCE & State Exam
- Timeline
- 3-6 months after DC graduation
- Background Check
- Required
- Renewal
- Every Biennial
Requirements
CHIROPRACTOR license in Texas
CHIROPRACTOR Salary in Texas
Entry Level
$49,850
Median
$87,130
Experienced
$168,720
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics. Salary data is for informational purposes only.
How to Get Licensed
Step-by-step roadmap to becoming a licensed CHIROPRACTOR in Texas.
- 1
Complete Education Requirements
Degree required
- 2
Submit Background Check
Background check required
- 3
Pass the Required Exam
Both state and third-party exams required — NBCE & State Exam
- 4
Submit Your Application
File your application with the licensing agency.
- 5
Receive Your License
Processing typically takes 3-6 months after DC graduation.
CHIROPRACTOR Licensing in Texas: What to Know
Texas provides scope-of-practice details noting chiropractors may perform non-surgical, non-incisive procedures including adjustments and manipulations. Chiropractors may take X-rays but Texas law specifically prohibits X-ray or radium therapy. They cannot prescribe drugs. Both state and NBCE exams are required, a DC degree is needed, a background check is mandatory, no experience or physical requirements apply, and continuing education is required for renewal. The Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners (TBCE) in Austin manages licensure. Texas does not list military provisions in the COS data.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How long does it take to get a CHIROPRACTOR license in Texas?
- The process typically takes 3-6 months after DC graduation, depending on education completion and exam scheduling.
- What exam do I need for a CHIROPRACTOR license in Texas?
- You need to pass the NBCE & State Exam. Both state and third-party exams required
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