To perform the duties of a pharmacy technician or pharmacy technician trainee, an individual must have an ACTIVE registration with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP).

Print and Read: Information Guide For Pharmacy Technicians & Technician Trainees (pdf)

Pharmacy Technician Education Requirements

State Regulations For Pharmacy Technicians & Pharmacy Technician Trainees

Duties of Pharmacy Technicians & Technician Trainees

Information Regarding Criminal History

Commonly Asked Questions and Answers

Complete a Registration Application Online:

Initial Technician Trainee Application (not yet Certified by PTCB)

Initial Registered Pharmacy Technician Application
Must Have a Current Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Certificate Number. Do not complete this application until you have your PTCB certificate in hand.

Upgrade Technician Trainee to Registered Technician
Current or Expired Technician Trainees Must Upgrade to a Registered Technician.
Must Have a Current Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Certificate Number. Do not complete this application until you have your PTCB certificate in hand.

RE-LICENSURE (EXPIRED Technician Registration)
Pharmacy Technicians (not Technician Trainees) with an EXPIRED Registration may request a “re-licensure packet” by clicking this link, which will generate an email for you to complete and send. Include a current mailing address, your full name, and the expired registration number. Technician Trainees may not renew and are not eligible for re-licensure.

Before requesting a re-licensure packet, verify that your licensed is EXPIRED at: http://www.tsbp.state.tx.us/dbsearch/tech_search.asp.

Renew Delinquent (not Expired) registration

online at: http://www.tsbp.state.tx.us/renewals.htm

Maintain Technician Registration Information:

Change of Address, Employment, or Name

Request a Replacement Registration Card