List of Substantially Equivalent States

Please be advised, there are additional requirements to meet for Certification by Endorsement. Staff will determine on a case-by-case basis if applicants are eligible for this type of certification. Please refer to the Certification by Endorsement section of the Initial Certification page of our website for additional information. 

The following states have been deemed to have certification requirements that are substantially equivalent to Texas for purposes of Certification by Endorsement:

1. California

2. Alabama

3. Idaho

4. Kansas

5. Louisiana

6. Mississippi

7. Missouri

8. Oregon

9. W. Virginia

10. Georgia

11. Hawaii

12. Illinois

13. Iowa

14. Michigan

15. Nevada

16. New Hampshire

17. New Jersey

18. Utah