⚠️ Important: This comparison is based on published state licensing requirements and may not reflect recent changes. Reciprocity and transfer rules change frequently and are evaluated on a case-by-case basis by state licensing boards. This tool is for research purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional advice. Always contact Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.

Transfer Your Orthotist/Prosthetist (CPO) License: New Mexico → Texas

Everything you need to know about transferring your orthotist/prosthetist (cpo) license from New Mexico to Texas

Reciprocity Status Unknown

We could not confirm reciprocity status between these states. Contact Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) to verify.

Requirements Comparison

Requirement	New Mexico (NM)	Texas (TX)
Education Requirements	Not available	Not available
Exam Requirements	Not available	Not available
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	application fee: N/A - No state license required; license fee: N/A - No state license required; total initial fees: N/A - No state license required; confidence: high; sources: https://www.abcop.org/state-licensure	application fee: $300 (Prosthetist or Orthotist); $400 (Prosthetist-Orthotist dual); license fee: Included in application fee; total initial fees: $300 (single discipline); $400 (dual discipline); confidence: high; sources: https://www.abcop.org/state-licensure/state/texas-state-licensure
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: N/A - No state license required; CE hours: N/A - No state CE requirement; ABC requires 65 CE credits per 5-year certification cycle; Fee: N/A	Period: 2 years; CE hours: Per TDLR requirements; Fee: Contact TDLR for current fee

Data verified as of 2026-03-21. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Key Differences

Renewal differs: New Mexico — Period: N/A - No state license required; CE hours: N/A - No state CE requirement; ABC requires 65 CE credits per 5-year certification cycle; Fee: N/A; Texas — Period: 2 years; CE hours: Per TDLR requirements; Fee: Contact TDLR for current fee.

Next Steps

1
Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) →
2
Request credential verification from No state licensing board for orthotists and prosthetists — New Mexico does not appear on ABC's interactive state licensure map under any licensing, certification, or facility accreditation category — this often takes 4–8 weeks.
3
Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).
4
Submit your application to Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR).

These steps are general guidance based on common transfer processes. Your state may have a different process. Always follow the instructions provided by your state licensing board.

Texas Licensing Board

Board: Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
Website: https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/op/
Phone: (512) 463-6599

Contact Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) to confirm current transfer requirements →

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Requirements Comparison

Requirement	New Mexico (NM)	Texas (TX)
Education Requirements	Not available	Not available
Exam Requirements	Not available	Not available
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	application fee: N/A - No state license required; license fee: N/A - No state license required; total initial fees: N/A - No state license required; confidence: high; sources: https://www.abcop.org/state-licensure	application fee: $300 (Prosthetist or Orthotist); $400 (Prosthetist-Orthotist dual); license fee: Included in application fee; total initial fees: $300 (single discipline); $400 (dual discipline); confidence: high; sources: https://www.abcop.org/state-licensure/state/texas-state-licensure
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: N/A - No state license required; CE hours: N/A - No state CE requirement; ABC requires 65 CE credits per 5-year certification cycle; Fee: N/A	Period: 2 years; CE hours: Per TDLR requirements; Fee: Contact TDLR for current fee

Data verified as of 2026-03-21. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Next Steps

Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) →

Request credential verification from No state licensing board for orthotists and prosthetists — New Mexico does not appear on ABC's interactive state licensure map under any licensing, certification, or facility accreditation category — this often takes 4–8 weeks.

Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).

Submit your application to Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR).

These steps are general guidance based on common transfer processes. Your state may have a different process. Always follow the instructions provided by your state licensing board.

Transfer Your Orthotist/Prosthetist (CPO) License: New Mexico → Texas

Reciprocity Status Unknown

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Texas Licensing Board

Study Materials

Related Pages

Transfer Your Orthotist/Prosthetist (CPO) License: New Mexico → Texas

Reciprocity Status Unknown

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Texas Licensing Board

Study Materials

Related Pages