What is the minimum number of continuing education hours a newly licensed General Lines agent must complete?

• A. 18 hours
• B. 12 hours
• C. 30 hours
• D. 24 hours

Answer: (D)

Continuing education is required to keep a license active, and in Texas the minimum CE hours for a General Lines (Life, Accident, and Health) license is 24 hours per renewal cycle. There’s also a small ethics component (typically at least 2 hours) included within that 24. A newly licensed agent isn’t exempt from this; the requirement starts with the first renewal cycle. So the minimum you must complete is 24 hours. Options that are lower than 24 don’t meet the renewal rule, while more than 24 isn’t required for the minimum, though you can take extra if you choose.