This document outlines the requirements for renewing a Standard Teaching Certificate in Texas. Key points include: - Certificates are valid for 5 years and must be renewed at the end of the educator's birth month. - To renew, educators must complete 150-200 hours of continuing professional education, submit an online renewal application, pay the renewal fee, pass a criminal background check, and not be in default on student loans or child support. - Acceptable professional development activities include workshops, college courses, online learning, independent study, teaching CPE courses, and mentoring. All activities must be provided by registered continuing education providers.