Apply for Texas Licensure

All providers are required to obtain and maintain active Texas licensure to practice with Nourish as an in-network provider.

Apply for Texas licensure within three days of signing your offer letter. Fees associated with obtaining Texas licensure will be reimbursed after your start date.

Once you've applied for Texas licensure, please submit this Texas Licensure Tracker form so we can monitor for your approval!

Because Nourish's insurance contracts are through the state of Texas, all providers must have a TX license to be credentialed with Nourish. Credentialing allows you to see patients as an in-network provider.

Verify that your TX license is active. If it is, you can bypass the application process.

If your TX license is expired, contact TDLR at 512-463-6599 for renewal instructions. The renewal process differs from the initial licensure application detailed below.

Apply for Texas licensure within three days of signing your Nourish offer letter.

• Visit the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) website.

• Follow the prompts within Apply for a New License

• To apply, you will need:

  • A copy of your CDR card (Electronic copies can be obtained here.)

  • Proof of completion of the Texas Jurisprudence Exam (Exact reference materials are provided within the exam, so completing is straightforward. No preparation is necessary.)

• Your Texas license may be approved in just a few days. Or, if you hold licensure in multiple states, it may take up to two weeks.

• Approval is first posted on the TDLR site without notification. Check your status every few days after applying to avoid start date delays.

• If your license has not been approved within two weeks, contact TDLR at 512-463-6599 for a status update.

All expenses incurred to obtain your Texas license are eligible for reimbursement. Please note that reimbursements will be paid out after your Nourish start date, typically on your first paycheck if submitted in time.

Expenses will be submitted for reimbursement through JustWorks > Expenses, our HR platform. You will gain access to JustWorks approximately one week prior to your start date. Be sure to keep a record of expenses so you can submit for reimbursement once access is granted.

Why do I need a Texas License?

Because Nourish's payer contracts are through the state of Texas, all Nourish dietitians are required to maintain active Texas licensure to provide care as an in-network provider.

My application was submitted two weeks ago and is still not approved. Is that normal?

Licensure processing can take from one week to several weeks, depending on whether you hold licensure in other states. Contact TDLR for a status update if your application is delayed beyond two weeks.

What if I already have a Texas license?

If you already have an active Texas license, you can bypass this step. If you have an expired Texas license, we highly recommend calling TDLR at (512) 463-6599 for renewal instructions.

How much does licensure cost?

The total upfront cost is $142, which includes the fees for obtaining Texas licensure and the purchase of the Jurisprudence Exam. These costs can be submitted for reimbursement closer to your Nourish start date. You can expect to be reimbursed on your first Nourish paycheck, provided that expenses are submitted in time.

What is the Jurisprudence Exam?

A required exam that assesses knowledge of Texas licensing requirements. Preparation is not needed as reference materials are provided within the exam itself.