Texas

Title of Practitioner: Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac.)

Education and Examination Requirements:

1800 hours from ACCAOM plus NCCAOM certification

Practice of Acupuncture by other Health Care Providers:

Medical doctors, osteopaths and dentists may practice acupuncture in Texas without any specific training. 

Chiropractors may practice acupuncture with proper training.  “Proper training” is not defined or mandated.

Governing Body:

Texas State Board of Medical Examiners
P.O. Box 2018 MC - 231
Austin, TX 78768-2018
(512) 305-7067