Texas Forensic Science Commission
Requirements for Licensure
Please use the following resources for guidance on Forensic Analyst, Technician, or Forensic Biology Screening licensure by the Commission:
Summary of Requirements for Licensure
Licensing Program Administrative Rules
Guidelines for Consideration of Criminal Convictions
State Auditor's Guide to Applying for a License with a Criminal Conviction or Deferred Adjudication
Applying for a License
Forensic Analysts and Forensic Technicians (Provisional and Regular Licensure)
Below are specific instructions to follow when applying for an initial license. If you are applying to renew your license, please follow the instructions we have posted on the CFE and Renewal page of the website.
Regular Forensic Analyst, Forensic Biology Screening Analyst and Forensic Technician Instructions
Provisional to Regular Licensure Instructions
Blanket Licenses
Blanket Instructions for Laboratories
Out-of-state crime laboratories seeking a blanket license under Texas Administrative Code §651.220 must fill out the following application and return it to Licensing@fsc.texas.gov.
Blanket License Certification Form (for completion by sponsoring laboratory)
Blanket Instructions for Licensees
If your laboratory has been issued a blanket license, please follow these instructions for applying for licensure under a blanket license:
Blanket License Instructions (for individual analysts)
If you are renewing a blanket license, please visit our CFE and Renewal page for instructions.
Mandatory Forms
- Proficiency Testing Certification Form (to be completed and signed by laboratory representative and uploaded to your account in TopClass).
Additional Forms
- Technical Reviewer License Application and Certification Form (for completion by sponsoring laboratory)
- Waiver for Support Personnel Application for Laboratories
- Provisional License Certification Form
- Temporary Forensic Analyst License Application Certification Form
- Criminal History Pre-evaluation Request Form
- Statistics Course Qualification Guidance Document
- Application for Waiver of Specific Coursework and/or Education Requirements