Requirements for Transfer from California To Texas (Therapeutic Recreation Specialist)
This is for RTCs who relocate from California to Texas, your certification is transferable to Texas Certification.
- Applicants considering transferring MUST submit documentation verifying certification in California
- Submit a copy of your California certificate, card, or certificate
- Complete the transfer application
- Name of the University you received your Therapeutic Recreation Degree
- Submit Therapeutic Recreation work or volunteer experience completed in the last two years
Fees:
- Transfer Application Fee:Â Â $100.00
- The application fee must accompany the application. This fee is non-refundable. Payment options: Money order, personal checks, cashier checks, company checks, or credit cards. Application must be postmarked by the due date, or a $25.00 late fee will be assessed in addition to the $100.00 transfer fee.  You can apply online below.
- Click here to download an application    Â
The credential review panel meets four times a year.
- March
- June
- September
- December
Recertification applications must be postmarked and mailed to the CTRAC office no later than the first day of March, June, September, or December. NOTE: If your application is received after the due date; the application will NOT be reviewed until the next scheduled meeting of the credential review panel.
- You will receive your new certification certificate within one month of the committee’s review.
Application Process:
- Complete the application: type or print information.
- Mail completed application to:
- CTRAC Office
- 14405 Walters Rd. Ste. 955
- Houston, Texas 77014
