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Texas CNA Practice Test
Free Texas CNA exam practice: full question sets for Physical Care Skills, Basic Nursing Skills, Psychosocial Care Skills, and the Role of the Nurse Aide, each question explained and mapped to the public exam content outline. The Texas nurse aide exam is administered by Prometric for the state registry.
Texas CNA exam facts
| State registry | Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) — Nurse Aide Registry |
|---|---|
| Testing vendor | Prometric |
| Official candidate handbook | Texas Nurse Aide Candidate Information Bulletin (Prometric) (official) |
| Written (knowledge) exam | 60 multiple-choice questions; 90 minutes allowed (plus a separate hands-on clinical skills evaluation) |
| Passing score | Not published. This state/vendor does not release an exact written-exam cut score; states that publish one commonly set it around 70–75%. Our practice tests use 75% as a practice target. |
| Exam fees | $125 for both parts (written + clinical skills), first attempt Written-only $33 (Prometric Texas pricing effective September 1, 2026) |
| Languages & formats | Written exam in English; an oral version (with a reading-comprehension section) is available |
Facts above are drawn from the official candidate handbook or vendor bulletin listed for Texas. Where a state does not publish a figure, we say so instead of guessing. Always confirm current details in the official handbook before you schedule.
Sources
- Prometric Texas Candidate Information Bulletin: written test of 60 multiple-choice questions (50 scored + 10 pretest), 90-minute limit.
- Prometric Texas Nurse Aide page, pricing notice effective September 1, 2026: Written + Clinical Skills $125; Written only $33; Clinical Skills only $92.
Start practicing — Texas
Physical Care Skills
Helping residents with daily living: bathing, grooming, dressing, eating, toileting, mobility, skin care, and restorative care. 170 questions live now.
Basic Nursing Skills
Measuring vital signs, infection control, safety and emergency procedures, and observing and reporting changes in a resident's condition. 170 questions live now.
Psychosocial Care Skills
Emotional and mental-health support, dementia and Alzheimer's care, cultural and spiritual needs, and care of the dying resident. 110 questions live now.
Role of the Nurse Aide
Communication, resident rights, legal and ethical behavior, confidentiality, documentation, and working as part of the health care team. 150 questions live now.
How to become a CNA in Texas
- Complete a Texas-approved nurse aide training program (federal rules require at least 75 hours; many states require more).
- Apply for the competency exam through Prometric and review the official candidate handbook.
- Pass both parts of the exam: the written (knowledge) test — drilled on this page — and the hands-on clinical skills evaluation.
- Get listed on the Texas Nurse Aide Registry, which employers check before hiring.
- Keep your listing active by working as a nurse aide and renewing on your state’s schedule.
This is a general outline, not legal advice. Requirements change; the official candidate handbook and registry site are the final word.