According to the Board of Nursing website specifically for Texas, the exam can be taken every 45 days within 4 years and if they still have not passed it after 4 years, then they do need to go through a board approved nursing education program before retaking the NCLEX. URL:https://www.bon.texas.gov/faq_education.asp in the section titled "NCLEX PN/RN Examination" and the policies are according to Rule 217.2 (https://www.bon.texas.gov/rr_current/217-2.asp).
