Proposed Rule Changes and the Rulemaking Process

The Rulemaking Process

The rulemaking process utilized by the Council is set out in 22 TAC 881.20.  A map depicting the Council’s rulemaking process is available for download by clicking here.

In connection with this rulemaking process the Council must also submit any proposed rule change to the Office of the Governor for informal rule review prior to publication of the proposed change in the Texas Register.  Additionally, any proposed rule change that affects market competition must be submitted to the Regulatory Compliance Division for review following publication in the Texas Register.  Review of potentially anticompetitive rule changes is required by law to ensure that there is sufficient legal authority for the proposed changes. 

Notification of Rulemaking and the Texas Register

The Council publishes all of its proposed, adopted, withdrawn and emergency rules in the Texas Register in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act. Any proposed, adopted, withdrawn or emergency rule action taken by the Council can be viewed online via the Texas Register.

Members of the public may also signup to receive email notifications when any rule actions taken by the Council are published in the Texas Register by clicking here.

PLEASE NOTE: Quadrennial Rule Review

The Council is currently undertaking a review of all its rules, required of all state agencies every four years. This review requires the Council to consider the legal foundation for each rule, as well as whether the reasons for initially adopting the rule continue to exist. The Council also welcomes feedback from license holders and the public about rules you believe should be focused on during this quadrennial review, including those you believe should be created, amended, or repealed.

Below are the initial staff findings of rules that may need repeal or consideration of amendments by the Council and each professional board.

Proposed Rule Changes Open for Public Comment

There are no rule proposals currently open for public comment.

Recently Adopted Rules

The following rules and rule amendments were adopted by the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council at its most recent meeting. Members of the public wishing to review an adopted rule may do so by clicking on the corresponding link below.

Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council

Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists

There are no recently adopted rules related to marriage and family therapy.

Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors

There are no recently adopted rules related to professional counseling.

Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

There are no recently adopted rules related to psychology.

Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners

There are no recently adopted rules related to social work.