News and Updates

Upcoming Leadership Listening Hour Webinar

Board: Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council

Date: May 8, 2026

The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council is pleased to bring you another installment of its monthly webinar series entitled Leadership Listening Hour. This webinar will be an interactive virtual session designed […]

Now Available: Human Trafficking Prevention Training Course Database

Board: Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners

Date: May 7, 2026

HHSC has launched a new searchable database of approved human trafficking prevention courses for health care practitioners, first responders, and tattoo studio employees. Users can search by course title or […]

Now Available: Human Trafficking Prevention Training Course Database

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors

Date: May 7, 2026

HHSC has launched a new searchable database of approved human trafficking prevention courses for health care practitioners, first responders, and tattoo studio employees. Users can search by course title or […]

Now Available: Human Trafficking Prevention Training Course Database

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

Date: May 7, 2026

HHSC has launched a new searchable database of approved human trafficking prevention courses for health care practitioners, first responders, and tattoo studio employees. Users can search by course title or […]

Now Available: Human Trafficking Prevention Training Course Database

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists

Date: May 7, 2026

HHSC has launched a new searchable database of approved human trafficking prevention courses for health care practitioners, first responders, and tattoo studio employees. Users can search by course title or […]

Temporary Unavailability of Online Public Search

Board: Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council

Date: April 10, 2026

The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council is currently experiencing technical issues affecting portions of its online licensing system due to system performance problems being investigated by our technology vendor. To […]

Verification of Lawful Presence and Authority to Work

Board: Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council

Date: January 23, 2026

The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council verifies lawful presence in the United States and, where applicable, federal authorization to work as part of the licensure and renewal process. This verification […]

Holiday Office Closures

Board: Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council

Date: December 16, 2025

The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council will be closed in observance of the Christmas holiday from Wednesday, December 24 through Friday, December 26. In addition, the Council will also be […]

Upcoming Leadership Listening Hour Webinar

Board: Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council

Date: December 8, 2025

The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council is pleased to bring you another installment of its monthly webinar series entitled Leadership Listening Hour. This webinar will be an interactive virtual session designed […]

NOTICE OF PSYPACT PROPOSED RULEMAKING

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

Date: December 4, 2025

The Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT) Commission has published Proposed Rules for review and public comment. You can review the Proposed Rules HERE. Summary of Proposed Changes: Establish a process for reviewing […]

Notice of Proposed PSYPACT Rules

Board: Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council

Date: December 3, 2025

The PSYPACT Commission has released proposed revisions to Rule 10 and is seeking public comment. The revisions would (1) establish a process for reviewing and adjusting the formula used to […]

2025 Customer Service and Strategic Planning Survey Now Open

Board: Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council

Date: December 2, 2025

In accordance with Chapters 2114 and 2056 of the Texas Government Code, the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council is conducting its 2025 Customer Service and Strategic Planning Survey. The Council […]

NEW RULES – 22 TAC CHAPTERS 465 – EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 9, 2025

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

Date: November 6, 2025

The Council published adopted rules in 22 TAC Chapters 465 The following adopted rules, affecting Title 22 of the Texas Administrative Code: Rule No. Rule Title Texas Register Effective Date […]

LPC Associate Supervision Survey

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors

Date: November 6, 2025

The Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors (LPC Board) is seeking feedback on the benefits and challenges of supervision for LPC Associates. Your input will help shape future […]

NEW RULES – 22 TAC CHAPTER 882 – EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 9, 2025

Board: Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners

Date: November 6, 2025

The Council published adopted rules in 22 TAC Chapter 882 The following adopted rules, affecting Title 22 of the Texas Administrative Code, can be found in the November 7, 2025, Texas […]

CE Broker – Required for All Licensees Starting January 1, 2026

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

Date: September 26, 2025

Beginning January 1, 2026, all licensees must use CE Broker to track and report continuing education (CE) hours. Licensees will need to create an account and report continuing education before renewing their license. […]

CE Broker – Required for All Licensees Starting January 1, 2026

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors

Date: September 26, 2025

Beginning January 1, 2026, all licensees must use CE Broker to track and report continuing education (CE) hours. Licensees will need to create an account and report continuing education before renewing their license. […]

CE Broker – Required for All Licensees Starting January 1, 2026

Board: Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners

Date: September 26, 2025

Beginning January 1, 2026, all licensees must use CE Broker to track and report continuing education (CE) hours. Licensees will need to create an account and report continuing education before renewing their license. […]

CE Broker – Required for All Licensees Starting January 1, 2026

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists

Date: September 26, 2025

Beginning January 1, 2026, all licensees must use CE Broker to track and report continuing education (CE) hours. Licensees will need to create an account and report continuing education before renewing their license. […]

NOTICE OF PSYPACT PROPOSED RULEMAKING:

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

Date: August 1, 2025

The Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT) Commission has published Proposed Rules for consideration and comment.  The Proposed Rules can be found HERE. The proposed rules are being considered to: Add a residency […]

Online Licensing System Unavailable on July 14th

Board: Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council

Date: July 3, 2025

The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council will be upgrading its database payment portal on Monday, July 14th, from 7am to 1pm.  During this upgrade, members of the public will continue […]

NEW RULES – 22 TAC CHAPTERS 681 – EFFECTIVE JULY 20, 2025

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors

Date: July 1, 2025

The Council published adopted rules in 22 TAC Chapters 681 The following adopted rules, affecting Title 22 of the Texas Administrative Code, can be found in the July 11, 2025, Texas […]

CONTINUING EDUCATION SURVEY LAUNCHES FEBRUARY 1, 2025

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists

Date: January 31, 2025

The Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists (MFT Board) is considering revisions to continuing education (CE) requirements. The MFT Board requests information from LMFT Associates, LMFTs, […]

NEW RULES – 22 TAC CHAPTER 882 – EFFECTIVE JULY 16, 2024

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

Date: July 11, 2024

The Council published adopted rules in 22 TAC Chapter 882 The following adopted rule, affecting Title 22 of the Texas Administrative Code, can be found in the July 12, 2024, Texas […]

NEW RULES – 22 TAC CHAPTER 882 – EFFECTIVE JULY 16, 2024

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors

Date: July 11, 2024

The Council published adopted rules in 22 TAC Chapter 882 The following adopted rule, affecting Title 22 of the Texas Administrative Code, can be found in the July 12, 2024, Texas […]

NEW RULES – 22 TAC CHAPTER 882 – EFFECTIVE JULY 16, 2024

Board: Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners

Date: July 11, 2024

The Council published adopted rules in 22 TAC Chapter 882 The following adopted rule, affecting Title 22 of the Texas Administrative Code, can be found in the July 12, 2024, Texas […]

NEW RULES – 22 TAC CHAPTER 882 – EFFECTIVE JULY 16, 2024

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists

Date: July 11, 2024

The Council published adopted rules in 22 TAC Chapter 882 The following adopted rule, affecting Title 22 of the Texas Administrative Code, can be found in the July 12, 2024, Texas […]

NEW RULE – 22 TAC CHAPTER 882 – EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

Date: November 9, 2023

Executive Council published adopted rule in 22 TAC Chapter 882 The following adopted rule, affecting Title 22 of the Texas Administrative Code, can be found in the November 10, 2023, Texas […]

NEW RULE – 22 TAC CHAPTER 882 – EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors

Date: November 9, 2023

Executive Council published adopted rule in 22 TAC Chapter 882 The following adopted rule, affecting Title 22 of the Texas Administrative Code, can be found in the November 10, 2023, Texas […]

NEW RULE – 22 TAC CHAPTER 882 – EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Board: Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners

Date: November 9, 2023

Executive Council published adopted rule in 22 TAC Chapter 882 The following adopted rule, affecting Title 22 of the Texas Administrative Code, can be found in the November 10, 2023, Texas […]

NEW RULE – 22 TAC CHAPTER 882 – EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists

Date: November 9, 2023

Executive Council published adopted rule in 22 TAC Chapter 882 The following adopted rule, affecting Title 22 of the Texas Administrative Code, can be found in the November 10, 2023, Texas […]

NEW RULES – 22 TAC CHAPTERS 681 AND 882 EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors

Date: September 14, 2023

LPC Board recommended, and the Executive Council published adopted rules in 22 TAC Chapter 681 and 882.  The following adopted rules can be found in the September 15, 2023, Issue of […]

NEW RULE – 22 TAC CHAPTER 882 – EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Board: Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners

Date: September 14, 2023

Executive Council published adopted rule in 22 TAC Chapter 882 The following adopted rule, affecting Title 22 of the Texas Administrative Code, can be found in the September 15, 2023, Texas […]

NEW RULE – 22 TAC CHAPTER 882 – EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists

Date: September 14, 2023

Executive Council published adopted rule in 22 TAC Chapter 882 The following adopted rule, affecting Title 22 of the Texas Administrative Code, can be found in the September 15, 2023, Texas […]

PSYPACT Publishes Proposed Rules for Public Comment

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

Date: July 14, 2023

The Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT) Commission has published Proposed Rules for consideration and comment.  The Proposed Rules can be found HERE. These Proposed Rules are open for a period of 60 […]

NEW RULES – 22 TAC CHAPTERS 882 AND 884 – EFFECTIVE JUNE 15, 2023

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists

Date: June 15, 2023

Executive Council published adopted rules in 22 TAC Chapters 882 and 884 The following adopted rules, affecting Title 22 of the Texas Administrative Code, can be found in the June […]

Board Meeting Announcement

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors

Date: April 19, 2023

The Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors will hold their Virtual Board Meeting on Friday, April 28, 2023 at 9am. To view the agenda and meeting materials related […]

NEW RULES – 22 TAC CHAPTERS 681 AND 882 EFFECTIVE MARCH 7, 2023

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors

Date: February 28, 2023

LPC Board recommended, and the Executive Council published adopted rules in 22 TAC Chapter 681 and 882 The following adopted rules can be found in the March 3, 2023, Issue […]

NEW RULES – 22 TAC CHAPTERS 801 and 882 – EFFECTIVE MARCH 7, 2023

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists

Date: February 28, 2023

Executive Council published adopted rules in 22 TAC Chapters 801 and 882 The following adopted rules, affecting Title 22 of the Texas Administrative Code, can be found in the March […]

Change to LMFT-Associate License Structure

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists

Date: February 16, 2023

Staff set all LMFT-Associates’ license expiration dates to February 29, 2028.  This extension was necessitated by a change to the licensing structure made by the Texas State Board of Examiners […]

TOWNHALL FOR PUBLIC COMMENT – FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Board: Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners

Date: January 24, 2023

The Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners (SW Board) calls for public comment – specifically on stakeholders’ experiences with the Association of Social Work Board’s (ASWB’s) national exam(s) and […]

CALL FOR PUBLIC COMMENT – PROPOSED RULES PUBLISHED DECEMBER 23, 2022

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors

Date: December 22, 2022

The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council published proposed rules regarding 22 TAC, Chapter 882 The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council voted to propose the following rule(s) at its October 25, […]

CALL FOR PUBLIC COMMENT – PROPOSED RULES PUBLISHED DECEMBER 23, 2022

Board: Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners

Date: December 22, 2022

The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council published proposed rules regarding 22 TAC, Chapter 882 The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council voted to propose the following rule(s) at its October 25, […]

CALL FOR PUBLIC COMMENT – PROPOSED RULES PUBLISHED DECEMBER 23, 2022

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

Date: December 22, 2022

The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council published proposed rules regarding 22 TAC, Chapter 882 The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council voted to propose the following rule(s) at its October 25, […]

CALL FOR PUBLIC COMMENT – PROPOSED RULES PUBLISHED DECEMBER 23, 2022

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists

Date: December 22, 2022

The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council published proposed rules regarding 22 TAC, Chapter 882 The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council voted to propose the following rule(s) at its October 25, […]

CALL FOR PUBLIC COMMENT – PROPOSED RULES PUBLISHED DECEMBER 16, 2022

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors

Date: December 15, 2022

The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council published proposed rules regarding 22 TAC, Chapter 681 The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council voted to propose the following at its October 25, 2022, […]

CALL FOR PUBLIC COMMENT – PROPOSED RULES PUBLISHED DECEMBER 16, 2022

Board: Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners

Date: December 15, 2022

The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council published proposed rules regarding 22 TAC, Chapter 781 The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council voted to propose the following rule(s) at its October 25, […]

CALL FOR PUBLIC COMMENT – PROPOSED RULES PUBLISHED DECEMBER 16, 2022

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists

Date: December 15, 2022

The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council published proposed rules regarding 22 TAC, Chapter 801 The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council voted to propose the following rule(s) at its October 25, […]

CALL FOR PUBLIC COMMENT – PROPOSED RULES PUBLISHED DECEMBER 16, 2022

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

Date: December 15, 2022

The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council published proposed rules regarding 22 TAC, Chapter 465 The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council voted to propose the following at its October 25, 2022, […]

January 2023 Full Board Meeting Date Change

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors

Date: November 30, 2022

The Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors will hold their next Full Board Meeting on January 20, 2023. This meeting will replace the previously scheduled January 13, 2023 meeting. […]

NEW RULES – 22 TAC CHAPTER 885 – EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors

Date: November 17, 2022

Executive Council published adopted rules in 22 TAC Chapter 885 The following adopted rules, affecting Title 22 of the Texas Administrative Code, can be found in the November 18, 2022, Texas […]

NEW RULES – 22 TAC CHAPTER 885 – EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

Date: November 17, 2022

The following adopted rules, affecting Title 22 of the Texas Administrative Code, can be found in the November 18, 2022, Texas Register and become effective November 23, 2022:   • §885.1 Executive Council Fees with preamble. […]

Call for Stakeholder Comment Regarding Crisis Intervention

Board: Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners

Date: November 3, 2022

At its October 7, 2022 meeting, the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners approved this call for comment from stakeholders concerning crisis intervention. Please complete this survey to provide your comments […]

Insights Over the Lunch Hour: An Opportunity to Visit with MFT Board Members

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists

Date: November 2, 2022

The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council is pleased to announce an upcoming webinar entitled Insights Over the Lunch Hour: An Opportunity to Visit with MFT Board Members. During this webinar, licensees […]

CALL FOR PUBLIC COMMENT – PROPOSED RULES PUBLISHED OCTOBER 21, 2022

Board: Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners

Date: October 21, 2022

The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council published proposed rules regarding 22 TAC, Chapter 781 The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council voted to propose the following rule(s) at its August 23, […]

CALL FOR PUBLIC COMMENT – PROPOSED RULES PUBLISHED October 21, 2022

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

Date: October 21, 2022

The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council published proposed rules regarding 22 TAC, Chapters 463 The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council voted to propose the following at its August 23, 2022, […]

CALL FOR PUBLIC COMMENT – PROPOSED RULES PUBLISHED October 7, 2022

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

Date: October 17, 2022

The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council published proposed rules regarding 22 TAC, Chapters 463 The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council voted to propose the following at its August 23, 2022, […]

CALL FOR PUBLIC COMMENT – PROPOSED RULES PUBLISHED OCTOBER 7, 2022

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists

Date: October 7, 2022

The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council published proposed rules regarding 22 TAC, Chapter 801 The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council voted to propose the following rule(s) at its August 23, […]

CALL FOR PUBLIC COMMENT – PROPOSED RULES PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists

Date: September 30, 2022

The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council published proposed rules regarding 22 TAC, Chapter 801 The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council voted to propose the following rule(s) at its August 23, […]

CALL FOR PUBLIC COMMENT – PROPOSED RULES PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Board: Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners

Date: September 30, 2022

The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council published proposed rules regarding 22 TAC, Chapter 781 The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council voted to propose the following rule(s) at its August 23, […]

CALL FOR PUBLIC COMMENT – PROPOSED RULES PUBLISHED September 30, 2022

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

Date: September 30, 2022

The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council published proposed rules regarding 22 TAC, Chapters 463 The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council voted to propose the following at its August 23, 2022, […]

Insights Over the Lunch Hour with LPC Board Members: Discussion on Rules, Practice Suggestions, and Ethics Considerations when Treating Clients Seeking Holistic Approaches to Therapy

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors

Date: September 29, 2022

The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council is pleased to announce an upcoming webinar entitled Insights Over the Lunch Hour with LPC Board Members: Discussion on Rules, Practice Suggestions, and Ethics Considerations […]

Legislation Required in Texas to Join Counseling Compact

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors

Date: September 29, 2022

The Texas Board supports the Counseling Compact but must wait for legislation to be enacted in Texas to join. The next Legislative Session begins in January 2023. The Resolution Statement […]

Texas LPC Board Counseling Compact Resolution Statement

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors

Date: September 15, 2022

On September 9, 2022, the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors (TSBEPC) discussed their position for membership in the Interstate Counseling Compact. You may find the Resolution Statement here. […]

Jurisprudence Exams Unavailable Sunday, August 14, 2022 from 7am until 9am

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors

Date: August 12, 2022

On Sunday, August 14, 2022, from 7am until 9am CDT, the Jurisprudence Exams will be unavailable while eStrategy Solutions performs scheduled maintenance. Your Lifelong Learning Portal will be unavailable for […]

Jurisprudence Exams Unavailable Sunday, August 14, 2022 from 7am until 9am

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists

Date: August 12, 2022

On Sunday, August 14, 2022, from 7am until 9am CDT, the Jurisprudence Exams will be unavailable while eStrategy Solutions performs scheduled maintenance. Your Lifelong Learning Portal will be unavailable for […]

NEW PRAXIS EXAM – School Psychologists

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

Date: August 5, 2022

A new Praxis School Psychologist exam will be available beginning September 1, 2022 to align with the NASP 2020 Professional Standards. What does this mean for anyone you know that […]

CALL FOR PUBLIC COMMENT – PROPOSED RULES PUBLISHED AUGUST 5, 2022

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

Date: August 5, 2022

The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council published proposed rules regarding 22 TAC, Chapters 463 and 885 The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council voted to propose the following at its May […]

CALL FOR PUBLIC COMMENT – PROPOSED RULES PUBLISHED AUGUST 5, 2022

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors

Date: August 4, 2022

The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council published proposed rules regarding 22 TAC, Chapter 885 The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council voted to propose the following at its May 18, 2022, […]

CALL FOR PUBLIC COMMENT – PROPOSED RULES PUBLISHED AUGUST 5, 2022

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists

Date: August 4, 2022

The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council published proposed rules regarding 22 TAC, Chapters 801 and 885 The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council voted to propose the following rule(s) at its […]

CALL FOR PUBLIC COMMENT – PROPOSED RULES PUBLISHED AUGUST 5, 2022

Board: Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners

Date: August 4, 2022

The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council published proposed rules regarding 22 TAC, Chapters 781 and 885 The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council voted to propose the following rule(s) at its […]

SOCIAL WORK COMPACT DRAFT PUBLISHED ONLINE FOR STAKEHOLDER REVIEW

Board: Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners

Date: July 12, 2022

The Council of State Governments’ (CSG) National Center for Interstate Compacts is excited to announce that the initial draft of the Social Work Compact has been finalized and posted online […]

NEW RULES – 22 TAC Chapter 681 – Effective June 26, 2022

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors

Date: June 29, 2022

LPC Board recommended, and the Executive Council published adopted rules regarding 22 TAC Chapter 681 The following Adopted rules can be found in the June 17, 2022, Issue of the Texas Register and […]

Board Meeting Announcement

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors

Date: April 28, 2022

The Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors will hold their Virtual Full Board Meeting on Friday, May 6, 2022 at 9am. To view the agenda and meeting materials […]

CALL FOR PUBLIC COMMENT – PROPOSED RULES PUBLISHED APRIL 22, 2022

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors

Date: April 19, 2022

The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council published proposed rules regarding 22 TAC, Chapters 882 and 884 The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council voted to propose the following rule(s) at its […]

CALL FOR PUBLIC COMMENT – PROPOSED RULES PUBLISHED APRIL 22, 2022

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists

Date: April 19, 2022

The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council published proposed rules regarding 22 TAC, Chapters 801, 882, and 884 The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council voted to propose the following rule(s) at […]

CALL FOR PUBLIC COMMENT – PROPOSED RULES PUBLISHED APRIL 22, 2022

Board: Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners

Date: April 19, 2022

The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council published proposed rules regarding 22 TAC, Chapters 781, 882, and 884 The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council voted to propose the following rule(s) at […]

CALL FOR PUBLIC COMMENT – PROPOSED RULES PUBLISHED APRIL 22, 2022

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

Date: April 19, 2022

The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council published proposed rules regarding 22 TAC, Chapters 882 and 884 The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council voted to propose the following rule(s) at its […]

Psychologist License Issuance Applications Moving Online

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

Date: April 1, 2022

As part of the ongoing efforts to improve efficiency within the agency, the Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC) is pleased to announce that the “Request To Issue Psychologist License” application […]

NEW RULES – 22 TAC CHAPTERS 463 – EFFECTIVE MARCH 2, 2022

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

Date: February 25, 2022

TSBEP recommended, and the Executive Council published adopted rules regarding 22 TAC Chapter 463 The following Adopted rule can be found in the February 25, 2022, Issue of the Texas Register and […]

Insights Over the Lunch Hour: An Opportunity to Visit with MFT Board Members

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists

Date: February 22, 2022

The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council is pleased to announce an upcoming webinar entitled Insights Over the Lunch Hour: An Opportunity to Visit with MFT Board Members. During this webinar, licensees […]

NEW RULES – 22 TAC CHAPTERS 465 – EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 27, 2022

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

Date: February 18, 2022

TSBEP recommended, and the Executive Council published adopted rules regarding 22 TAC Chapter 465 The following Adopted rule can be found in the February 18, 2022, Issue of the Texas Register and […]

NEW RULES – 22 TAC Chapter 681 – Effective February 27, 2022

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors

Date: February 11, 2022

LPC Board recommended, and the Executive Council published adopted rules regarding 22 TAC Chapter 681 The following Adopted rules can be found in the February 18, 2022, Issue of the Texas […]

Board Meeting Announcement

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors

Date: January 1, 2022

The Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors will hold their Virtual Full Board Meeting on Friday, February 11, 2022 at 9am. To view the agenda and materials related […]

CALL FOR PUBLIC COMMENT – PROPOSED RULES PUBLISHED DECEMBER 10, 2021

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors

Date: December 10, 2021

The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council published proposed rules regarding 22 TAC, Chapters 881 and 882 The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council voted to propose the following rule(s) at its […]

CALL FOR PUBLIC COMMENT – PROPOSED RULES PUBLISHED DECEMBER 10, 2021

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists

Date: December 10, 2021

The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council published proposed rules regarding 22 TAC, Chapters 881 and 882 The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council voted to propose the following rule(s) at its […]

CALL FOR PUBLIC COMMENT – PROPOSED RULES PUBLISHED DECEMBER 10, 2021

Board: Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners

Date: December 10, 2021

The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council published proposed rules regarding 22 TAC, Chapters 881 and 882 The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council voted to propose the following rule(s) at its […]

CALL FOR PUBLIC COMMENT – PROPOSED RULES PUBLISHED DECEMBER 10, 2021

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

Date: December 10, 2021

The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council published proposed rules regarding 22 TAC, Chapters 881 and 882 The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council voted to propose the following rule(s) at its […]

NEW RULES – 22 TAC Chapter 681 – Effective November 21, 2021

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors

Date: November 30, 2021

LPC Board recommended and Executive Council published adopted rules regarding 22 TAC Chapter 681 Adopted rules can been found in the November 12, 2021, Issue of the Texas Register [46 TexReg 7783]. […]

NEW RULES – 22 TAC CHAPTER 883 – EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 21, 2021

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors

Date: November 12, 2021

Executive Council published adopted rules in 22 TAC Chapter 883 On May 4, 2021, the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council voted to publish proposed rule changes to Title 22 of […]

NEW RULES – 22 TAC CHAPTER 883 – EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 21, 2021

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists

Date: November 12, 2021

Executive Council published adopted rules in 22 TAC Chapter 883 On May 4, 2021, the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council voted to publish proposed rule changes to Title 22 of […]

NEW RULES – 22 TAC CHAPTER 883 – EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 21, 2021

Board: Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners

Date: November 12, 2021

Executive Council published adopted rules in 22 TAC Chapter 883 On May 4, 2021, the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council voted to publish proposed rule changes to Title 22 of […]

NEW RULES – 22 TAC CHAPTER 883 – EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 21, 2021

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

Date: November 12, 2021

Executive Council published adopted rules in 22 TAC Chapter 883 On May 4, 2021, the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council voted to publish proposed rule changes to Title 22 of […]

Board Meeting Announcement

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors

Date: November 1, 2021

The Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors will hold their Virtual Full Board Meeting on Friday, November 12th at 9am. To view the agenda and material related to this […]

CALL FOR PUBLIC COMMENT – PROPOSED RULES PUBLISHED OCTOBER 1, 2021

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors

Date: October 1, 2021

The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council published proposed rules regarding 22 TAC, Chapters 882, 884, and 885 On August 24, 2021, the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (Council) voted to […]

CALL FOR PUBLIC COMMENT – PROPOSED RULES PUBLISHED OCTOBER 1, 2021

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors

Date: October 1, 2021

The LPC Board recommended and the Executive Council published proposed rules regarding 22 TAC, Chapter 681 The Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors voted to recommend changes to […]

CALL FOR PUBLIC COMMENT – PROPOSED RULES PUBLISHED OCTOBER 1, 2021

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists

Date: October 1, 2021

MFT Board recommended and Executive Council published proposed rules regarding 22 TAC, Chapter 801 On July 23, 2021, the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners (SW Board) voted to […]

CALL FOR PUBLIC COMMENT – PROPOSED RULES PUBLISHED OCTOBER 1, 2021

Board: Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners

Date: October 1, 2021

The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council published proposed rules regarding 22 TAC, Chapters 882, 884, and 885 On August 24, 2021, the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (Council) voted to […]

CALL FOR PUBLIC COMMENT – PROPOSED RULES PUBLISHED OCTOBER 1, 2021

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists

Date: October 1, 2021

The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council published proposed rules regarding 22 TAC, Chapters 882, 884, and 885 On August 24, 2021, the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (Council) voted to […]

NEW RULES – 22 TAC CHAPTER 801, EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists

Date: September 17, 2021

MFT Board recommended and Executive Council published adopted rules regarding 22 TAC Chapter 801 On January 22, 2021, the Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists (MFT […]

NEW RULES – 22 TAC CHAPTERS 463 AND 465

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

Date: September 17, 2021

Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists adopted amendments to rules in 22 TAC CHAPTERS 463 AND 465. NEWLY ADOPTED RULES 22 TAC § 463.9, Licensed Specialist in School Psychology […]

CALL FOR PUBLIC COMMENT – PROPOSED RULES PUBLISHED AUGUST 13, 2021

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors

Date: August 26, 2021

The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council published proposed rules regarding 22 TAC, Chapter 883 On May 4, 2021, the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (Council) voted to publish proposed changes […]

CALL FOR PUBLIC COMMENT – PROPOSED RULES PUBLISHED AUGUST 13, 2021

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists

Date: August 26, 2021

The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council published proposed rules regarding 22 TAC, Chapter 883 On May 4, 2021, the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (Council) voted to publish proposed changes […]

CALL FOR PUBLIC COMMENT – PROPOSED RULES PUBLISHED AUGUST 13, 2021

Board: Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners

Date: August 26, 2021

The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council published proposed rules regarding 22 TAC, Chapter 883 On May 4, 2021, the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (Council) voted to publish proposed changes […]

CALL FOR PUBLIC COMMENT – PROPOSED RULES PUBLISHED AUGUST 13, 2021

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

Date: August 26, 2021

The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council published proposed rules regarding 22 TAC, Chapter 883 On May 4, 2021, the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (Council) voted to publish proposed changes […]

CALL FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ON PSYPACT PROPOSED RULES

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

Date: August 26, 2021

The Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT) Commission has published Proposed Rules for consideration and comment.  The Proposed Rules can be found HERE. These Proposed Rules are open for a period of 60 […]

CALL FOR PUBLIC COMMENT – PROPOSED RULES PUBLISHED JUNE 18, 2021

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors

Date: June 18, 2021

The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council published proposed rules regarding 22 TAC, Chapters 881, 882, 883, and 885 On May 4, 2021, the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (Council) voted […]

CALL FOR PUBLIC COMMENT – PROPOSED RULES PUBLISHED JUNE 18, 2021

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors

Date: June 18, 2021

The LPC Board recommended and the Executive Council published proposed rules regarding 22 TAC, Chapter 681 On February 12, 2021, the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors voted […]

CALL FOR PUBLIC COMMENT – PROPOSED RULES PUBLISHED JUNE 18, 2021

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists

Date: June 18, 2021

The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council published proposed rules regarding 22 TAC, Chapters 881, 882, 883, and 885 On May 4, 2021, the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (Council) voted […]

CALL FOR PUBLIC COMMENT – PROPOSED RULES PUBLISHED JUNE 18, 2021

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists

Date: June 18, 2021

MFT Board recommended and Executive Council published proposed rules regarding 22 TAC §801.205 Remedy for Incomplete License Requirements On January 22, 2021, the Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and […]

CALL FOR PUBLIC COMMENT – PROPOSED RULES PUBLISHED JUNE 18, 2021

Board: Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners

Date: June 18, 2021

The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council published proposed rules regarding 22 TAC, Chapters 881, 882, 883, and 885 On May 4, 2021, the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (Council) voted […]

CALL FOR PUBLIC COMMENT – PROPOSED RULES PUBLISHED JUNE 18, 2021

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

Date: June 18, 2021

The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council published proposed rules regarding 22 TAC, Chapters 881, 882, 883, and 885 On May 4, 2021, the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (Council) voted […]

NEW RULES – 22 TAC CHAPTER 882, EFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 2021

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors

Date: May 28, 2021

Executive Council published adopted rules regarding 22 TAC Chapter 882 On January 12, 2021, the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council voted to publish proposed rule changes to Title 22 of […]

NEW RULES – 22 TAC CHAPTER 882, EFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 2021

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists

Date: May 28, 2021

Executive Council published adopted rules regarding 22 TAC Chapter 882 On January 12, 2021, the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council voted to publish proposed rule changes to Title 22 of […]

NEW RULES – 22 TAC CHAPTER 882, EFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 2021

Board: Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners

Date: May 28, 2021

Executive Council published adopted rules regarding 22 TAC Chapter 882 On January 12, 2021, the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council voted to publish proposed rule changes to Title 22 of […]

RULES UPDATE – MAY 28, 2021, Effective June 1, 2021

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

Date: May 28, 2021

Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists Published in the May 28, 2021, Issue of the Texas Register.  Effective Date June 1, 2021. NEWLY ADOPTED RULES 22 TAC § 463.10, Licensed Psychologist […]

NEW RULES – 22 TAC CHAPTER 781, EFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 2021

Board: Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners

Date: May 20, 2021

Executive Council published adopted rules regarding 22 TAC Chapter 781 On January 5, 2021, the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners (SW Board) voted to recommend changes to Title […]

Board Meeting Announcement

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors

Date: April 30, 2021

The Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors will virtually hold a Full Board Meeting on Friday, May 7th at 9am. To view the agenda and material related to this […]

NEW RULES – 22 TAC CHAPTERS 881 and 885, EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors

Date: February 5, 2021

Executive Council published adopted rules regarding 22 TAC Chapters 881 and 885 On August 28, 2020, the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council voted to publish proposed rule changes to Title […]

NEW RULES – 22 TAC CHAPTERS 881 and 885, EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists

Date: February 5, 2021

Executive Council published adopted rules regarding 22 TAC Chapters 881 and 885 On August 28, 2020, the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council voted to publish proposed rule changes to Title […]

NEW RULES – 22 TAC CHAPTER 801, EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists

Date: February 5, 2021

MFT Board recommended and Executive Council published adopted rules regarding 22 TAC Chapter 801 On April 17, 2020, the Texas State Board of Marriage and Family Therapists (MFT Board) recommended […]

NEW RULES – 22 TAC CHAPTERS 881 and 885, EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Board: Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners

Date: February 5, 2021

Executive Council published adopted rules regarding 22 TAC Chapters 881 and 885 On August 28, 2020, the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council voted to publish proposed rule changes to Title […]

NEW RULES – 22 TAC CHAPTERS 881 and 885, EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

Date: February 5, 2021

Executive Council published adopted rules regarding 22 TAC Chapters 881 and 885 On August 28, 2020, the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council voted to publish proposed rule changes to Title […]

PRE-APPROVAL NO LONGER REQUIRED FOR SUPERVISION PLANS

Board: Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners

Date: February 4, 2021

Effective 02/04/2021, the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners (TSBSWE) will no longer require supervision plans be submitted for pre-approval. Instead, the supervision plan is to be kept on […]

NEW RULES – 22 TAC CHAPTER 781, EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Board: Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners

Date: January 29, 2021

SW Board recommended and Executive Council published adopted rules regarding 22 TAC Chapter 781 At a joint meeting on October 12, 2020, the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners […]

Call for Public Comment – Proposed Rules Published December 11, 2020

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists

Date: December 11, 2020

MFT Board recommended and Executive Council published proposed rules regarding 22 TAC §801.305 Schedule of Sanctions On July 24, 2020, the Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family […]

CALL FOR PUBLIC COMMENT – PROPOSED RULES PUBLISHED DECEMBER 4, 2020

Board: Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners

Date: December 7, 2020

SW Board recommended and Executive Council published proposed rules regarding 22 TAC, Chapter 781 – multiple sections, regarding supervision plans On October 12, 2020, the Texas State Board of Social […]

Optional COVID-19 Licensure Modification Forms Now Available

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

Date: November 24, 2020

In the event that you are unable to meet the traditional prerequisites for education, training, and/or supervised experience for obtaining a particular license under Chapter 501, due to COVID-19, you […]

CALL FOR PUBLIC COMMENT – PROPOSED RULES PUBLISHED NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Board: Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners

Date: November 13, 2020

SW Board recommended and Executive Council published proposed rules regarding 22 TAC §781.420 Licensing of Persons with Criminal Convictions On June 6, 2020, the Texas State Board of Social Worker […]

BHEC LAUNCHES NEW EXAM REGISTRATION PROCESS FOR SOCIAL WORKER APPLICANTS

Board: Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners

Date: November 2, 2020

The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council has begun a new process for individuals who wish to take the Association of Social Work Board’s (ASWB) examination for baccalaureate, master’s, or clinical […]

CALL FOR PUBLIC COMMENT – PROPOSED RULES PUBLISHED OCTOBER 23, 2020

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists

Date: October 23, 2020

MFT Board recommended and Executive Council published proposed rules regarding 22 TAC §§801.204 Licensing of Military Service Members, Military Veterans, and Military Spouses and 801.305 Schedule of Sanctions On July […]

CALL FOR PUBLIC COMMENT – PROPOSED RULES PUBLISHED OCTOBER 2, 2020

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists

Date: October 19, 2020

MFT Board recommended and Executive Council published proposed rules regarding 22 TAC §801.206 Licensing of Persons with Criminal Convictions On April 17, 2020, the Texas State Board of Examiners of […]

ACTION PLAN ON LICENSING BACKLOG AFFECTING TSBSWE

Board: Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners

Date: August 10, 2020

In response to the backlog of applications pending before the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners, the Council directed its Executive Director at the June 16, 2020 regular meeting […]

COVID-19 Response for MFTs

Board: Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists

Date: July 22, 2020

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has created a process for the MFT Board to request temporary waiver of rules and statutes that may mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak.  The […]

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