News and Updates

Upcoming Leadership Listening Hour Webinar

Board: Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council Date: May 19, 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 Behavioral Health Executive Council, Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists, Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors, Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists, 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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We have updated the way board news is displayed on the BHEC website.

News for all five boards is now available in one consolidated location, making it easier to view updates and filter by board.

The previous individual board news pages have been replaced with the new consolidated Board News page.

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