PART 16. TEXAS BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS
CHAPTER 343. CONTESTED CASE PROCEDURE
The Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners adopts the amendments to 22 TAC §343.1, Definitions; §343.23, Hearings; §343.24, Payment of Costs for a Contested Case Hearing Resulting in the Discipline of a Licensee or the Denial of an Application for License; §343.26, Commutation of Time; §343.27, Probation; §343.28, Records Retention Schedule; §343.29, Failure To Appear at Informal Settlement Conference or Hearing; §343.35, Complaint Investigation and Disposition; §343.48, Dismissal of Complaint; §343.50, Application for Reinstatement of License; §343.51, Evaluation for Reinstatement; §343.52, Procedure upon Request for Reinstatement; §343.53, Board Action Possible upon Reinstatement of Revoked License; §343.55, Failure To Appear, and §343.56, Monitoring of Licensees, and adopts the repeal of §343.25, Continuance. The amendments and repeal are adopted without changes to the proposed text as published in the September 6, 2024, issue of the Texas Register (49 TexReg 6961) and will not be republished.
The amendments are adopted in order to provide clarity to the procedures for contested cases, to correct inaccurate and outdated references, and to conform the rules in Chapter 343 with the physical therapy provisions in Chapter 453, Occupations Code, with the administrative procedures in Chapter 2001, Government Code, and with Title 1 Texas Administrative Code. The repeal is adopted as the procedure is covered under the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) rules for hearings.
The repeal is adopted as the procedure is covered under the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) rules for hearings.
There was no public comment.
22 TAC §§343.1, 343.23, 343.24, 343.26 - 343.29, 343.35, 343.48, 343.50 - 343.53, 343.55, 343.56
The amendments are adopted under the Physical Therapy Practice Act, Title 3, Subtitle H, Chapter 453, Occupations Code, which provides the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners with the authority to adopt rules consistent with this Act to carry out its duties in administering this Act.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on October 25, 2024.
TRD-202405053
Ralph Harper
Executive Director
Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
Effective date: November 15, 2024
Proposal publication date: September 6, 2024
For further information, please call: (512) 305-6900
The repeal is adopted under Texas Occupation Code §453.102, which authorizes the board to adopt rules necessary to implement chapter 453.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on October 25, 2024.
TRD-202405055
Ralph Harper
Executive Director
Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
Effective date: November 15, 2024
Proposal publication date: September 6, 2024
For further information, please call: (512) 305-6900
CHAPTER 463. APPLICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS
SUBCHAPTER D. SPECIALTY CERTIFICATIONS
The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council on behalf of the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists adopts the repeal of §463.25, relating to Health Service Psychologist Specialty Certification. Section 463.25 is repealed without changes as published in the August 2, 2024, issue of the Texas Register (49 TexReg 5630) and will not be republished.
Reasoned Justification.
The adopted repeal is appropriate as the addition of a Health Service Psychologist Specialty Certification onto a psychologist's license no longer provides a meaningful public benefit necessitating regulation by the Council.
List of interested groups or associations against the rule.
None.
Summary of comments against the rule.
None.
List of interested groups or associations for the rule.
None.
Summary of comments for the rule.
None.
Agency Response.
None.
Statutory Authority.
The rule is adopted under Tex. Occ. Code, Title 3, Subtitle I, Chapter 507, which provides the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council with the authority to make all rules, not inconsistent with the Constitution and Laws of this State, which are reasonably necessary for the proper performance of its duties and regulations of proceedings before it.
Additionally, the Executive Council adopts this rule pursuant to the authority found in §507.152 of the Tex. Occ. Code which vests the Executive Council with the authority to adopt rules necessary to perform its duties and implement Chapter 507 of the Tex. Occ. Code.
In accordance with §501.1515 of the Tex. Occ. Code the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists previously voted and, by a majority, approved to propose the adoption of this rule to the Executive Council. The rule is specifically authorized by §501.1515 of the Tex. Occ. Code which states the Board shall propose to the Executive Council rules regarding the qualifications necessary to obtain a license; the scope of practice, standards of care, and ethical practice; continuing education requirements for license holders; and a schedule of sanctions for violations of this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter.
The Executive Council also adopts this rule in compliance with §507.153 of the Tex. Occ. Code. The Executive Council may not propose and adopt a rule regarding the qualifications necessary to obtain a license; the scope of practice, standards of care, and ethical practice for a profession; continuing education requirements; or a schedule of sanctions unless the rule has been proposed by the applicable board for the profession. In this instance, the underlying board has proposed the rule to the Executive Council. Therefore, the Executive Council has complied with Chapters 501 and 507 of the Texas Occupations Code and may adopt this rule.
Lastly, the Executive Council adopts this rule under the authority found in §2001.004 of the Tex. Gov't Code which requires state agencies to adopt rules of practice stating the nature and requirements of all available formal and informal procedures.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on October 25, 2024.
TRD-202405004
Darrel D. Spinks
Executive Director
Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
Effective date: November 14, 2024
Proposal publication date: August 2, 2024
For further information, please call: (512) 305-7706
CHAPTER 781. SOCIAL WORKER LICENSURE
SUBCHAPTER B. RULES OF PRACTICE
The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council on behalf of the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners adopts amendment to §781.302, relating to The Practice of Social Work. Section 781.302 is adopted with changes to the proposed text as published in the August 2, 2024, issue of the Texas Register (49 TexReg 5631) and will be republished.
Reasoned Justification.
The adopted amendments clarify under what employment setting and supervision an LBSW and LMSW may practice. The amendments also remove restrictions on the locations an LBSW or LMSW may practice from, while preserving restrictions on LBSWs and LMSWs authorization to practice independently.
List of interested groups or associations against the rule.
None.
Summary of comments against the rule.
Three commenters disagreed with adoption of the amended rule, noting the rule was confusing for license holders and that former section "(i)" as amended would be written in an incorrect or ungrammatical syntax. One commenter also objected to removing language related to prohibiting an LMSW from renting office space and opening up their own independent practice setting. The commenter suggested adding additional language to specify an LMSW must ensure who has oversight of the LMSW and responsibility for clients.
List of interested groups or associations for the rule.
National Association of Social Workers - Texas Chapter.
Summary of comments for the rule.
One commenter offered support for the proposed amendment, stating the changes clean up rule language to allow an LMSW to work remotely, such as at home, while still employed by and overseen by an agency and supervisor. The commenter also noted the improper syntax of the former section "(i)" as needing addressing.
Agency Response.
The Executive Council thanks the commenter for their supportive comments. Regarding the syntax error in the proposed rule, this was a typographical error made in the posting of the rule amendment to the Texas Register. The Council voted the adopt the rule with changes to reflect the original language proposed by the social work board to read as follows: "An LBSW or LMSW who is not recognized for independent practice may bill directly to patients or bill directly to third party payers if the LBSW or LMSW is under a formal supervision plan." The Council declines to return language describing the work setting for LMSWs, as board rules currently specify numerous times that an LMSW is not allowed to open an independent practice, regardless of the physical setting.
Statutory Authority.
The rule is adopted under Tex. Occ. Code, Title 3, Subtitle I, Chapter 507, which provides the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council with the authority to make all rules, not inconsistent with the Constitution and Laws of this State, which are reasonably necessary for the proper performance of its duties and regulations of proceedings before it.
Additionally, the Executive Council adopts this rule pursuant to the authority found in §507.152 of the Tex. Occ. Code which vests the Executive Council with the authority to adopt rules necessary to perform its duties and implement Chapter 507 of the Tex. Occ. Code.
In accordance with §505.2015 of the Tex. Occ. Code the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners previously voted and, by a majority, approved to propose the adoption of this rule to the Executive Council. The rule is specifically authorized by §505.2015 of the Tex. Occ. Code which states the Board shall propose to the Executive Council rules regarding the qualifications necessary to obtain a license; the scope of practice, standards of care, and ethical practice; continuing education requirements for license holders; and a schedule of sanctions for violations of this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter.
The Executive Council also adopts this rule in compliance with §507.153 of the Tex. Occ. Code. The Executive Council may not propose and adopt a rule regarding the qualifications necessary to obtain a license; the scope of practice, standards of care, and ethical practice for a profession; continuing education requirements; or a schedule of sanctions unless the rule has been proposed by the applicable board for the profession. In this instance, the underlying board has proposed the rule to the Executive Council. Therefore, the Executive Council has complied with Chapters 505 and 507 of the Texas Occupations Code and may adopt this rule.
Lastly, the Executive Council adopts this rule under the authority found in §2001.004 of the Tex. Gov't Code which requires state agencies to adopt rules of practice stating the nature and requirements of all available formal and informal procedures.
§781.302.The Practice of Social Work.
(a) Practice of Baccalaureate Social Work--Applying social work theory, knowledge, methods, ethics and the professional use of self to restore or enhance social, psychosocial, or bio-psychosocial functioning of individuals, couples, families, groups, organizations and communities. Baccalaureate Social Work is generalist practice and may include interviewing, assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation, case management, mediation, counseling, supportive counseling, direct practice, information and referral, problem solving, supervision, consultation, education, advocacy, community organization, and policy and program development, implementation, and administration. An LBSW may only practice social work in an agency employment setting or under contract with an agency, unless under a non-clinical supervision plan per §781.402(d)(1) of this title.
(b) Practice of Independent Non-Clinical Baccalaureate Social Work--An LBSW recognized for independent practice, known as LBSW-IPR, may provide any non-clinical baccalaureate social work services in either an employment or an independent practice setting. An LBSW-IPR may work under contract, bill directly for services, and bill third parties for reimbursements for services. An LBSW-IPR must restrict his or her independent practice to providing non-clinical social work services.
(c) Practice of Master's Social Work--Applying social work theory, knowledge, methods and ethics and the professional use of self to restore or enhance social, psychosocial, or bio-psychosocial functioning of individuals, couples, families, groups, organizations and communities. Master's Social Work practice may include applying specialized knowledge and advanced practice skills in assessment, treatment, planning, implementation and evaluation, case management, mediation, counseling, supportive counseling, direct practice, information and referral, supervision, consultation, education, research, advocacy, community organization and developing, implementing and administering policies, programs and activities. An LMSW may engage in Baccalaureate Social Work practice. An LMSW may only practice social work in an agency employment setting or under contract with an agency, unless under a non-clinical supervision plan per §781.402(d)(1) of this title. An LMSW may practice clinical social work, as defined by subsection (f) of this section, in an agency employment setting or under contract with an agency if under clinical supervision per §781.404(a)(2) of this title or under a clinical supervision plan per §781.404(a)(3) of this title.
(d) Advanced Non-Clinical Practice of LMSWs--An LMSW recognized as an Advanced Practitioner (LMSW-AP) may provide any non-clinical social work services in either an employment or an independent practice setting. An LMSW-AP may work under contract, bill directly for services, and bill third parties for reimbursements for services. An LMSW-AP must restrict his or her practice to providing non-clinical social work services.
(e) Independent Practice for LMSWs--An LMSW recognized for independent practice may provide any non-clinical social work services in either an employment or an independent practice setting. This licensee is designated as LMSW-IPR. An LMSW-IPR may work under contract, bill directly for services, and bill third parties for reimbursements for services. An LMSW-IPR must restrict his or her independent practice to providing non-clinical social work services.
(f) Practice of Clinical Social Work--The practice of social work that requires applying social work theory, knowledge, methods, ethics, and the professional use of self to restore or enhance social, psychosocial, or bio-psychosocial functioning of individuals, couples, families, groups, and/or persons who are adversely affected by social or psychosocial stress or health impairment. The practice of clinical social work requires applying specialized clinical knowledge and advanced clinical skills in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders, conditions and addictions, including severe mental illness and serious emotional disturbances in adults, adolescents, and children. The clinical social worker may engage in Baccalaureate Social Work practice and Master's Social Work practice. Clinical treatment methods may include but are not limited to providing individual, marital, couple, family, and group therapy, mediation, counseling, supportive counseling, direct practice, and psychotherapy. Clinical social workers are qualified and authorized to use the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), the International Classification of Diseases (ICD), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Codes, and other diagnostic classification systems in assessment, diagnosis, treatment and other practice activities. An LCSW may provide any clinical or non-clinical social work service or supervision in either an employment or independent practice setting. An LCSW may work under contract, bill directly for services, and bill third parties for service reimbursements.
(g) A licensee who is not recognized for independent practice and who is not under a non-clinical supervision plan must not engage in any independent practice that falls within the definition of social work practice in §781.102 of this title (relating to Definitions) unless the person is licensed in another profession and acting solely within the scope of that license. If the person is practicing professionally under another license, the person may not use the titles "licensed master social worker," "licensed social worker," or "licensed baccalaureate social worker," or any other title or initials that imply social work licensure.
(h) An LBSW or LMSW who is not recognized for independent practice may bill directly to patients or bill directly to third party payers if the LBSW or LMSW is under a formal supervision plan.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on October 25, 2024.
TRD-202405000
Darrel D. Spinks
Executive Director
Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners
Effective date: November 14, 2024
Proposal publication date: August 2, 2024
For further information, please call: (512) 305-7706
CHAPTER 801. LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS
SUBCHAPTER C. APPLICATIONS AND LICENSING
The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council on behalf of the Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists adopts amendments to §801.114, relating to Academic Course Content. Section 801.114 is adopted without changes to the proposed text as published in the August 2, 2024, issue of the Texas Register (49 TexReg 5633) and will not be republished.
Reasoned Justification.
The adopted amendments have been made so the rule will better align with Section 502.252 of the Occupations Code.
List of interested groups or associations against the rule.
None.
Summary of comments against the rule.
None.
List of interested groups or associations for the rule.
None.
Summary of comments for the rule.
None.
Agency Response.
None.
Statutory Authority.
The rule is adopted under Tex. Occ. Code, Title 3, Subtitle I, Chapter 507, which provides the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council with the authority to make all rules, not inconsistent with the Constitution and Laws of this State, which are reasonably necessary for the proper performance of its duties and regulations of proceedings before it.
Additionally, the Executive Council adopts this rule pursuant to the authority found in §507.152 of the Tex. Occ. Code which vests the Executive Council with the authority to adopt rules necessary to perform its duties and implement Chapter 507 of the Tex. Occ. Code.
In accordance with §502.1515 of the Tex. Occ. Code the Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists previously voted and, by a majority, approved to propose the adoption of this rule to the Executive Council. The rule is specifically authorized by §502.1515 of the Tex. Occ. Code which states the Board shall propose to the Executive Council rules regarding the qualifications necessary to obtain a license; the scope of practice, standards of care, and ethical practice; continuing education requirements for license holders; and a schedule of sanctions for violations of this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter.
The Executive Council also adopts this rule in compliance with §507.153 of the Tex. Occ. Code. The Executive Council may not propose and adopt a rule regarding the qualifications necessary to obtain a license; the scope of practice, standards of care, and ethical practice for a profession; continuing education requirements; or a schedule of sanctions unless the rule has been proposed by the applicable board for the profession. In this instance, the underlying board has proposed this rule to the Executive Council. Therefore, the Executive Council has complied with Chapters 502 and 507 of the Texas Occupations Code and may adopt this rule.
Lastly, the Executive Council also adopts this rule under the authority found in §2001.004 of the Tex. Gov't Code which requires state agencies to adopt rules of practice stating the nature and requirements of all available formal and informal procedures.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on October 25, 2024.
TRD-202405018
Darrel D. Spinks
Executive Director
Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists
Effective date: November 14, 2024
Proposal publication date: August 2, 2024
For further information, please call: (512) 305-7706
The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council on behalf of the Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists adopts the repeal of §801.115, relating to Academic Requirements and Supervised Clinical Internship. The repeal of §801.115 is adopted without changes to the proposed text as published in the August 2, 2024, issue of the Texas Register (49 TexReg 5635) and will not be republished.
Reasoned Justification.
The adopted repeal has been made so the licensing rules better align with Chapter 502 of the Occupations Code.
List of interested groups or associations against the rule.
None.
Summary of comments against the rule.
None.
List of interested groups or associations for the rule.
None.
Summary of comments for the rule.
None.
Agency Response.
None.
Statutory Authority.
The rule repeal is adopted under Tex. Occ. Code, Title 3, Subtitle I, Chapter 507, which provides the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council with the authority to make all rules, not inconsistent with the Constitution and Laws of this State, which are reasonably necessary for the proper performance of its duties and regulations of proceedings before it.
Additionally, the Executive Council adopts this rule repeal pursuant to the authority found in §507.152 of the Tex. Occ. Code which vests the Executive Council with the authority to adopt rules necessary to perform its duties and implement Chapter 507 of the Tex. Occ. Code.
In accordance with §502.1515 of the Tex. Occ. Code the Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists previously voted and, by a majority, approved to propose the adoption this rule repeal to the Executive Council. The rule repeal is specifically authorized by §502.1515 of the Tex. Occ. Code which states the Board shall propose to the Executive Council rules regarding the qualifications necessary to obtain a license; the scope of practice, standards of care, and ethical practice; continuing education requirements for license holders; and a schedule of sanctions for violations of this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter.
The Executive Council also adopts this rule repeal in compliance with §507.153 of the Tex. Occ. Code. The Executive Council may not propose and adopt a rule regarding the qualifications necessary to obtain a license; the scope of practice, standards of care, and ethical practice for a profession; continuing education requirements; or a schedule of sanctions unless the rule has been proposed by the applicable board for the profession. In this instance, the underlying board has proposed this rule repeal to the Executive Council. Therefore, the Executive Council has complied with Chapters 502 and 507 of the Texas Occupations Code and may adopt this rule repeal.
Lastly, the Executive Council also adopts this rule repeal under the authority found in §2001.004 of the Tex. Gov't Code which requires state agencies to adopt rules of practice stating the nature and requirements of all available formal and informal procedures.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on October 25, 2024.
TRD-202405019
Darrel D. Spinks
Executive Director
Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists
Effective date: November 14, 2024
Proposal publication date: August 2, 2024
For further information, please call: (512) 305-7706
The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council on behalf of the Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists adopts amendments to §801.142, relating to Supervised Clinical Experience Requirements and Conditions. Section 801.142 is adopted with changes to the proposed text as published in the August 2, 2024, issue of the Texas Register (49 TexReg 5636) and will be republished.
Reasoned Justification.
The adopted amendments change the amount of supervision hours that may be counted towards licensure that are provided by telephone. Additionally, amendments have been made so the rule will better align with Section 502.252 of the Occupations Code.
List of interested groups or associations against the rule.
None.
Summary of comments against the rule.
None.
List of interested groups or associations for the rule.
None.
Summary of comments for the rule.
One commenter supported the rule amendment, noting that having the option of telephonic supervision would be helpful in some circumstances.
Agency Response.
The Council thanks the commenter for their support.
Statutory Authority.
The rule is adopted under Tex. Occ. Code, Title 3, Subtitle I, Chapter 507, which provides the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council with the authority to make all rules, not inconsistent with the Constitution and Laws of this State, which are reasonably necessary for the proper performance of its duties and regulations of proceedings before it.
Additionally, the Executive Council adopts this rule pursuant to the authority found in §507.152 of the Tex. Occ. Code which vests the Executive Council with the authority to adopt rules necessary to perform its duties and implement Chapter 507 of the Tex. Occ. Code.
In accordance with §502.1515 of the Tex. Occ. Code the Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists previously voted and, by a majority, approved to propose the adoption this rule to the Executive Council. The rule is specifically authorized by §502.1515 of the Tex. Occ. Code which states the Board shall propose to the Executive Council rules regarding the qualifications necessary to obtain a license; the scope of practice, standards of care, and ethical practice; continuing education requirements for license holders; and a schedule of sanctions for violations of this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter.
The Executive Council also adopts this rule in compliance with §507.153 of the Tex. Occ. Code. The Executive Council may not propose and adopt a rule regarding the qualifications necessary to obtain a license; the scope of practice, standards of care, and ethical practice for a profession; continuing education requirements; or a schedule of sanctions unless the rule has been proposed by the applicable board for the profession. In this instance, the underlying board has proposed this rule to the Executive Council. Therefore, the Executive Council has complied with Chapters 502 and 507 of the Texas Occupations Code and may adopt this rule.
Lastly, the Executive Council also adopts this rule under the authority found in §2001.004 of the Tex. Gov't Code which requires state agencies to adopt rules of practice stating the nature and requirements of all available formal and informal procedures.
§801.142.Supervised Clinical Experience Requirements and Conditions.
An applicant for LMFT must complete supervised clinical experience acceptable to the council.
(1) The LMFT Associate must have completed a minimum of two years of work experience in marriage and family therapy, which includes a minimum of 3,000 hours of supervised clinical practice. The required 3,000 hours must include at least 1,500 hours providing direct clinical services, of which:
(A) no more than 750 hours may be provided via technology-assisted services (as approved by the supervisor); and
(B) at least 500 hours must be providing direct clinical services to couples or families.
(2) The remaining required hours, not covered by paragraph (1) above, may come from related experiences, including workshops, public relations, wrting case notes, consulting with referral sources, etc.
(3) An LMFT Associate must obtain a minimum of 200 hours of supervision by an LMFT-S during the required 3,000 hours, and at least 100 of these hours must be individual supervision.
(A) An LMFT Associate, when providing services, must receive a minimum of one hour of supervision every week, except for good cause shown.
(B) Supervision may be provided in person or by live video or, if the supervisor determines that in-person or live video supervision is not accessible, by telephone.
(C) An LMFT Associate may apply up to 100 graduate internship supervision hours toward the required 200 hours of supervision required for licensure as an LMFT.
(4) For an LMFT applicant who begins the graduate degree program used for their license application before September 1, 2025, staff may count graduate internship hours exceeding the requirements set in §801.114(b)(8) of this title toward the minimum requirement of at least 3,000 hours of supervised clinical practice under the following conditions.
(A) No more than 500 excess graduate internship hours, of which no more than 250 hours may be direct clinical services to couples or families, completed under a Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE) accredited graduate program may be counted toward the minimum requirement of at least 3,000 hours of supervised clinical practice.
(B) No more than 400 excess graduate internship hours, of which no more than 200 hours may be direct clinical services to couples or families, completed under a non-COAMFTE-accredited graduate program may be counted toward the minimum requirement of at least 3,000 hours of supervised clinical practice.
(5) An LMFT Associate may practice marriage and family therapy in any setting under supervision, such as a private practice, public or private agencies, hospitals, etc.
(6) During the post-graduate, supervised clinical experience, both the supervisor and the LMFT Associate may have disciplinary actions taken against their licenses for violations of the Act, the Council Act, or council rules.
(7) Within 30 days of the initiation of supervision, an LMFT Associate must submit to the council a Supervisory Agreement Form for each council approved supervisor.
(8) An LMFT Associate may have no more than two council-approved supervisors at a time, unless given prior approval by the council or its designee.
(9) Applicants with a master's degree that qualifies under §§801.112 and 801.113 may count any supervision and experience (e.g., practicum, internship, externship) completed after conferral of the master's degree and as part of a doctoral program, toward the supervision and experience requirements set out in §801.142. A doctoral program must lead to a degree that qualifies under §§801.112 and 801.113 before the Council will award credit for supervision and experience under this provision.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on October 25, 2024.
TRD-202405020
Darrel D. Spinks
Executive Director
Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists
Effective date: November 14, 2024
Proposal publication date: August 2, 2024
For further information, please call: (512) 305-7706
The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council on behalf of the Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists adopts amendments to §801.143, relating to Supervisor Requirements. Section 801.143 is adopted with changes to the proposed text as published in the May 17, 2024, issue of the Texas Register (49 TexReg 3479) and will be republished.
Reasoned Justification.
The adopted amendments are intended to set equitable requirements for achieving supervisor status; to standardize provisions concerning automatic revocation of supervisor status after a disciplinary order imposes a probated suspension, suspension, or revocation of a license; and makes typographical updates.
List of interested groups or associations against the rule.
None.
Summary of comments against the rule.
None.
List of interested groups or associations for the rule.
None.
Summary of comments for the rule.
None.
Agency Response.
None.
Statutory Authority.
The rule is adopted under Tex. Occ. Code, Title 3, Subtitle I, Chapter 507, which provides the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council with the authority to make all rules, not inconsistent with the Constitution and Laws of this State, which are reasonably necessary for the proper performance of its duties and regulations of proceedings before it.
Additionally, the Executive Council adopts this rule pursuant to the authority found in §507.152 of the Tex. Occ. Code which vests the Executive Council with the authority to adopt rules necessary to perform its duties and implement Chapter 507 of the Tex. Occ. Code.
In accordance with §502.1515 of the Tex. Occ. Code the Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists previously voted and, by a majority, approved to propose the adoption of this rule to the Executive Council. The rule is specifically authorized by §502.1515 of the Tex. Occ. Code which states the Board shall propose to the Executive Council rules regarding the qualifications necessary to obtain a license; the scope of practice, standards of care, and ethical practice; continuing education requirements for license holders; and a schedule of sanctions for violations of this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter.
The Executive Council also adopts this rule in compliance with §507.153 of the Tex. Occ. Code. The Executive Council may not propose and adopt a rule regarding the qualifications necessary to obtain a license; the scope of practice, standards of care, and ethical practice for a profession; continuing education requirements; or a schedule of sanctions unless the rule has been proposed by the applicable board for the profession. In this instance, the underlying board has proposed this rule to the Executive Council. Therefore, the Executive Council has complied with Chapters 502 and 507 of the Texas Occupations Code and may adopt this rule.
Lastly, the Executive Council also adopts this rule under the authority found in §2001.004 of the Tex. Gov't Code which requires state agencies to adopt rules of practice stating the nature and requirements of all available formal and informal procedures.
§801.143.Supervisor Requirements.
(a) To apply for supervisor status, an LMFT must be in good standing and submit:
(1) an application and applicable fee;
(2) documentation of the completion of at least 3,000 hours of LMFT practice over a minimum of 3 years; and
(3) documentation of one of following:
(A) successful completion of a 3-semester-hour, graduate course in marriage and family therapy supervision from an accredited institution;
(B) a 40-hour continuing education course in clinical supervision; or
(C) successful completion of an American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) approved Fundamentals of Supervision course.
(b) A supervisor may not be employed by the person he or she is supervising.
(c) A supervisor may not be related within the second degree by affinity (marriage) or within the third degree by consanguinity (blood or adoption) to the person whom he or she is supervising.
(d) Within 60 days of the initiation of supervision, a supervisor must process and maintain a complete supervision file on the LMFT Associate. The supervision file must include:
(1) a photocopy of the submitted Supervisory Agreement Form;
(2) proof of council approval of the Supervisory Agreement Form;
(3) a record of all locations at which the LMFT Associate will practice;
(4) a dated and signed record of each supervision conference with the LMFT Associate's total number of hours of supervised experience, direct client contact hours, and direct client contact hours with couples or families accumulated up to the date of the conference;
(5) an established plan for the custody and control of the records of supervision for each LMFT Associate in the event of the supervisor's death or incapacity, or the termination of the supervisor's practice; and
(6) a copy of any written plan for remediation of the LMFT Associate.
(e) Within 30 days of the termination of supervision, a supervisor must submit written notification to the council.
(f) Both the LMFT Associate and the council-approved supervisor are fully responsible for the marriage and family therapy activities of the LMFT Associate.
(1) The supervisor must ensure the LMFT Associate knows and adheres to all statutes and rules that govern the practice of marriage and family therapy.
(2) A supervisor must maintain objective, professional judgment; a dual relationship between the supervisor and the LMFT Associate is prohibited.
(3) A supervisor may only supervise the number of individuals for which the supervisor can provide adequate supervision.
(4) If a supervisor determines the LMFT Associate may not have the therapeutic skills or competence to practice marriage and family therapy under an LMFT license, the supervisor must develop and implement a written plan for remediation of the LMFT Associate.
(5) A supervisor must timely submit accurate documentation of supervised experience.
(g) Supervisor status expires with the LMFT license.
(h) A supervisor who fails to meet all requirements for licensure renewal may not advertise or represent themselves as a supervisor in any manner.
(i) A supervisor whose license status is other than "active" is no longer an approved supervisor. Supervised clinical experience hours accumulated under that person's supervision after the date their license status changed from "active" or after removal of the supervisor designation will not count as acceptable hours unless approved by the council.
(j) Upon execution of a Council order for probated suspension, suspension, or revocation of the LMFT license with supervisor status, the supervisor status is revoked. A licensee whose supervisor status is revoked must:
(1) inform each LMFT Associate of the council disciplinary order;
(2) refund all supervisory fees received after date the council disciplinary order was ratified to the LMFT Associate who paid the fees; and
(3) assist each LMFT Associate in finding alternate supervision.
(k) Supervision of an LMFT Associate without being currently approved as a supervisor is grounds for disciplinary action.
(l) The LMFT Associate may compensate the supervisor for time spent in supervision if the supervision is not part of the supervisor's responsibilities as a paid employee of an agency, institution, clinic, or other business entity.
(m) At a minimum, the 40-hour continuing education course in clinical supervision, referenced in subsection (a)(3)(B) of this section, must meet each of the following requirements:
(1) the course must be taught by a graduate-level licensee holding supervisor status issued by the Council:
(2) all related coursework and assignments must be completed over a time period not to exceed 90 days; and
(3) the 40-hour supervision training must include at least:
(A) three (3) hours for defining and conceptualizing supervision and models of supervision;
(B) three (3) hours for supervisory relationship and marriage and family therapist development;
(C) twelve (12) hours for supervision methods and techniques, covering roles, focus (process, conceptualization, and personalization), group supervision, multi-cultural supervision (race, ethnic, and gender issues), and evaluation methods;
(D) twelve (12) hours for supervision and standards of practice, codes of ethics, and legal and professional issues; and
(E) three (3) hours for executive and administrative tasks, covering supervision plan, supervision contract, time for supervision, record keeping, and reporting.
(n) Subsection (m) of this section is effective May 1, 2023.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on October 25, 2024.
TRD-202405022
Darrel D. Spinks
Executive Director
Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists
Effective date: November 14, 2024
Proposal publication date: May 17, 2024
For further information, please call: (512) 305-7706
The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council on behalf of the Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists adopts new rule §801.201, relating to Temporary License. Section 801.201 is adopted without changes to the proposed text as published in the August 2, 2024, issue of the Texas Register (49 TexReg 5638) and will not be republished.
Reasoned Justification.
The adopted new rule creates a temporary Texas license for marriage and family therapists who are licensed to practice independently in another jurisdiction. Temporary license holders are allowed to use this license for up to thirty (30) days within one year from the date of issuance, and the thirty days are not required to be consecutive. Temporary license holders are required to report the use of this license after utilizing the full thirty days or the expiration of one year from licensure, whichever occurs first.
List of interested groups or associations against the rule.
None.
Summary of comments against the rule.
None.
List of interested groups or associations for the rule.
None.
Summary of comments for the rule.
None.
Agency Response.
None.
Statutory Authority.
The rule is adopted under Tex. Occ. Code, Title 3, Subtitle I, Chapter 507, which provides the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council with the authority to make all rules, not inconsistent with the Constitution and Laws of this State, which are reasonably necessary for the proper performance of its duties and regulations of proceedings before it.
Additionally, the Executive Council adopts this rule pursuant to the authority found in §507.152 of the Tex. Occ. Code which vests the Executive Council with the authority to adopt rules necessary to perform its duties and implement Chapter 507 of the Tex. Occ. Code.
In accordance with §502.1515 of the Tex. Occ. Code the Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists previously voted and, by a majority, approved to propose the adoption of this rule to the Executive Council. The rule is specifically authorized by §502.1515 of the Tex. Occ. Code which states the Board shall propose to the Executive Council rules regarding the qualifications necessary to obtain a license; the scope of practice, standards of care, and ethical practice; continuing education requirements for license holders; and a schedule of sanctions for violations of this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter.
The Executive Council also adopts this rule in compliance with §507.153 of the Tex. Occ. Code. The Executive Council may not propose and adopt a rule regarding the qualifications necessary to obtain a license; the scope of practice, standards of care, and ethical practice for a profession; continuing education requirements; or a schedule of sanctions unless the rule has been proposed by the applicable board for the profession. In this instance, the underlying board has proposed this rule to the Executive Council. Therefore, the Executive Council has complied with Chapters 502 and 507 of the Texas Occupations Code and may adopt this rule.
Lastly, the Executive Council also adopts this rule under the authority found in §2001.004 of the Tex. Gov't Code which requires state agencies to adopt rules of practice stating the nature and requirements of all available formal and informal procedures.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on October 25, 2024.
TRD-202405024
Darrel D. Spinks
Executive Director
Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists
Effective date: November 14, 2024
Proposal publication date: August 2, 2024
For further information, please call: (512) 305-7706
CHAPTER 882. APPLICATIONS AND LICENSING
SUBCHAPTER A. LICENSE APPLICATIONS
The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council adopts new rule §882.14, relating to Petition for Waiver or Remediation of Deficiency. Section 882.14 is adopted without changes to the proposed text as published in the August 2, 2024, issue of the Texas Register (49 TexReg 5640) and will not be republished.
Reasoned Justification.
The adopted new rule authorizes the Council through its member boards to accept remediation of any licensing requirement that is not required by statute or federal law.
List of interested groups or associations against the rule.
None.
Summary of comments against the rule.
None.
List of interested groups or associations for the rule.
None.
Summary of comments for the rule.
Two commenters expressed support for the rule as a reasonable and logical change to support those seeking licensure.
Agency Response.
The Council thanks commenters for their supportive comments.
Statutory Authority.
The rule is adopted under Tex. Occ. Code, Title 3, Subtitle I, Chapter 507, which provides the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council with the authority to make all rules, not inconsistent with the Constitution and Laws of this State, which are reasonably necessary for the proper performance of its duties and regulations of proceedings before it.
Additionally, the Executive Council adopts this rule pursuant to the authority found in §507.152 of the Tex. Occ. Code which vests the Executive Council with the authority to adopt rules necessary to perform its duties and implement Chapter 507 of the Tex. Occ. Code.
The Executive Council also adopts this rule under the authority found in §2001.004 of the Tex. Gov't Code which requires state agencies to adopt rules of practice stating the nature and requirements of all available formal and informal procedures.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on October 25, 2024.
TRD-202405009
Darrel D. Spinks
Executive Director
Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council
Effective date: November 14, 2024
Proposal publication date: August 2, 2024
For further information, please call: (512) 305-7706
The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council adopts amendments to §882.21, relating to License Statuses. Section 882.21 is adopted without changes to the proposed text as published in the August 2, 2024, issue of the Texas Register (49 TexReg 5641) and will not be republished.
Reasoned Justification.
The adopted amendments update the definition of inactive and delinquent licenses to ensure a license with a pending disciplinary complaint or investigation does not expire until after the complaint has been resolved. The amendments also clarify which licenses' statuses allow practice and the process for requesting retirement of a license.
List of interested groups or associations against the rule.
None.
Summary of comments against the rule.
None.
List of interested groups or associations for the rule.
None.
Summary of comments for the rule.
One commenter expressed support for the proposed amendment. The commentor also raised a question about a separate portion of the amended rule unrelated to the proposed amendment.
Agency Response.
The Council thanks the commenter for their support.
Statutory Authority.
The rule is adopted under Tex. Occ. Code, Title 3, Subtitle I, Chapter 507, which provides the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council with the authority to make all rules, not inconsistent with the Constitution and Laws of this State, which are reasonably necessary for the proper performance of its duties and regulations of proceedings before it.
Additionally, the Executive Council adopts this rule pursuant to the authority found in §507.152 of the Tex. Occ. Code which vests the Executive Council with the authority to adopt rules necessary to perform its duties and implement Chapter 507 of the Tex. Occ. Code.
The Executive Council also adopts this rule under the authority found in §2001.004 of the Tex. Gov't Code which requires state agencies to adopt rules of practice stating the nature and requirements of all available formal and informal procedures.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on October 25, 2024.
TRD-202405010
Darrel D. Spinks
Executive Director
Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council
Effective date: November 14, 2024
Proposal publication date: August 2, 2024
For further information, please call: (512) 305-7706
SUBCHAPTER B. INVESTIGATIONS AND DISPOSITION OF COMPLAINTS
The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council adopts amendments to §884.10, relating to Investigation of Complaints. Section 884.10 is adopted without changes to the proposed text as published in the August 2, 2024, issue of the Texas Register (49 TexReg 5643) and will not be republished.
Reasoned Justification.
This amendment would allow Council staff to close without investigation a complaint that lacks sufficient evidence to identify a violation or where the complainant is uncooperative.
List of interested groups or associations against the rule.
None.
Summary of comments against the rule.
None.
List of interested groups or associations for the rule.
None.
Summary of comments for the rule.
Three commenters offered support for the amendment, with one noting the change was efficient and that closing complaints that do not have sufficient evidence to go forward makes sense. One commenter suggested also adding a new category of "medium priority" when prioritizing complaint investigations that do not rise to the level of a high priority such as physical danger, but that could nevertheless result in potential mental or emotional abuse.
Agency Response.
The Council thanks commenters for their supportive comments. At this time the agency declines to add an additional prioritization category, but will keep the suggestion under advisement.
Statutory Authority.
The rule is adopted under Tex. Occ. Code, Title 3, Subtitle I, Chapter 507, which provides the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council with the authority to make all rules, not inconsistent with the Constitution and Laws of this State, which are reasonably necessary for the proper performance of its duties and regulations of proceedings before it.
Additionally, the Executive Council adopts this rule pursuant to the authority found in §507.152 of the Tex. Occ. Code which vests the Executive Council with the authority to adopt rules necessary to perform its duties and implement Chapter 507 of the Tex. Occ. Code.
The Executive Council also adopts this rule under the authority found in §2001.004 of the Tex. Gov't Code which requires state agencies to adopt rules of practice stating the nature and requirements of all available formal and informal procedures.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on October 25, 2024.
TRD-202405011
Darrel D. Spinks
Executive Director
Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council
Effective date: November 14, 2024
Proposal publication date: August 2, 2024
For further information, please call: (512) 305-7706
The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council adopts the repeal of §884.60, relating to Witness Fees. Section 884.60 is repealed without changes to the proposed text as published in the August 2, 2024, issue of the Texas Register (49 TexReg 5644) and will not be republished.
Reasoned Justification.
The adopted repeal of this rule is necessary because it is replaced with a new rule. The new rule will clarify agency procedures for the issuance of subpoenas and commissions for depositions during a contested case at SOAH.
List of interested groups or associations against the rule.
None.
Summary of comments against the rule.
None.
List of interested groups or associations for the rule.
None.
Summary of comments for the rule.
None.
Agency Response.
None.
Statutory Authority.
The rule is adopted under Tex. Occ. Code, Title 3, Subtitle I, Chapter 507, which provides the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council with the authority to make all rules, not inconsistent with the Constitution and Laws of this State, which are reasonably necessary for the proper performance of its duties and regulations of proceedings before it.
Additionally, the Executive Council adopts this rule pursuant to the authority found in §507.152 of the Tex. Occ. Code which vests the Executive Council with the authority to adopt rules necessary to perform its duties and implement Chapter 507 of the Tex. Occ. Code.
The Executive Council also adopts this rule under the authority found in §2001.004 of the Tex. Gov't Code which requires state agencies to adopt rules of practice stating the nature and requirements of all available formal and informal procedures.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on October 25, 2024.
TRD-202405012
Darrel D. Spinks
Executive Director
Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council
Effective date: November 14, 2024
Proposal publication date: August 2, 2024
For further information, please call: (512) 305-7706
The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council adopts new rule §884.60, relating to Depositions, Subpoenas, and Witness Expenses. Section 884.60 is adopted without changes to the proposed text as published in the August 2, 2024, issue of the Texas Register (49 TexReg 5644) and will not be republished.
Reasoned Justification.
The adopted new rule clarifies agency procedures for the issuance of subpoenas and commissions for depositions during a contested case at SOAH.
List of interested groups or associations against the rule.
None.
Summary of comments against the rule.
None.
List of interested groups or associations for the rule.
None.
Summary of comments for the rule.
None.
Agency Response.
None.
Statutory Authority.
The rule is adopted under Tex. Occ. Code, Title 3, Subtitle I, Chapter 507, which provides the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council with the authority to make all rules, not inconsistent with the Constitution and Laws of this State, which are reasonably necessary for the proper performance of its duties and regulations of proceedings before it.
Additionally, the Executive Council adopts this rule pursuant to the authority found in §507.152 of the Tex. Occ. Code which vests the Executive Council with the authority to adopt rules necessary to perform its duties and implement Chapter 507 of the Tex. Occ. Code.
The Executive Council also adopts this rule under the authority found in §2001.004 of the Tex. Gov't Code which requires state agencies to adopt rules of practice stating the nature and requirements of all available formal and informal procedures.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on October 25, 2024.
TRD-202405013
Darrel D. Spinks
Executive Director
Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council
Effective date: November 14, 2024
Proposal publication date: August 2, 2024
For further information, please call: (512) 305-7706
The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council adopts amendments to §885.1, relating to Executive Council Fees. Section 885.1 is adopted with changes to the proposed text as published in the August 2, 2024, issue of the Texas Register (49 TexReg 5647) and will be republished.
Reasoned Justification.
The adopted amendments clarify that only individuals eligible to reinstate an expired license may apply for reinstatement. In addition, the amendments clarify the requirements for receiving waiver of licensing and examination fees for military service-related applicants. The amendments remove fees for an LMFT Associate license renewal or extension, which are no longer authorized under agency rules, and for a mailing list the agency no longer provides. Another rule proposal would create a temporary MFT licenses, so a $103 fee is established. The adopted amendments clarify fee components for application to upgrade an LMFT Associate license and for examinations.
List of interested groups or associations against the rule.
None.
Summary of comments against the rule.
None.
List of interested groups or associations for the rule.
None.
Summary of comments for the rule.
None.
Agency Response.
None.
Statutory Authority.
The rule is adopted under Tex. Occ. Code, Title 3, Subtitle I, Chapter 507, which provides the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council with the authority to make all rules, not inconsistent with the Constitution and Laws of this State, which are reasonably necessary for the proper performance of its duties and regulations of proceedings before it.
Additionally, the Executive Council adopts this rule pursuant to the authority found in §507.152 of the Tex. Occ. Code which vests the Executive Council with the authority to adopt rules necessary to perform its duties and implement Chapter 507 of the Tex. Occ. Code.
The Executive Council also adopts this rule under the authority found in §2001.004 of the Tex. Gov't Code which requires state agencies to adopt rules of practice stating the nature and requirements of all available formal and informal procedures.
§885.1Executive Council Fees.
(a) General provisions.
(1) All fees are nonrefundable, nontransferable, and cannot be waived except as otherwise permitted by law. Any attempt to cancel, initiate a chargeback, or seek recovery of fees paid to the Council may result in the opening of a complaint against a licensee or applicant.
(2) Fees required to be submitted online to the Council must be paid by debit or credit card. All other fees paid to the Council must be in the form of a personal check, cashier's check, or money order.
(3) For applications and renewals the Council is required to collect fees to fund the Office of Patient Protection (OPP) in accordance with Texas Occupations Code §101.307, relating to the Health Professions Council.
(4) For applications, examinations, and renewals the Council is required to collect subscription or convenience fees to recover costs associated with processing through Texas.gov.
(5) All examination fees are to be paid to the Council's designee.
(b) The Executive Council adopts the following chart of fees:
(1) Fees effective through August 31, 2023.
Figure: 22 TAC §885.1(b)(1) (No change.)
(2) Fees effective on September 1, 2023.
Figure: 22 TAC §885.1(b)(2) (.pdf)
(c) Late fees. (Not applicable to Inactive Status)
(1) If the person's license has been expired (i.e., delinquent) for 90 days or less, the person may renew the license by paying to the Council a fee in an amount equal to one and one-half times the base renewal fee.
(2) If the person's license has been expired (i.e., delinquent) for more than 90 days but less than one year, the person may renew the license by paying to the Council a fee in an amount equal to two times the base renewal fee.
(3) If the person's license has been expired (i.e., delinquent) for one year or more, the person may not renew the license; however, if eligible the person may apply for reinstatement of the license.
(d) Open Records Fees. In accordance with §552.262 of the Government Code, the Council adopts by reference the rules developed by the Office of the Attorney General in 1 TAC Part 3, Chapter 70 (relating to Cost of Copies of Public Information) for use by each governmental body in determining charges under Government Code, Chapter 552 (Public Information) Subchapter F (Charges for Providing Copies of Public Information).
(e) Military Exemption for Fees. All licensing and examination base rate fees payable to the Council are waived for applicants who are:
(1) military service members and military veterans, as those terms are defined by Chapter 55, Occupations Code, whose military service, training, or education substantially meets all licensure requirements; or
(2) military service members, military veterans, and military spouses, as those terms are defined by Chapter 55, Occupations Code, who hold a current license issued by another jurisdiction that has licensing requirements that are substantially equivalent to the requirements of this state.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on October 25, 2024.
TRD-202405014
Darrel D. Spinks
Executive Director
Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council
Effective date: November 14, 2024
Proposal publication date: August 2, 2024
For further information, please call: (512) 305-7706