Texas psychologists, trainees, and stakeholders: the May 7, 2026 Psychology Board meeting highlighted major developments in Texas’s proposed alternative psychology licensure exam, evolving jurisprudence requirements, enforcement trends, and scientific competency standards. From potential EPPP alternatives to regulatory shifts that could reshape licensure pathways nationwide, here’s what mental health professionals need to know.

Texas LPCs, supervisors, and Associates: the May 1, 2026 LPC Board meeting introduced important proposed rule changes impacting competency standards, supervision requirements, Associate practice, ethical accountability, and regulatory compliance. Here’s what Texas mental health professionals need to know—and how these evolving standards may shape clinical practice moving forward.

The Texas LPC Board’s January 30, 2026 meeting focused on three big themes: public feedback on CE Broker and renewal readiness, a board-level response to rising complaint volume (including major structural changes to how Informal Settlement Conferences are staffed), and practical compliance reminders that directly impact associates, supervisors, and license renewal timelines.

Here is a recap of what happened, what it means, and what to do next.

The Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors (TSBEPC) met on September 19, 2025, and the meeting covered a wide array of significant topics for licensed professional counselors (LPCs), Supervisors, and Associates. This summary highlights rulemaking updates, legislative developments, and pressing ethical concerns raised during public comment.

The Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors (TSBEPC) met on June 6, 2025, and the meeting covered a wide array of significant topics for licensed professional counselors (LPCs), Supervisors, and Associates. This summary includes key rule changes, legislative updates, and passionate public comment with pressing ethical concerns raised by stakeholders.