Ready to Become a Clinical Supervisor in Texas? Here's What You Need to Know.
Whether you're an experienced LPC, LMFT, or LCSW — or you're planning ahead in your clinical journey — supervision is one of the most meaningful (and ethically significant) ways to shape the future of the mental health field.
But before you can supervise, you need to know what your licensing board requires — and those requirements vary by license and are regularly updated. In this post, we’ve summarized the core requirements to become a clinical supervisor in Texas, based on the most current Texas Administrative Code (TAC) rules from each board.
And if you're looking for a high-quality, ethics-informed 40-hour clinical supervisor training, our 40-hour WisePractice Supervisor Training is built to meet all state board standards — and much more.
Core Requirements by License: LPC, LMFT, and LCSW
While each license type has slightly different processes, they share much in common: training, clinical experience, and board approval are all required. Here’s a table with a side-by-side comparison of the key requirements:
License-Specific Highlights
Licensed Professional Counselor – Supervisor (LPC-S)
Active LPC license in good standing for at least 60 months (5 years).
Completion of either a 40-hour supervision training course completed within 90-days and taught by a LPC-S (per §681.147) within the past 2 years, or a doctoral-level supervision course taken for credit within the past 5 years at an accredited institution.
Submit an application and all applicable fees.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker – Supervisor (LCSW-S)
Active LCSW license in good standing for at least 2 years.
Completion of a 40-hour supervision training course completed within 90-days and taught by a LCSW-S.
Submit an application and all applicable fees.
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist – Supervisor (LMFT-S)
Active LMFT license in good standing with at least 3,000 hours of LMFT practice post-licensure over a minimum of 3 years.
Must complete either:
A 3-credit hour graduate supervision course from an accredited institution.
Completion of a 40-hour supervision training course completed within 90-days and taught by a LPC-S, LCSW-S, or LMFT-S.
An AAMFT-approved Fundamentals of Supervision course.
Submit an application and all applicable fees.
Why Choose WisePractice’s 40-hour Supervisor Training?
At WisePractice Institute, we believe great supervision starts with great training.
Our 40-hour Clinical Supervisor Training course is:
Board-aligned — meets LPC, LMFT, and LCSW board requirements.
Ethics-rooted, with real-world applications for diverse practice settings.
Flexible and relational, combining on-demand modules with live consultation (virtual and in-person).
Guided by passionate, experienced supervisors and educators — our Co-Founders DeLinda Spain, LCSW-S, CGP and Chelsea Fielder-Jenks, LPC-S, CEDS-C, PMH-C value mentorship and community.
Stay Current & Stay Informed
Texas licensure boards continue to update and refine supervisor rules. Requirements may shift based on emerging ethical issues, public feedback, and workforce needs.
We recommend:
Checking your board’s rule updates regularly (especially after quarterly board meetings) or follow along on our blog, Collective Wisdom, where we recap key takeaways from quarterly board meetings.
Subscribing to our newsletter for curated updates across all mental health licensure types.
Choosing supervision training that emphasizes long-term impact — not just box-checking.
Ready to Lead the Next Generation?
If you're planning to supervise or are due to renew your supervisor status, make sure your training or CE courses meet all board requirements — and gives you the tools you need to support supervisees ethically and effectively.
→ Learn more about our Supervisor Training Course here.
→ Or reach out to us directly with questions—we're here to support you.
References
Behavioral Health Executive Council. (2025). 22 Tex. Admin. Code §681.147 – 40-Clock-Hour Supervisor Training Course. Texas Secretary of State. Retrieved June 19, 2025, from https://texas-sos.appianportalsgov.com/rules-and-meetings?interface=VIEW_TAC&title=22&chapter=681&rule=147
Behavioral Health Executive Council. (2025). 22 Tex. Admin. Code Rule §681.72 - Required Application Materials – (d) relating to LPC supervisor requirements. Texas Secretary of State. Retrieved June 19, 2025, from https://texas-sos.appianportalsgov.com/rules-and-meetings?$locale=en_US&interface=VIEW_TAC_SUMMARY&queryAsDate=06%2F19%2F2025&recordId=217158
Behavioral Health Executive Council. (2025). 22 Tex. Admin. Code §781.404 – Recognition as a Council-Approved Supervisor and the Supervision Process (LCSW). Texas Secretary of State. Retrieved June 19, 2025, fromhttps://texas-sos.appianportalsgov.com/rules-and-meetings?$locale=en_US&interface=VIEW_TAC_SUMMARY&queryAsDate=06%2F19%2F2025&recordId=217159
Behavioral Health Executive Council. (2025). 22 Tex. Admin. Code §801.143 – Supervisor Requirements (LMFT). Texas Secretary of State. Retrieved June 19, 2025, fromhttps://texas-sos.appianportalsgov.com/rules-and-meetings?$locale=en_US&interface=VIEW_TAC_SUMMARY&queryAsDate=06%2F19%2F2025&recordId=221685