The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC) adopted a substantial set of new rules and rule amendments at its February 17, 2026 meeting. These changes will be published in the March 13, 2026 Texas Register and will then be in effect.

This summary breaks down what's changed for LPCs, LMFTs, psychologists, and social workers, and how you can stay engaged with the rulemaking process moving forward.

The February 17 BHEC meeting covered a lot of ground—nearly three and a half hours of discussion touching on violence prevention efforts, disciplinary processes, licensing updates, and rule changes across multiple boards.

If you weren’t able to attend—or if you did but would appreciate help organizing the information or sharing it with colleagues or supervisees—this recap highlights the key discussions and practical takeaways for LPCs, LMFTs, psychologists, and social workers regulated by BHEC.

The Texas LMFT Board convened on January 23, 2026. While portions of the meeting focused on routine administrative updates, several agenda items carry meaningful implications for licensees, supervisors, and applicants.

Here is our structured recap of the most relevant developments so you can stay informed.

CE reporting has changed for all BHEC Licensees. Beginning January 1, 2026, all licensees will be required to track and report their CE credits through CE Broker (a CE management system that BHEC has decided to use).

The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC) convened on October 14, 2025, covering a wide spectrum of updates impacting behavioral health professionals across Texas — including rulemaking actions, fiscal reports, enforcement trends, and emerging discussions around artificial intelligence and technology use.

While not every agenda item was discussed in depth, BHEC released…

The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC) has been busy — and there are several updates you’ll want to know about. From the currently open public comment period for proposed rule changes, to updated rulebooks, and a new mandated CE tracking system (*deep breaths*), here’s the roundup.

The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC) has officially published a series of adopted rule changes to the Texas Administrative Code (TAC). These updates appeared in the July 11, 2025 edition of the Texas Register and will take effect on July 20, 2025.