The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC) met on June 24, 2025, bringing together representatives from the LPC, LMFT, Social Work, and Psychology Boards. The meeting covered rule adoptions, legislative updates, funding allocations, and long-term strategic planning efforts affecting licensed mental health professionals in Texas.

While not all details of the meeting are included here (so much was touched on!) here is a recap with a focus on rule changes that impact LPCs, LMFTs, LCSWs, and Psychologists as well as larger systemic shifts worth watching.

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.