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 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 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.

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 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 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.

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.