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 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.