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TX HB4261

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Charlene Ward Johnson

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council to establish alternative methods (other than examination) for assessing competency of applicants for baccalaureate or master social worker licenses who have failed the licensing exam two or more times

  • Mandates a fee for administration of the alternative competency assessment method

  • Creates a work group consisting of persons with social work backgrounds to solicit stakeholder input and make recommendations on developing and implementing the alternative assessment methods

  • Requires the Executive Council to adopt the necessary rules by January 1, 2026

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the licensing of certain social workers; imposing a fee.

Occupational Regulation

Last Action

Referred to Human Services

4/1/2025

Committee Referrals

Human Services4/1/2025

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