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TX HB4261
Bill
Status
3/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Charlene Ward Johnson
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AI Summary
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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
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Mandates a fee for administration of the alternative competency assessment method
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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
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Requires the Executive Council to adopt the necessary rules by January 1, 2026
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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