House bill · 89R

HB 5421

Relating to the regulation of certain occupations by the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council, including the licensing of marriage and family therapists, marriage and family therapist associates, professional counselors, professional counselor associates, and social workers; authorizing fees.

Did not pass

Progress

24 days from first to latest action, across 3 recorded actions.

Filed
Mar 14
Referred to committee
Apr 7
Heard in committee
Stopped here
Reported from committee
Passed first chamber
Passed second chamber
Sent to governor
Became law

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Full history

Every action recorded by Texas Legislature Online.

Referred to Human Services Human Services
Apr 7, 2025 · House
Read first time
Apr 7, 2025 · House
Filed
Mar 14, 2025 · House

Authors

Ramon RomeroD

In committee

Human Services
House
Referred Apr 7, 2025 · never reported

Topics

Intergovernmental Relations Occupational Regulation: Health Occupations

Bill text

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