HB 3626
87-0 (2021)
Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the licensing of marriage and family therapists, marriage and family therapist associates, professional counselors, professional counselor associates, and social workers, including certain out-of-state applicants.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 1501
86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, PonchoSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the creation of the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council and to the continuation and transfer of the regulation of psychologists, marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, and social workers to the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council; providing civil and administrative penalties; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1550
86-0 (2019)
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to certain governmental entities subject to the sunset review process.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Senate appoints conferees-reported
SB 611
86-0 (2019)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council and to the continuation and transfer of the regulation of psychologists, marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, and social workers to the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council; providing civil and administrative penalties; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 2898
85-0 (2017)
Author: Gonzales, Larry
Relating to the creation of the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council and to the continuation and transfer of the regulation of sex offender treatment providers, psychologists, marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, chemical dependency counselors, and social workers to the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council; providing civil and administrative penalties; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 311
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council and to the continuation and transfer of the regulation of sex offender treatment providers, psychologists, marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, chemical dependency counselors, and social workers to the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council; providing civil and administrative penalties; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1694
85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to suicide prevention training for certain mental health professionals.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 1
85-1 (2017)
Author: Gonzales, Larry | et. al.
Relating to avoiding the abolishment of certain agencies subject to the Texas Sunset Act on September 1, 2017.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 20
85-1 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.Sponsor: Gonzales, Larry
Relating to avoiding the abolishment of certain agencies subject to the Texas Sunset Act.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 114
85-1 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council and to the continuation and transfer of the regulation of sex offender treatment providers, psychologists, marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, chemical dependency counselors, and social workers to the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council; providing civil and administrative penalties; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
HB 1449
84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to child custody evaluations and adoption evaluations conducted and testimony provided in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship; providing penalties; creating an offense; authorizing fees.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 820
84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to child custody evaluations and adoption evaluations conducted and testimony provided in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship; providing penalties; creating an offense; authorizing fees.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 1661
83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to child custody evaluations and adoption evaluations conducted and testimony provided in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship; providing penalties; authorizing fees.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Considered in Calendars
SB 1245
83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to child custody evaluations and adoption evaluations conducted and testimony provided in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship; providing penalties; authorizing fees.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 2870
82-0 (2011)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda | et. al.
Relating to the elimination of certain required reports prepared by state agencies and institutions of higher education.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1179
82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the elimination of certain required reports prepared by state agencies and institutions of higher education and other obsolete provisions of law.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 1413
79-0 (2005)
Author: Truitt, Vicki | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists.
House: Public Health Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 417
79-0 (2005)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists.
Senate: Government Organization
Referred to Government Organization
SB 874
75-0 (1997)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to certain reimbursements of expenses for members of the Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 1060
73-0 (1993)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to the regulation of psychologists, professional counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists and to the creation of a new state board to replace the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists, the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors, the Council for Social Work Certification, and the Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists; providing penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1425
73-0 (1993)
Author: Parker, CarlSponsor: Cain, David
Relating to the regulation of marriage and family therapists and to the continuation and operation of the Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists; providing penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/93
SB 639
64-0 (1975)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to requiring a license of certain persons who engage in the practice of marriage and family counseling and therapy, and creating and establishing the powers and duties of the Board of Marriage and Family Counselor Examiners.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 1461
63-0 (1973)
Author: Agnich, Fred
Relating to the licensing of certain individuals who engage in the practice of marriage and family counseling and therapy in Texas for a fee, monetary or otherwise; to create a board to be known as the State Board of Marriage and Family Counselor Examiners; to prescribe the duties and powers of the board; to fix penalties for the violation of this Act.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Commitee substitute