Proposed Rule Changes and the Rulemaking Process

The Rulemaking Process

The rulemaking process utilized by the Council is set out in 22 TAC 881.20.  A map depicting the Council’s rulemaking process is available for download by clicking here.

In connection with this rulemaking process the Council must also submit any proposed rule change to the Office of the Governor for informal rule review prior to publication of the proposed change in the Texas Register.  Additionally, any proposed rule change that affects market competition must be submitted to the Regulatory Compliance Division for review following publication in the Texas Register.  Review of potentially anticompetitive rule changes is required by law to ensure that there is sufficient legal authority for the proposed changes. 

Notification of Rulemaking and the Texas Register

The Council publishes all of its proposed, adopted, withdrawn and emergency rules in the Texas Register in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act. Any proposed, adopted, withdrawn or emergency rule action taken by the Council can be viewed online via the Texas Register.

Members of the public may also signup to receive email notifications when any rule actions taken by the Council are published in the Texas Register by clicking here.

Proposed Rule Changes Open for Public Comment

Members of the public wishing to review or submit public comment on a proposed rule may do so by clicking on the corresponding link below. The comment period for a proposed rule is set out in the preamble, which can be accessed through the link to the proposed rule.

Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council

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884.10 Investigation of Complaints Submit Public Comment

The comment period for the foregoing proposed rule changes ends on April 30, 2023 at 5pm.

Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists

There are no proposed rule changes open for public comment in this program.

Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors

681.35 Informed Consent  Submit Public Comment
   
681.36 Client Records Submit Public Comment
   
681.37 Billing and Financial Arrangements  Submit Public Comment
   
681.38 Conflicts, Boundaries, Dual Relationships, and Termination of Relationships  Submit Public Comment
   
681.41 General Ethical Requirements  Submit Public Comment
   
681.52 Parenting Facilitation Submit Public Comment
   
681.205 Schedule of Sanctions Submit Public Comment

The comment period for the foregoing proposed rule changes ends on April 30, 2023 at 5pm.

Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

463.8 Licensed Psychological Associate Submit Public Comment

The comment period for the foregoing proposed rule changes ends on April 30, 2023 at 5pm.

Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners

There are no proposed rule changes open for public comment in this program.