HB 667 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Ann | et. al.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of music therapists; requiring an occupational license; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MUSIC THERAPIST ADVISORY BOARD | MUSIC THERAPIST LICENSING ACT | MUSIC THERAPY | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1396 88-0 (2023)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the provision of counseling services by certain providers under Medicaid and reimbursement for those services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 1879 88-0 (2023)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Sparks, Kevin | et. al.
Relating to the provision of counseling services by certain providers under Medicaid and reimbursement for those services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on intent calendar
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 2404 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Ann | et. al.
Relating to Medicaid coverage and reimbursement for functional family therapy services.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | Family--Juvenile Delinquency | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 2481 88-0 (2023)
Author: Garcia, Josey | et. al.
Relating to a counseling and crisis management program for relative or other designated caregivers and children in the managing conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Minors--Health & Safety | TELEMEDICINE
HB 3142 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to the establishment of a counseling certification incentive program for school nurses by the Texas Education Agency.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | NURSES & NURSE AIDES
HB 3833 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Janie | et. al.
Relating to the duties of a public school counselor.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 4575 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jones, Jolanda
Relating to continuing education requirements for public school counselors regarding lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning youth issues.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | COUNSELING & THERAPY | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
SB 137 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to a counseling and crisis management program for relative or other designated caregivers and children in the managing conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Minors--Health & Safety | TELEMEDICINE
SB 2132 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the provision of counseling services by certain providers under Medicaid and reimbursement for those services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 2278 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to Medicaid coverage and reimbursement for functional family therapy services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | Family--Juvenile Delinquency | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 154 88-3 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Janie
Relating to the duties of a public school counselor.
Filed
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 78 88-4 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Janie
Relating to the duties of a public school counselor.
Filed
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel
HB 79 88-4 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Janie
Relating to the employment of certified school counselors by school districts.
Filed
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts
HB 103 88-4 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Janie
Relating to the duties of a public school counselor.
Filed
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 2473 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Ann
Relating to the licensing and regulation of music therapists; requiring an occupational license; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MUSIC THERAPIST ADVISORY BOARD | MUSIC THERAPIST LICENSING ACT | MUSIC THERAPY | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3077 87-0 (2021)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the regulation of applied behavior analysis paraprofessional technicians; requiring a registration.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| BEHAVIOR ANALYST ADVISORY BOARD | COUNSELING & THERAPY | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 64 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: White, James
Relating to a peer support network for certain law enforcement personnel.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | COUNSELING & THERAPY | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 1452 87-0 (2021)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the licensing and regulation of music therapists; requiring an occupational license; authorizing fees.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MUSIC THERAPY | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 18 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to consideration of the mental health of public school students in training requirements for certain school employees, curriculum requirements, counseling programs, educational programs, state and regional programs and services, and health care services for students and to mental health first aid program training and reporting regarding local mental health authority and school district personnel.
House: Public Health Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | COUNSELING & THERAPY | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INTERNET | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1640 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to establishing a pilot program to employ a life skills counselor at public high school campuses in certain counties.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| BORDER | COUNSELING & THERAPY | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | GULF OF MEXICO | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 4357 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a mental health provider to offer services or counseling based on the provider's sincerely held religious beliefs.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | Health Care Providers | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Religion
HB 4463 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to required counseling before an abortion is performed.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Abortion | COUNSELING & THERAPY | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
HB 4480 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to a study on the use of art therapy in public schools and on art therapy in higher education.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Arts & Humanities | COUNSELING & THERAPY | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 2243 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to required counseling before an abortion is performed.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
| Abortion | COUNSELING & THERAPY | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INFORMED CONSENT
HB 310 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the use of the compensatory education allotment for a school district's school guidance and counseling program.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel
HB 2006 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to required counseling regarding negative results of HIV tests.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | Health Care Providers | Health--AIDS
HB 2085 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to psychological counseling for certain grand jurors.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | Courts--Juries | Criminal Procedure--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 2818 85-0 (2017)
Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Relating to the practice of marriage and family therapy.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY COUNSELORS | COUNSELING & THERAPY | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3187 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the campus sexual assault policy at a public institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 3856 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rinaldi, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the conduct of certain counseling professions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY COUNSELORS | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COUNSELING & THERAPY | MARRIAGE & FAMILY COUNSELING & COUNSELORS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATES | PSYCHOLOGISTS | Religion | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1254 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the practice of and the billing codes used by certain mental health professionals.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY COUNSELORS | COUNSELING & THERAPY | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1264 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to psychological counseling for certain grand jurors.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | Courts--Juries | Criminal Procedure--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 2096 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the regulation of the conduct of certain counseling professions.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY COUNSELORS | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COUNSELING & THERAPY | MARRIAGE & FAMILY COUNSELING & COUNSELORS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATES | PSYCHOLOGISTS | Religion | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 2109 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to a requirement that each public institution of higher education develop and implement a strategic plan for the prevention of sexual assault and unplanned pregnancy.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SEXUAL ASSAULT
SB 2131 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Howard, Donna
Relating to efforts to facilitate the completion by students of undergraduate certificate and degree programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
House appoints conferees-reported
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1773 84-0 (2015)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the creation of a task force to examine the effectiveness of school counseling programs in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS
HB 2252 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the use of the compensatory education allotment for a school district's school guidance and counseling program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel
SB 1570 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the use of the compensatory education allotment for a school district's school guidance and counseling program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel
HB 2010 83-0 (2013)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to a career path initiative for public school students that includes career path guidance for students in certain grade levels, additional high school graduation programs, and a requirement for a minimum number of school counselors at certain schools.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Education--School Districts
SB 1336 82-0 (2011)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to charitable immunity of a licensed marriage and family therapist.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COUNSELING & THERAPY | Health Care Providers | MARRIAGE & FAMILY COUNSELING & COUNSELORS
HB 608 81-0 (2009)
Author: Castro, Joaquin | et. al.Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to posttrial psychological counseling for jurors in a criminal trial or juvenile adjudication hearing involving graphic evidence or testimony.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/09
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | Courts--Juries | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | Juvenile Boards & Officers
SB 568 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a notification requirement if a counselor is not assigned to a public school campus.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR
SB 569 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a school district policy concerning the use of school counselors' work time.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts
SB 722 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to requiring counseling before closing certain home loans.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Business & Commerce--General | Consumer Protection | COUNSELING & THERAPY | FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS | FORECLOSURES | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
SB 1066 81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to posttrial psychological counseling for jurors in a criminal trial or juvenile adjudication hearing involving graphic evidence or testimony.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | Courts--Juries | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | Juvenile Boards & Officers
HB 197 80-0 (2007)
Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne | et. al.
Relating to the provision of intervention or counseling services to certain persons who have committed family violence and to a process for accrediting those services.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Laid on the table subject to call
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COUNSELING & THERAPY | Crimes--Against Persons--General | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Family Violence
HB 1149 80-0 (2007)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to policies concerning the use of school counselors' work time in certain school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts
HB 2034 80-0 (2007)
Author: England, KirkSponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to sex offender treatment and civil commitment.
House: Corrections Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
| CIVIL COMMITMENT | COUNSELING & THERAPY | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | SEX OFFENDER TREATMENT, COUNCIL ON | SEXUAL OFFENDERS
HB 2136 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to public disclosure of student referrals for services made by counselors in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Open Records
HB 3309 80-0 (2007)
Author: Bolton, Valinda | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the ability of certain advocacy and support groups to provide services for children confined in Texas Youth Commission facilities.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Minors--Crimes Against | SEXUAL ASSAULT | YOUTH COMMISSION
HB 3416 80-0 (2007)
Author: Garcia, Juan | et. al.
Relating to providing psychological counseling to jurors or alternate jurors in certain criminal trials.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | Courts--Juries | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Capital Punishment
HB 3593 80-0 (2007)
Author: Raymond, RichardSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the time by which certain persons found to have engaged in family violence must complete court-ordered counseling.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | Family--Family Violence
SB 44 80-0 (2007)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne
Relating to the provision of intervention or counseling services to certain persons who have committed family violence and to a process for accrediting those services.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COUNSELING & THERAPY | Crimes--Against Persons--General | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Family Violence
SB 1058 80-0 (2007)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Noriega, Rick | et. al.
Relating to reintegration counseling services and related resources for military servicemembers.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/07
| ADJUTANT GENERAL | COUNSELING & THERAPY | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Military & Veterans | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2089 79-0 (2005)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to a school district policy concerning the use of school counselors' work time.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | EDUCATION COMMISSION | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts
HB 2359 79-0 (2005)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to the time in which certain persons found to have engaged in family violence must complete court-ordered counseling.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | Family--Family Violence
HB 2477 79-0 (2005)
Author: Delisi, Dianne
Relating to the qualifications for school counselors in certain elementary schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS
HB 2711 79-0 (2005)
Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne | et. al.
Relating to the provision of intervention or counseling services to certain persons who have committed family violence and to a process for accrediting those services.
House: Corrections
Placed on General State Calendar
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COUNSELING & THERAPY | Crimes--Against Persons--General | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Family Violence | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State
HB 73 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wise, Miguel | et. al.
Relating to certain confidential communications.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | Criminal Procedure--General | Minors--General | Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 1169 78-0 (2003)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to evaluations of public school counselors.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel
HB 1976 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallego, Pete | et. al.
Relating to the provision of intervention or counseling services to certain persons who have committed family violence.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COUNSELING & THERAPY | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Family Violence
HB 2712 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gutierrez, Roberto | et. al.
Relating to the provision of intervention or counseling services to certain persons who have committed family violence and to a process for accrediting those services.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Family Violence
HB 2747 78-0 (2003)
Author: Brown, Fred
Relating to the issuance of license to a provisional license holder.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | EXAMINERS OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3013 78-0 (2003)
Author: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to a chemical dependency counselor or counselor intern.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | Crimes--Drugs | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 333 78-0 (2003)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Capelo, Jaime | et. al.
Relating to a chemical dependency counselor or counselor intern.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | COUNSELING & THERAPY | Health Care Providers | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 208 77-0 (2001)
Author: Longoria, John
Relating to counseling for parents of certain public school students who are at risk of dropping out of school; providing penalties.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Family--Parent & Child
HB 262 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to certain confidential communications.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | Criminal Procedure--General | Minors--General | Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 767 77-0 (2001)
Author: Maxey, GlenSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to training concerning HIV, hepatitis C, and sexually transmitted diseases for licensed chemical dependency counselors.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | COUNSELING & THERAPY | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 976 77-0 (2001)
Author: Christian, Wayne | et. al.
Relating to the definition of non-physician mental health professional for purposes of a proceeding or evaluation under the Texas Mental Health Code.
House: Public Health
Considered in Calendars
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | Mental Health & Mental Retardation
HB 1722 77-0 (2001)
Author: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to a requirement that school district nurses and counselors provide information and assistance concerning student enrollment in the state child health plan.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Health--Children's Insurance | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | PARENTAL NOTIFICATION
HB 1851 77-0 (2001)
Author: Jones, Jesse
Relating to the examination requirement for licensing as a chemical dependency counselor.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | COUNSELING & THERAPY | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 2035 77-0 (2001)
Author: Craddick, Tom
Relating to the privilege against disclosure of certain communications by critical incident stress management team members.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to Civil Practices
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COUNSELING & THERAPY | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | WITNESSES
HB 2292 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lewis, Glenn
Relating to tuition assistance for certain students enrolled in counseling degree programs who agree to counsel the criminal justice population of this state.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | COUNSELING & THERAPY | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | STUDENT LOANS
HB 2383 77-0 (2001)
Author: Allen, RaySponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to certain grounds for the denial of an application for, the refusal to renew, and the suspension of a license as a licensed chemical dependency counselor and for the restriction of a counselor intern.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
| ALCOHOL & DRUG ABUSE, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | COUNSELING & THERAPY | Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 2450 77-0 (2001)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to public school counselors.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel
HB 2944 77-0 (2001)
Author: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to the qualifications for a professional counselor license.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 158 77-0 (2001)
Author: Truan, CarlosSponsor: Olivo, Dora
Relating to counseling public school students regarding higher education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel
SB 262 77-0 (2001)
Author: Bernsen, David
Relating to critical incident counseling for municipal public safety employees.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--Employees/Officers | COUNSELING & THERAPY | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 401 77-0 (2001)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to counseling in connection with a high cost home loan.
Senate: Business & Commerce
No action taken in committee
| Consumer Protection | COUNSELING & THERAPY | Financial--General | HOME OWNERSHIP COUNSELING | Housing--Finance | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
SB 518 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to public school counselors.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel
SB 538 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to a study of duties performed by public school counselors.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/01
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COUNSELING & THERAPY | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel
SB 653 77-0 (2001)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to certain counseling and treatment that may be required under a protective order of a person found to have committed family violence.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | COUNSELING & THERAPY | Family--Family Violence
SB 655 77-0 (2001)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to minimum salaries for public school classroom teachers, librarians, counselors, and nurses.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Libraries & Librarians | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Salaries & Expenses
SB 1212 77-0 (2001)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Jones, Jesse
Relating to the examination requirement for licensing as a chemical dependency counselor.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | COUNSELING & THERAPY | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 182 76-0 (1999)
Author: Longoria, John
Relating to counseling for parents of certain public school students who are at risk of dropping out of school; providing penalties.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Family--Parent & Child
HB 358 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to certain confidential communications.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | Criminal Procedure--General | Minors--General | Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 923 76-0 (1999)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to regulation of licensed professional counselors.
House: Human Services Senate: Health Services
Effective on 9/1/99
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 1145 76-0 (1999)
Author: Maxey, GlenSponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the continuing education requirements for a licensed chemical dependency counselor.
House: Public Health Senate: Human Services
Effective on 9/1/99
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | CONTINUING EDUCATION | COUNSELING & THERAPY | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 1360 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hupp, Suzanna
Relating to appraisal of open-space land for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Subcommittee members named
| Agriculture | COUNSELING & THERAPY | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Salaries & Expenses | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 1643 76-0 (1999)
Author: Chavez, NormaSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to an exception to the regulation of certain therapists under the Licensed Professional Counselor Act.
House: Human Services Senate: Health Services
Effective immediately
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | MUSIC THERAPY | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2187 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to required counseling for a person placed on community supervision following conviction of an offense involving family violence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | COUNSELING & THERAPY | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Family--Family Violence
HB 2270 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ritter, Allan
Relating to compensation time for staff development.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Libraries & Librarians
HB 2441 76-0 (1999)
Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the requirement that parents participate in a parenting course and counseling in certain suits involving children.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | DIVORCE | Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY
SB 14 76-0 (1999)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to certain licensing requirements for chemical dependency counselors.
Senate: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | COUNSELING & THERAPY | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 145 76-0 (1999)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the examination and treatment of certain children.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| CHILD ABUSE | COUNSELING & THERAPY | Family--Family Violence | Family--Parent & Child | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 820 76-0 (1999)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the compensatory education allotment.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
SB 1015 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the requirement that parents participate in a parenting course and counseling in certain suits involving children.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | DIVORCE | Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY
SB 1113 76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to home ownership counseling services for low income homeowners and homebuyers.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | Housing | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1806 76-0 (1999)
Author: Bernsen, David
Relating to critical incident stress debriefing of public safety employees.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | COUNSELING & THERAPY | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 1006 70-0 (1987)
Author: Lyon, Ted
Relating to the provision of certain counseling services to the employees of the Texas Department of Corrections.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| CORRECTIONS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | COUNSELING & THERAPY | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 1342 70-0 (1987)
Author: Parmer, Hugh
Relating to the confidentiality of statements made to a rape crisis counselor or family violence counselor; providing criminal penalties.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Reported favorably with substitute
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Family--Family Violence | RIGHT OF PRIVACY
HB 2053 69-0 (1985)
Author: Tejeda, FrankSponsor: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to requiring psychological counseling as a condition of probation or parole for certain defendants.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | COUNSELING & THERAPY
SB 302 69-0 (1985)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the confidentiality of certain counseling information and to the offense of illegal disclosure of counseling information; providing a penalty.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Resources
Referred to State Affairs
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | Mental Health & Mental Retardation
HB 1196 68-0 (1983)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to psychological counseling as a condition of probation for persons convicted of certain offenses against their spouses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | COUNSELING & THERAPY
HB 1479 68-0 (1983)
Author: Khoury, Rollin
Relating to juvenile court orders for family counseling.
House: Judiciary
Considered by committee in public hearing
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | Family--Juvenile Delinquency | Minors--Juvenile Justice
SB 99 68-0 (1983)
Author: Farabee, RaySponsor: Khoury, Rollin
Relating to juvenile court orders for family counseling.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | Family--Juvenile Delinquency | Family--Parent & Child | Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 606 67-0 (1981)
Author: Washington, Craig
Relating to the ballot designation of an incumbent judge.
House: Elections
Record vote
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | Elections--Judicial
HB 1338 67-0 (1981)
Author: Rudd, Jim
Relating to regulation of professional counselors.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | EXAMINERS OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR ACT | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 222 67-0 (1981)
Author: Jones, Grant
Relating to school-community guidance centers.
Senate: Education
Considered by committee in public hearing
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities
SB 1012 67-0 (1981)
Author: Meier, Bill
Relating to court-ordered counseling for parents of a delinquent child or a child in need of supervision.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | Family--Juvenile Delinquency | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1707 66-0 (1979)
Author: Gibson, Jay
Relating to court-ordered counseling of parties to a divorce.
House: Judicial Affairs
Placed on daily General State Calendar
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | DIVORCE | Family--Marriage Relationship
HB 1927 66-0 (1979)
Author: McBee, Susan Gurley
Relating to licensing and regulation of counselors; and providing penalties.
House: Elections
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | COUNSELOR EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR ACT | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1961 66-0 (1979)
Author: Hall, Tip
Relating to licensing and regulation of counselors; and providing penalties.
House: Health Services
Coauthor authorized
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | COUNSELOR EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR ACT | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 884 66-0 (1979)
Author: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"Sponsor: Hall, Tip
Relating to licensing and regulation of counselors; providing penalties.
House: Health Services Senate: Human Resources
Failure to suspend the rules
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | COUNSELOR EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR ACT | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1274 66-0 (1979)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to regulation of art therapists; providing a penalty.
Senate: Human Resources
Referred to Committee on Human Resources
| ART THERAPISTS CERTIFICATION ACT | Arts & Humanities | COUNSELING & THERAPY | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 281 65-0 (1977)
Author: Kubiak, Dan
Relating to licensing and regulation of clinical counselors; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Reported from subcommittee with substitute
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 659 65-0 (1977)
Author: Clark, Jim
Relating to the establishment of school-community guidance center pilot program financed under the minimum foundation school program.
House: Public Education
Considered by committee in public hearing
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts
HB 673 65-0 (1977)
Author: Coleman, Ronald
Relating to establishment of school-community guidance center pilot programs financed under the minimum foundation school program; authorizing cooperative programs with state youth agencies.
House: Public Education
Referred to Committee on Public Education
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts
SB 826 65-0 (1977)
Author: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"
Relating to licensing and regulation of counselors; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs Senate: Economic Development
Considered by committee in public hearing
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1085 65-0 (1977)
Author: Ogg, Jack
Relating to counseling of troubled students in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to subcommittee
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel
HB 1423 64-0 (1975)
Author: Kubiak, Dan
Relating to licensing and regulation of clinical counselors; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 693 63-0 (1973)
Author: Cates, Phil
Making privileged information transmitted between a conselor employed by an educational institution and a student enrolled in the institution.
House: Judiciary
Amended in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COUNSELING & THERAPY
HB 784 60-0 (1967)
Author: Stewart, Vernon James | et. al.
Relating to requiring school districts to appoint liaison officers for court-related children, and prescribing their duties.
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel
HB 38 57-1 (1961)
Author: Stewart, III, Maco | et. al.
Relating to further the effectiveness of the State's public schools and improve the quality of public education by further defining the authority and powers of the State Board of Education and the local school boards; requiring the State Board of Education to provide for testing the knowledge of all public school students each year and providing certain duties of the Central Education Agency in connection therewith.
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel
HB 135 50-0 (1947)
Author: Wright, Jr., James Claude "Jim"
Relating to creating a division in the State Department of Education to be known as the Division of Counseling and Guidance.
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 371 50-0 (1947)
Author: Morris, George C.
Relating to creating a division in the State Department of Education to be known as the Division of Counseling and Guidance; making n appropriation.
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
