Orlando Gonzalez, MA, LPC-S.

Licensure Information for Counselors

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Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors- To get additional information about requirements to obtain licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Texas or forms for new or renew a license use the link below.  https://www.bhec.texas.gov/texas-state-board-of-examiners-of-professional-counselors/applying-for-a-license/index.html

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Jurisprudence Examination- This non fail examination is required to obtain licensure as a counselor.  The examination needs to be completed within six months of the application date.

https://www.bhec.texas.gov/texas-state-board-of-examiners-of-professional-counselors/jurisprudence-examination/index.html

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Laws and Rules for Licensed Counselors 

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Texas Administrative Code for Counselors- This section of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC) is a compilation of state rules for counselors in the State of Texas. https://texreg.sos.state.tx.us/public/readtac$ext.ViewTAC?tac_view=4&ti=22&pt=30&ch=681

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Organizations for Counselors

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Texas Counseling Association- Is an organization comprised of counselors in the State of Texas that work in a variety of settings striving to improve the counseling profession overall.  https://www.txca.org/

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American Counseling Association- is the largest organization in the world representing counselors and promoting the counseling profession.  https://www.counseling.org/

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