Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

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.

In committee Last action April 7, 2025: Referred to Human Services

Plain-language summary

HB 5421 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on March 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: 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. Primary sponsor: Ramon Romero (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 7, 2025): Referred to Human Services.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Ramon Romero (Democratic).