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
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
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
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
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 2085 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to psychological counseling for certain grand jurors.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 73 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wise, Miguel | et. al.
Relating to certain confidential communications.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1169 78-0 (2003)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to evaluations of public school counselors.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
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
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
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
HB 3013 78-0 (2003)
Author: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to a chemical dependency counselor or counselor intern.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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
HB 262 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to certain confidential communications.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 2450 77-0 (2001)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to public school counselors.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2944 77-0 (2001)
Author: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to the qualifications for a professional counselor license.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
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
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
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
SB 518 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to public school counselors.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
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
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
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
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
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
HB 358 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to certain confidential communications.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
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
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
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
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
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
HB 2270 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ritter, Allan
Relating to compensation time for staff development.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
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
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
SB 145 76-0 (1999)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the examination and treatment of certain children.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 820 76-0 (1999)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the compensatory education allotment.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
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
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
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
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
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
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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
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
HB 1479 68-0 (1983)
Author: Khoury, Rollin
Relating to juvenile court orders for family counseling.
House: Judiciary
Considered by committee in public hearing
SB 99 68-0 (1983)
Author: Farabee, RaySponsor: Khoury, Rollin
Relating to juvenile court orders for family counseling.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
HB 606 67-0 (1981)
Author: Washington, Craig
Relating to the ballot designation of an incumbent judge.
House: Elections
Record vote
HB 1338 67-0 (1981)
Author: Rudd, Jim
Relating to regulation of professional counselors.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
SB 222 67-0 (1981)
Author: Jones, Grant
Relating to school-community guidance centers.
Senate: Education
Considered by committee in public hearing
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
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
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 . . . . . .
HB 1961 66-0 (1979)
Author: Hall, Tip
Relating to licensing and regulation of counselors; and providing penalties.
House: Health Services
Coauthor authorized
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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 1085 65-0 (1977)
Author: Ogg, Jack
Relating to counseling of troubled students in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1423 64-0 (1975)
Author: Kubiak, Dan
Relating to licensing and regulation of clinical counselors; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
