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The Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners (TSBSWE) regulates the profession of Social Work in Texas. The TSBSWE is a state agency with rule making authority governed by a nine member board appointed by the Governor, and is administratively attached to the Texas Department of State Health Services.

This web site contains information about Licensed Social Workers including a roster of currently licensed Social Workers, scope of practice, licensing requirements, how to file a complaint against a Social Worker, and where to find more information.

Proposed Rules

The Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners (TSBSWE) published proposed amendments to 22 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 781, concerning the licensure and regulation of social workers, in the November 16, 2007 issue of the Texas Register..

Starting on November 16, 2007, please visit the Secretary of State website at http://www.sos.state.tx.us/texreg/index.shtml to view the published proposed rules.

• Select this link to view or print the proposed rules.

New Forms!

The board has revised all applications, supervision, and supplemental forms. Previous versions will not be accepted after May 1, 2007.

Additional Information and Requirements

For additional information and requirements select the link below to view or print  important information for Licensed Social Workers, March 2007, including independent practice recognition (IPR), supervisor requirements, and supervision roles.

• Letter to all licensed Social Workers(3/1/2007) (Adobe Acrobat format, 196 KB)

Independent Practice Recognition Plan (IPR)

• Select this link to review the Independent Practice Recognition Plan (IPR)

Last Updated November 15, 2007