Substance Abuse Related Rules

This page provides you with direct access to rules adopted by DSHS, which are related to substance abuse services and published in Title 25 of the Texas Administrative Code.

Current Rules
Chapter 441 -- General Provisions (effective February 1, 2004)
*Chapter 441 -- General Provisions - Word version
Chapter 442 -- Investigations and Hearings (effective February 1, 2004)
*Chapter 442 -- Investigations and Hearings - Word version
Chapter 444 -- Contract Administrative Requirements (Effective February 1, 2004 )
*Chapter 444 -- Contract Administrative Requirements - Word version
Chapter 447 -- Contract Program Requirements (effective September 1, 2004)
*Chapter 447 -- Contract Program Requirements - Word version
Chapter 448 – Standards of Care
*Chapter 448 -- Standards of Care - Word version
Chapter 450 -- Counselor Licensure (effective February 1, 2004)
*Chapter 450 -- Counselor Licensure - Word version
Chapter 451 -- Peer Assistance Programs (effective June 21, 1998)
Chapter 453 -- Offender Education Programs (effective February 1, 2004)
*Chapter 453 -- Offender Education Programs - Word version

Rules Interpretations

Penalties - Administrative penalties associated with violations of TCADA rules.

Other Texas regulatory resources available on the web:
The Texas Administrative Code (which includes all rules adopted by Texas state agencies)
The Texas Health and Safety Code (which includes most statutes applicable to substance abuse services in Texas).
Other Texas Statutes
The Texas Register (which publishes rule changes proposed and adopted by state agencies, open meeting announcements, and other information).
The Texas Department of Insurance publishes standards for reasonable cost control and utilization review for chemical dependency treatment centers.