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Proposed Rules Link

Please note that the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners has posted rule changes proposed for adoption. Here is the link to the Secretary of State (SOS) web site where the rules are posted.

Click on this link to go directly to the SOS page where you can choose to view the proposed rules in either html or pdf format. You will need to click on the link for the current issue (October 28, 2005) in the desired format.

Click here to view proposed rules on the Texas Register

Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)

Applicants must pass a Board-approved competency examination administered by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB). For more information on exam content and to order study guides or exam center locations contact ASWB at http://www.aswb.org/exam_info.shtml. You must be pre-approved by the board to sit for the exam. The exam cost $175.00 and must be paid directly to ASWB. For ADA or ESL accommodations regarding the national exam contact ASWB for assistance. A score of 70 is considered as passing in Texas.

Texas State Government

Professional Licensing and Certification Unit Home Page

Texas Health and Human Services Commission

Texas Department of Aging and Disability (DADS) Services

Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services (DARS)

Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS)

Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)

State of Texas Home Page
 
Other Links of Interest
External links to other sites are intended to be informational and do not have the endorsement of the Texas Department of State Health Services. These sites may also not be accessible to persons with disabilities.

Texas State University Resources

• NASW - Texas Schools in Texas

State Organizations

• National Association of Social Workers - Texas Chapter
• Society for Social Work Leadership in Healthcare - Texas Chapter
• Texas Society for Clinical Social Work

National Organizations

• National Association of Social Workers Home Page
• Association of Social Work Boards Home Page
• Council on Social Work Education Home Page
• Clinical Social Work Federation Home Page

PLC Resources for Mental Health Providers Page (contains links to relevant laws and rules)

Last Updated June 3, 2006