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

Rules Interpretations

Other Texas Regulatory Resources

• 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)
• 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

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This page was last modified March 19, 2009