Education and Assistive Services

License, permit, and registration information relating to assistive services and education in Texas: the Office for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services, a roster of currently state-licensed social workers, the online renewal application for licensed social workers, the State Board for Education Certification (SBEC), and information on Texas educator/teacher credentialing for public schools.

Resources

  • Office for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services

    The Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services, Division for Rehabilitative Services, Office for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (DHHS) works in partnership with people who are deaf or hard of hearing to eliminate societal and communication barriers to improve equal access for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. DHHS advocates for people of all ages who are deaf or hard of hearing to enable them to express their freedoms, participate in society to their individual potential, and reduce their isolation regardless of location, socioeconomic status, or degree of disability.

  • Social Workers

    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.

  • Social Worker Renewal

    Licensed Social Workers can now renew their licenses online. The Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners / Texas Department of Health will accept license renewals 60 days prior to license expiration. Fees can be paid using a major credit card and a printable receipt is made available for your records. Your request will be processed and a license mailed to you within 10 business days.

  • State Board for Educator Certification

    The 15-member board oversees all aspects of public school educator certification, continuing education, and standards of conduct. Here you can find board agenda, rules, school district information, school job vacancies, and more...

  • Texas Educator/Teacher Credentials for public schools

    The State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) issues educator credentials for use in the Texas Public Schools (Pre-K through grade 12). Here you can find information about certification requirements, application procedures, processes, and fees related to issuance of an initial educator credential and the renewal of educator credentials. All applications and status requests are initiated through the SBEC-Online system. All approved Texas educator preparation programs and schools districts are connected and participate in this approach that allows SBEC to provide more efficient, timely, and accurate administration of the entire credentialing process, resulting in improved service to the educator.