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Important Information for Licensed Social Workers

Select the links below to view or print out important information regarding Licensed Social Workers

• Important Information for Licensed Social Workers (Word format, 119 KB)
• Important Information for Licensed Social Workers (Adobe Acrobat format, 148 KB)

Welcome

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.

New Rules

The Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners (TSBSWE) adopted new rules. See 22 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 781, concerning the licensure and regulation of social workers effective February 21, 2008.

News 2008

Select the link "News 2008" to view Important information concerning social worker licensing from the Texas State Board Social Worker Examiners.

View the rules on the State of Texas web site:

• Title 22 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 781

New Forms!

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

Code of Conduct - In Spanish and English

• Select this link to view the Code of Conduct - In Spanish and English

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)

Last Updated September 21, 2009