[TX] HB1537: Relating to the Licensed Professional Counselors Compact; authorizing fees.
Impact on your practice
HB1537 appears to be housekeeping legislation for Texas's existing LPC Compact participation, possibly clarifying fee structures or implementation details. While less transformative than initial compact adoption, it signals ongoing state commitment to interstate licensure portability for counselors.
Key facts
Texas HB1537 relates to the Licensed Professional Counselors Compact and authorizes fees
Referred to Human Services committee as of March 2025
Likely addresses implementation details and fee structure for LPC Compact participation
Texas is already an LPC Compact member state
States affected
Original source
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