tx-August72026-61: 22 TAC §801.44 (Amendment) — Licensure and Regulation of Marriage and Family Therapists

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Summary

The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council on behalf of the Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapist propose amendments to §801.44, relating to Relationship with Clients. Overview and Explanation of the Proposed Rule. The proposed amendment will substitute the term "virtual services" for "technology-assisted services" in conjunction with changes made to other rules. Fiscal Note. Darrel D. Spinks, Executive Director of the Executive Council, has determined that for the first five-year period the proposed rule is in effect, there will be no additional estimated cost, reduction in costs, or loss or increase in revenue to the state or local governments as a result of enforcing or administering the rule. Additionally, Mr. Spinks has determined that enforcing or administering the rule does not have foreseeable implications relating to the costs or revenues of state or local government. Public Benefit. Mr. Spinks has determined for the first five-year period the proposed rule is in effect there will be a benefit to applicants, licensees, and the general public because the proposed rule will provide greater clarity, consistency, and efficiency in the Executive...

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