Sec. 505.307. INDEPENDENT PRACTICE RECOGNITION; MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS. (a) The executive council shall establish procedures for recognizing a social worker qualified for the independent practice of social work.
(b) A social worker may not be recognized as qualified for the independent practice of social work unless the person satisfies the requirements of social work education, experience, and supervision as determined by the executive council.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 892, Sec. 13, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 2.096, eff. September 1, 2019.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling
Subchapter F. Specialty Areas of Social Work
Section 505.301. Establishment of Specialty Area
Section 505.302. Regulation of Specialty Areas
Section 505.303. Clinical Social Work Specialty
Section 505.304. Order of Recognition of Specialty
Section 505.305. Recognition of Specialty; Issuance of Order
Section 505.306. Prohibited Use of Specialty Area Identification or Title
Section 505.307. Independent Practice Recognition; Minimum Qualifications