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Texas licenses Mental Health Counselors/Therapists as Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Applicants generally complete a qualifying graduate degree, accrue post-degree supervised clinical experience, and pass a national examination. Verify current education, supervised-experience, examination, renewal, and continuing education requirements directly with the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors (Behavioral Health Executive Council).
A qualifying graduate (master’s or doctoral) degree in counseling or a counseling-related field from an accredited program. Verify current coursework requirements with the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors.
The National Counselor Examination (NCE) or National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination (NCMHCE), plus the Texas Jurisprudence Examination (completed within 6 months before applying). Verify current exam requirements with the Texas board.
A minimum of 18 months and 3,000 hours of supervised experience as an LPC Associate, including at least 1,500 hours of direct client contact and 4 hours per month of supervision. Verify current requirements with the Texas board.
License portability may be available by endorsement/reciprocity and, where the state participates, through the Counseling Compact. Verify Counseling Compact participation and endorsement eligibility with the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors (Behavioral Health Executive Council).
Telehealth practice is governed by state law and board rules. Verify current telehealth requirements with the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors (Behavioral Health Executive Council).
Other licensed behavioral-health professions in Texas. Each links to its own full state guide — always verify current requirements with the relevant official board.
This guide is for general informational purposes only and should not be treated as legal, licensing, or employment advice. Counselor licensing laws, board rules, education and supervised-experience requirements, examinations, and renewal requirements vary by state and may change. Always verify current requirements directly with the official state counseling licensing board or applicable regulatory agency.