Social Work Ethics and Licensing Links
Association of Social Work Boards - ASWB
"ASWB provides support and services to the social work regulatory community to advance safe, competent, and ethical practices to strengthen public protection. ASWB’s vision is that all social workers are licensed in order to protect clients and client systems."
All Texas social workers must complete the Jurisprudence Exam.
This code of ethics applies to all members of NASW (National Association of Social Workers). Please take the time to review and become acquainted with it.
Texas Administrative Code (TAC) - Social Work
Here are some of the Texas laws pertaining to the practice of social work. Please take the time to review and become familiar with them, including the Code of Conduct - 781.301.
Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (TBHEC)
TBHEC is an umbrella organization providing regulation of Texas behavioral services and social work practice. The council includes: Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists, Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors, Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists, and the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners.
Texas Social Work User Guides
Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 505. Social Workers
Texas legal definitions regarding social work practice.
Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners (TSBSWE)
This is the state board that licenses and regulates Texas social workers. It is under the umbrella of the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council.
TBHEC & TSBSWE Consolidated Rulebook for Social Work