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Welcome
The Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners (TSBSWE) regulates the profession of Social Work in Texas. The TSBSWE is a state agency with rule making authority governed by a nine member board appointed by the Governor, and is administratively attached to the Texas Department of State Health Services.
This web site contains information about Licensed Social Workers including a roster of currently licensed Social Workers, scope of practice, licensing requirements, how to file a complaint against a Social Worker, and where to find more information.
Download the 2011 Code of Conduct for Display at all Locations of Practice
NEW SOCIAL WORK RULES EFFECTIVE JUNE 12, 2011
To view the new rules, please visit the Texas Administrative Code on the Secretary of State’s website, available here, or view the rules on the Rules page of the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners’ website, available here.
General Information Regarding Ethics Committee Meetings
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Important Updated Information for Texas Social Workers
Examination Fee Increase
The fees for social work examinations will increase as of January 1, 2010. For more information please review these Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) documents.
Examination Fee Increase Notice
Fee Increase QA's for Member Boards
Important Information for Licensed Social Workers
Select the links below to view or print out important information regarding Licensed Social Workers
New Rules
The Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners (TSBSWE) adopted new rules. See 22 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 781, concerning the licensure and regulation of social workers effective February 21, 2008.
2007 Forms - For additional information and requirements select the link below to view or print important information for Licensed Social Workers, March 2007, including independent practice recognition (IPR), supervisor requirements, and supervision roles.