2026 Update of Course 2G_Ethics & Scope of Practice for Texas LPC

Course overview

In November 2025, the Texas Secretary of State, the Behavioral Health Executive Council, and the Board of Examiners of Licensed Professional Counselors re-published revised RULES for LPCs with some modifications from the previous year. The updated Rules are made available in the new LPC Rule Book dated November 2025 - which is effective from Nov 2025 through 2026. The updated Rules are also published on the TX Secretary of State (SOS) website, where you will always find the MOST CURRENT and OFFICIAL version of any Rule. 1. Obtain an understanding of (1) the meaning of 'Scope of Practice,' (2) its importance in the retention of your Texas LPC license, and (3) its importance in the event of a lawsuit alleging unacceptable or unethical practice. 2. Know the meaning and the use of the term 'Prevailing Standard of Professional Care,' its relevance to compliance with the LPC Rules of Practice, and its significance to the outcome of civil suits alleging inappropriate treatment of a client. 3. Reinforce the LPC Rules of Practice, including some specific rules often overlooked or misunderstood. 4. Understand that the version of any Rule that is published on the website of the Texas Secretary of State shall control, in the event of a conflict with the published LPC Rule Book. 5. Become aware of the finalized changes in Federal regulation 42 CFR, Part 2 that facilitate the exchange of SUD treatment information between healthcare providers, including LPCs.