Tex. Occ. Code Section 504.001
Definitions


In this chapter:

(1)

“Certified clinical supervisor” means a person certified in accordance with Section 504.1521 (Supervised Work Experience).

(2)

“Chemical dependency counseling” means assisting an individual or group to:

(A)

develop an understanding of chemical dependency problems;

(B)

define goals; and

(C)

plan action reflecting the individual’s or group’s interest, abilities, and needs as affected by claimed or indicated chemical dependency problems.

(3)

“Chemical dependency counselor” means a person licensed under this chapter.

(4)

“Clinical training institution” means a person registered with the department in accordance with Section 504.1521 (Supervised Work Experience) to supervise a counselor intern.

(5)

“Commissioner” means the commissioner of state health services.

(6)

“Counselor intern” means a person registered with the department in accordance with Section 504.1515 (Counselor Interns).

(7)

“Department” means the Department of State Health Services.

(8)

“Executive commissioner” means the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission.

(9)

“Peer assistance program” means a program approved by the department under Section 504.057 (Approval of Peer Assistance Programs).

(10)

“Person” means an individual, corporation, partnership, association, or other business or professional entity.

(11)

“Practice of chemical dependency counseling” means providing or offering to provide chemical dependency counseling services involving the application of the principles, methods, and procedures of the chemical dependency counseling profession.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1172, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2004.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1373 (S.B. 155), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.

Source: Section 504.001 — Definitions, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.­504.­htm#504.­001 (accessed Mar. 23, 2024).

504.001
Definitions
504.002
Exemptions
504.051
General Powers and Duties of Executive Commissioner
504.052
Discrimination Prohibited
504.053
Fees
504.054
Collection Action
504.055
Official Roster
504.056
Rules Restricting Advertising or Competitive Bidding
504.057
Approval of Peer Assistance Programs
504.058
Funding for Chemical Dependency Counselor Programs
504.101
Consumer Interest Information
504.102
Consumer Information for Filing Complaints
504.103
Records of Complaints
504.151
License Required
504.152
Eligibility Requirements
504.153
Alternative Qualifications and Evidence of License Requirement Satisfaction
504.155
License Application
504.156
License Examination
504.157
Examination Results
504.158
Provisional License
504.159
Issuance of License to Provisional License Holder
504.160
Issuance of License to Certain Out-of-state Applicants
504.161
Criminal History Record Information
504.201
License Expiration
504.202
Notice of License Expiration and Requirements to Renew
504.203
License Renewal
504.204
Renewal of Expired License of Out-of-state Practitioner
504.205
Continuing Education Requirements
504.206
Continuing Education Relating to Hiv, Hepatitis C, and Sexually Transmitted Diseases
504.251
Grounds for License, Registration, or Certification Denial or Disciplinary Action
504.252
Disciplinary Powers of Department
504.253
Complaint and Investigation
504.254
Right to Administrative Hearing
504.255
Appeal of Certain Denials, Refusals to Renew, and Suspensions
504.301
Imposition of Penalty
504.302
Amount of Penalty
504.303
Notice of Violation and Penalty
504.304
Penalty to Be Paid or Hearing Requested
504.305
Hearing
504.306
Decision by Department
504.307
Options Following Decision: Pay or Appeal
504.308
Determination by Court
504.309
Remittance of Penalty and Interest
504.310
Collection of Penalty
504.311
Administrative Procedure
504.351
Injunctive Relief
504.0515
General Powers and Duties of Department
504.1511
Other Certifications Included on License
504.1515
Counselor Interns
504.1521
Supervised Work Experience
504.1525
Certain Grounds for License, Registration, or Certification Refusal
504.2025
Certain Grounds for Refusal to Renew License, Registration, or Certification
504.2026
Refusal to Renew License: Access to Peer Assistance Program
504.2525
Summary License, Registration, or Certification Suspension

Accessed:
Mar. 23, 2024

§ 504.001’s source at texas​.gov