Who is responsible for enforcing the Texas LPC Act?

The Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors is the authority specifically established to oversee the practice of professional counseling in Texas. This board is responsible for enforcing the Texas LPC Act, which includes monitoring compliance with ethical standards, processing licensing applications, and investigating complaints against licensees. The board’s functions are essential to ensure that counselors operate within the legal and professional standards set forth by the state, thereby protecting the public and maintaining the integrity of the counseling profession.

While other organizations and offices may have roles relating to counseling or health services, they do not hold the specific responsibility for enforcing the LPC Act. The Texas Department of Health may handle broader health regulations, the American Counseling Association focuses on advocacy and standards on a national level but does not have enforcement power in Texas, and the Texas Attorney General's Office may get involved in legal matters but is not directly tasked with enforcing the LPC Act itself.