http://www.bhec.texas.gov/The Department of State Health Services maintains this web page, but the 84th Legislature made structural changes to the Health and Human Services system including transitioning the below DSHS functions to the Texas Medical Board (TMB), the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), and the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC).

More information about HHS Transformation.

DSHS Consumer Protection Division Sitemap

Programs Transitioned to TMB

The following programs have moved to the Texas Medical Board (TMB) as of January 1, 2016. For information click on the program link below.

Programs Transitioned to TDLR

The following programs have moved to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) as of October 1, 2016. For information click on the program link below.

The following programs have moved to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) as of November 1, 2017. For information click on the program link below.

Programs Transitioned to HHSC

The following programs have moved to the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) as of September 1, 2017. For information click on the program link below.

Programs Transitioned to BHEC

The following programs have moved to the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC) as of September 1, 2020. For information click on the program link below.

Licensed Professional Counselors

Marriage and Family Therapists

Social Workers







