counseling compact · Texas · 2026
Counseling Compact in Texas: counselor routes
No compact route · verified September 19, 2026
Not yet — Texas has no live Counseling Compact privilege in this ruleset.
- Full state license
- $500-$1,500
Texas is not in the enacted-member list and is not issuing Counseling Compact privileges in this ruleset. Only Arizona, Arkansas, Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, Minnesota, Ohio, Tennessee, Wyoming are modeled as live. To see patients in Texas today, use a telehealth-only registration (where offered) or a full Texas counseling license.
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Last verified September 19, 2026. Informational only — state boards and compact commissions control eligibility, timing, fees, and scope.
Working routes into Texas
Full state license
$500-$1,500Board-specific eligibility and issuance are required. This is a planning fallback when no modeled compact privilege or telehealth registration covers the state; confirm requirements and fees before filing.
Timeline: Commonly 8-16+ weeks depending on state board, background checks, transcripts, and verifications.
Texas Counseling Compact FAQ
Can I get a Counseling Compact privilege for Texas?
Not today in this ruleset. Texas is not in the enacted-member list and is not issuing Counseling Compact privileges in this ruleset. Live privilege issuance is modeled only for Arizona, Arkansas, Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, Minnesota, Ohio, Tennessee, Wyoming.
How can a counselor practice into Texas instead?
Through a full Texas counseling license ($500-$1,500), unless Texas adds a telehealth registration or goes live in the compact.
How long does a full Texas license take?
Commonly 8-16+ weeks depending on state board, background checks, transcripts, and verifications.
Sources
Ruleset last verified July 23, 2026.
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Demo scope: LPC / LPCC / LMHC · Home: California · Patient states: Texas. Use “Rank routes” above to see the current example. A checklist or route table does not determine professional eligibility.