Teletherapy Guide for Texas

General Information -
All Licensures

Practitioners holding an active Texas license may provide teletherapy services to Texas residents.

Psychology Information

Teletherapy included with a state license. Must abide by all in-person care standards. See the Psychologist Licensing Act (subchapter L) for additional details about telepsychology laws, and the interjurisdictional pact (PSYPACT).

PSYPACT Information

Ψ PSYPACT State; click here to read more. TX HB 1501 (Enacted 6/10/2019; Effective 7/1/2020)

Social Work Information

Teletherapy included with a state license. Must abide by all in-person care standards.

MFT Information

Teletherapy is included with a state license. Must abide by all in-person care standards. Texas Code for Marriage and Family Therapists requires 2 hours of additional training every renewal period for practitioners providing  technology assisted services.

Counseling Information

Teletherapy included with a state license. Must abide by all in-person care standards.

Counseling Compact State

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