Licensing Agencies

Texas Education Agency

Guidelines: http://tea.texas.gov/Texas_Educators/Certification/Initial_Certification/Becoming_a_Classroom_Teacher_in_Texas/

Eligibility for those convicted of an offense: http://tea.texas.gov/Texas_Educators/Investigations/National_Criminal_History_Checks-FAQs/

Texas Board of Nursing

Guidelines: http://www.bon.texas.gov/laws_and_rules_nursing_practice_act_2013.asp#Sec.301.252

Eligibility for those convicted of an offense:http://www.bon.texas.gov/rr_current/213-28.asp

Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners

Guidelines: http://dshs.texas.gov/plc_cheval.shtm

Eligibility for those convicted of an offense: The State Board of Social Work Examiners does not provide specific inclusion or exclusion criteria for those seeking to become licensed at this time. It is reviewed on an individual basis according to the guidelines.

Texas State Board of Public Accountancy

Guidelines: http://www.tsbpa.state.tx.us/exam-qualification/examination-requirements.html

Eligibility for those convicted of an offense: http://www.tsbpa.state.tx.us/exam-qualification/moral-character-statement.html

Texas State Board of Examiners of Profession Counselors

Guidelines: http://dshs.texas.gov/plc_cheval.shtm

Eligibility for those convicted of an offense:

Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists

Guidelines: http://dshs.texas.gov/plc_cheval.shtm

Eligibility for those convicted of an offense:

Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologist

Guidelines, including eligibility for those convicted of an offense: https://www.tsbep.texas.gov/how-to-become-licensed

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation: Licensed Athletic Trainer