Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC) Profile

The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council provides licensing and oversight for behavioral-health professions, including psychology, counseling, marriage and family therapy, and social work. The council ensures ethical practice and enforces competency standards.

Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council Agency Profile – GovExperts
AGENCY HEAD
Darrel D. Spinks — Executive Director

2026–27 State Appropriations


CategoryFY 2026FY 2027
Total (All Funds)$6,340,155$6,017,086
General Revenue$5,164,155$4,841,086
GR – Dedicated$0$0
Federal Funds$0$0
Other Funds$1,176,000$1,176,000
Number of FTEs6464

Legislative Oversight Committees


These committees exercise budgetary and policy oversight of the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council

Committee NameLink
House Public HealthView
House AppropriationsView
Senate Health and Human ServicesView
Senate FinanceView

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