Txsaige Division of TCA

03/21/2026

Hi Everyone! With the launch of the new Texas Counseling Association Legislative Ambassador Program, and Ken Paxton's most recent opinion on how SB14 applies to licensed mental health professionals, we are ramping up activity with the TxSAIGE Activism & Advocacy Committee. Please share this form with anyone who may be interested in joining us, and we will reach out! Thank you!

Thank you for your interest in the TxSAIGE Activism & Advocacy Committee! We are honored to have you and your support as we continue serving our community. Please fill out the following form, and someone will get back to you soon! If you do not receive a reply, please reach out to our email: txsaige...

03/05/2026

The Texas Counseling Association, in coalition with the Texas Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, the Texas Society for Clinical Social Work, and the National Association of Social Workers - Texas Chapter, has issued a joint statement disagreeing with the recent opinion released by Ken Paxton on SB 14 (88R).

Our statement clarifies that SB 14 addresses specific medical procedures related to physical health and does not regulate or prohibit mental health services. Licensed behavioral health professionals remain bound by their ethical standards, scope of practice, and commitment to providing culturally responsive, identity-affirming, and trauma-informed care. TCA also submitted an amicus brief arguing that mental health professionals are not included in SB 14 (88R) when the request for an opinion was filed last fall by the Behavioral Health Executive Council.

While the opinion does not create new criminal prohibitions for mental health professionals practicing within their scope, it does create uncertainty and concern among providers across Texas. TCA reaffirms our unwavering commitment to the people of Texas — including transgender and gender-diverse individuals. We will continue to advocate for dignity, safety, and ethical care for all.

Read the full joint statement:https://higherlogicdownload.s3.amazonaws.com/TXCA/9a94f13f-4453-47fd-a4ab-77e8307c79b3/UploadedImages/SB_14_Joint_Statement_3_3_2026.pdf

01/17/2026

Join us for a full day of dynamic speakers, engaging connections, and empowering leadership at the 2026 LGBTQ+ Mental Health Symposium in Dallas, Texas! 6 CEs available!

Registration is available to TCA members (must be logged in to register): https://members.txca.org/integratedEvents/register/2026-TXSAIGE-S-DAY-OF-LEARNING

08/18/2025

A joint offering from Texas Counselors for Social Justice and us, starting this Friday, August 22nd. We'd love to see you there!

join via Zoom: https://bit.ly/44P4UYu