22 Tex. Admin. Code § 681.36

Current through Reg. 49, No. 44; November 1, 2024
Section 681.36 - Client Records
(a) For each client, a licensee must keep accurate records of:
(1) signed informed consent, signed written receipt of information, or, in the case of involuntary treatment, a copy of the appropriate court order;
(2) intake assessment;
(3) dates of counseling treatment intervention;
(4) principal treatment methods;
(5) progress notes;
(6) treatment plan; and
(7) billing information.
(b) In the absence of applicable state and federal laws, rules or regulations, records held by a licensee must be kept for a minimum of seven (7) years from the date of termination of services with the client, or five (5) years after the client reaches the age of majority, whichever is greater.
(c) Records created by a licensee during the scope of employment with an agency or institution must be maintained by the licensee unless the records are maintained by the employer.

22 Tex. Admin. Code § 681.36

Adopted by Texas Register, Volume 48, Number 37, September 15, 2023, TexReg 5140, eff. 9/21/2023