By: Lopez of Cameron (Senate Sponsor - Zaffirini) H.C.R. No. 29

(In the Senate - Received from the House April 28, 2025; April 29, 2025, read first time and referred to Committee on Administration; May 7, 2025, reported favorably by the following vote: Yeas 7, Nays 0; May 7, 2025, sent to printer.) Click here to see the committee vote

HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Texans of all ages benefit from the work of counseling professionals, and the designation of April as Counseling Awareness Month serves as a fitting means to honor those who dedicate themselves to this important calling; and

WHEREAS, Professional counselors provide a wide range of services to help people overcome mental health challenges and live healthier and more productive lives; they currently make up the largest group of mental health providers in the state, with more than 13,000 Certified School Counselors and 34,000 Licensed Professional Counselors and LPC Associates; and

WHEREAS, Individuals can access professional counseling services through educational institutions, mental health agencies, community organizations, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, private practices, and other settings; and

WHEREAS, By empowering people to address their social-emotional needs and achieve their goals, professional counselors play a vital role in strengthening our communities, and the official designation of Counseling Awareness Month helps to promote a better understanding of their essential contributions; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas hereby designate April as Counseling Awareness Month; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That, in accordance with the provisions of Section 391.004(d), Government Code, this designation remain in effect until the 10th anniversary of the date this resolution is finally passed by the legislature.

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