Texas Occupations Code - OCC § 504.152. Eligibility Requirements

(1) be at least 18 years of age;

(2) hold an associate degree or a more advanced degree;

(3) have completed:

(4) provide two letters of reference from chemical dependency counselors;

(5) pass a written examination approved by the department;

(6) submit a case presentation to the test administrator;

(7) be determined by the department to be worthy of the public trust and confidence;

(8) successfully complete the chemical dependency counselor examination under Section 504.156;

(9) sign a written agreement to comply with the standards of ethics approved by the department; and

(10) provide to the department written assurance that the applicant has access to a peer assistance program.