Texas Occupations Code - OCC § 505.303. Clinical Social Work Specialty

(a) The executive council shall establish a specialty area for the practice of clinical social work that is available only to a licensed master social worker who satisfies the minimum number of years of active social work practice with appropriate supervision and clinical examination, as determined by the executive council.

(b) A person may not use the title “Licensed Clinical Social Worker” or the initials “LCSW” unless the person is recognized as qualified for the independent practice of clinical social work.

(c) For purposes of Subchapter C, Chapter 1451, Insurance Code:  1