Texas Occupations Code - OCC § 505.353. Eligibility

(1) be at least 18 years of age;

(2) be worthy of the public trust and confidence;

(3) satisfy the education and experience requirements under this section;  and

(4) pass the licensing examination conducted by the executive council under Section 505.354 and the jurisprudence examination conducted by the executive council under Section 505.3545.

(1) a master social worker license if the applicant possesses a doctoral or master's degree in social work from a graduate program that is accredited by or is in candidacy for accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education;

(2) a baccalaureate social worker license if the applicant possesses a baccalaureate degree in social work from an educational program that is accredited by or is in candidacy for accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education;  or

(3) a clinical social worker license if the applicant possesses a doctoral or master's degree in social work from an accredited graduate program approved by the executive council and meets the qualifications for clinical social work practice as determined by the executive council under this chapter.

(1) determine the credibility and acceptability of the applicant's professional or technical experience or competence;  and

(2) ensure the public safety, health, and welfare.