(a) To be eligible for counselor intern registration under this subchapter, an individual must:
  (1) be at least 18 years of age;
  (2) have a high school diploma or its equivalent;
  (3) successfully complete 270 classroom hours, or 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours), of chemical dependency curricula as described in §140.406 of this title (relating to Standards for 270 Educational Hours);
  (4) complete 300 hours of approved supervised field work practicum as described in §140.407 of this title (relating to Practicum Standards);
  (5) pass the criminal history standards described in §140.431 of this title (relating to Criminal History Standards);
  (6) sign a written agreement to abide by the ethical standards contained in §140.423 of this title (relating to Professional and Ethical Standards for all License Holders); and
  (7) be worthy of the public trust and confidence as determined by the department.
(b) Applicants holding at least a baccalaureate degree in chemical dependency counseling, sociology, psychology, or a major approved by the department as one related to human behavior and development are exempt from the 270 hours of education and the 300 hour practicum. The applicant must submit an official college transcript.

Source Note: The provisions of this §140.405 adopted to be effective September 9, 2008, 33 TexReg 7520; amended to be effective August 9, 2012, 37 TexReg 5788