NASW Texas

is next week!🚨 And the future of social work is being shaped right now. Join national leaders and changemakers at for a powerful plenary session on the challenges, opportunities, and future of the profession.
Register Now: https://www.socialworkers.org/Events/NASW-Conferences
📍 Washington, DC
📅 June 10, 2026
⏰ 4:30 PM–6:00 PM
Hear from top voices in social work as they discuss workforce challenges, innovation, leadership, advocacy, and what’s next for the profession.
Don’t miss this important conversation at the premier social work conference in the world!

Meet this Month’s NASW-TX Member Spotlight: Totundra Grays, PhD, LCSW-S. Totundra has been an NASW member since 2001 and currently works at Parkland Health. She originally joined as a student to connect with other social workers and has since built a career grounded in leadership, mentorship, and professional growth. Through NASW, she has developed lasting relationships, strengthened her clinical and leadership skills, and served in multiple leadership roles including Region 3 Board Member and past roles with the REAL Committee and NLIC. She values the versatility of social work, especially her work with teens and young adults, and is currently helping develop a youth social-emotional learning program through her church. Learn more about Totundra’s inspiring journey here: https://buff.ly/3BxXMnr

Earn 6 Ethics CEUs! Watch “Ethics & the Texas Social Worker 2026” presented by NASW-TX Executive Director Will Francis, LMSW. Get the latest legal, ethical, and licensure updates you need to know. Register: https://bit.ly/4n72tIb

Happy Pride Month from NASW Texas! Pride Month is a time to celebrate, support, and stand with LGBTQIA2S+ communities. NASW Texas recognizes the importance of creating inclusive, affirming spaces where all people are treated with dignity and respect. This month, we honor the resilience, contributions, and diverse experiences of LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, social workers, advocates, and allies across Texas and beyond.

is supporting a multi-state lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education regarding restrictive federal student loan limits for advanced degrees. This policy is expected to reduce access to critical funding and exacerbate provider shortages. For more details, visit NASW News Releases at socialworkers.org. “We proudly stand with this coalition of states to ensure that dedicated future clinical social workers can afford the education required to provide essential, life-saving mental health care across the nation,” NASW CEO Anthony Estreet, PhD, MBA, LCSW-C, said.

The NASW-TX 2026 State Conference will be held in Galveston, Texas from November 5–7, 2026. Don’t miss your chance to connect with thousands of engaged social work professionals, learn more and secure your spot today at https://bit.ly/naswtx_sponsor

Interested in becoming an LCSW-S? Join NASW-TX for "Essential Supervisory Competencies for Texas Licensure & Practice," online June 25-26, 2026. Presented by renowned social work educators, Libby Kay, LCSW-S, ACSW and Dr. Linda Openshaw, LCSW-S, ACSW. Space is limited. Register: https://bit.ly/4dl37i2

Need CEUs? The NASW-TX Online CE Institute offers a diverse collection of on-demand video courses for Texas social workers by Texas’ leading social work thought leaders. Check it out: www.txsocialworkceus.com

Are you interested in becoming a BHEC-approved Clinical Supervisor? Don't miss "Essential Supervisory Competencies for Texas Licensure & Practice," online June 25-26, 2026. Presented by Libby Kay, MSSW, LCSW-S, ACSW and Dr. Linda Openshaw, LCSW-S, ACSW, and hosted by NASW-TX. Act now: https://bit.ly/4dl37i2

Social work students, showcase your brilliance! Submit a sample of your written coursework by September 8 for a chance to win $300 + free registration to the 50th Annual NASW-TX State Conference. Learn more about the Stacie McGee Student Scholar Awards: bit.ly/scholarawards2026