Texas HB 4224 Consumer Information
Kristin Behlmann, MA, LPC
Texas Licensed Professional Counselor
License Number: TX #87103
I provide counseling services via secure telehealth to clients who are physically located in Texas at the time of each session.
My primary practice is based out of Austin, Texas.
House Bill 4224 (89th Regular Session), which went into effect on Sept. 1, 2025, requires licensees to, per Section 181.105 of the Health and Safety Code, prominently post on their website and at any facility detailed instructions for a consumer to:
Request the consumer’s health care records from the licensee;
Contact the Council, as found on the Council's Contact Us webpage; and
File a consumer complaint with the Office of Attorney General’s Consumer Protection webpage.
Access to Health Records
Under Texas law, you have the right to request access to your health records.
Requests for records may be submitted in writing and should include your name, date of birth, and the records requested. Additional information about accessing health records is available through the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council.
Clients may request access to their health records by contacting me directly.
Licensure Information and Complaints
You may verify licensure status, review professional standards, or submit a complaint through the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council.
Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council
Phone: (512) 305-7700
Website: https://bhec.texas.gov
Consumer Complaints Related to Billing or Business Practices
If you have a concern related to billing practices or consumer rights, you may also file a complaint with the Texas Office of the Attorney General.
Texas Office of the Attorney General
Consumer Protection Division
Website: https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/consumer-protection
Emergency Services
I do not provide crisis or emergency services.
If you are experiencing an emergency, call 911.
If you are in crisis or need immediate support, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.