Texas Consumer Notice – Patient Rights & Records
Effective September 1, 2025 (House Bill 4224, 89th Regular Session, Section 181.105, Texas Health & Safety Code)
As a licensed health care provider in Texas, we are required to provide clear instructions to consumers about how to:
Request your health care records
Contact the appropriate licensing authority
File a consumer complaint
1. Request Your Health Care Records
You have the right to request copies of your health care records. To do so:
Call: (512) 387-1560
Email: info@mcdanielcounseling.com
Submit a request via messaging in your SimplePractice client account
Please include:
Full name
Date of birth
Dates of service
Specific records requested
Your request will be processed in accordance with applicable Texas law and federal privacy regulations (HIPAA).
2. Contact the Licensing Authority
If you need to contact the licensing or disciplinary authority for your provider, please use the following:
Texas State Licensing Council / Board (as applicable to your provider type)
Visit the Council’s Contact Page
Phone: (512) 305-7700
Texas Health and Human Services Commission (for facilities):
Phone: 1‑800‑458‑9858
3. File a Consumer Complaint
You may file a consumer complaint with the Texas Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division:
Online: File a Complaint
Phone: 1‑800‑621‑0508
Provide as much detail as possible regarding your complaint, including dates, names, and descriptions of the issue.
Questions or Assistance
If you have any questions about accessing your health care records or exercising your rights, please contact our Records Department at:
Phone: (512) 387-1560
Email: info@mcdanielcounseling.com