TX HHS Form 3247. Licensed Sex Offender Treatment Provider (LSOTP) and Affiliate Sex Offender Treatment Provider (ASOTP) License Renewal Application

The Licensed Sex Offender Treatment Provider (LSOTP) and Affiliate Sex Offender Treatment Provider (ASOTP) License Renewal Application (Form 3247) is a crucial document for professionals in the field of sex offender treatment. This form helps solve the problem of license renewal, allowing LSOTPs and ASOTPs to maintain their certification and continue practicing in Texas.

The application requires the licensee's information, including name, email address, and license number, which will appear on the Council for Sex Offender Treatment (CSOT) publication list. The form also outlines the renewal fees, which vary depending on the LSOTP specialty and experience requirements. Additionally, the application includes a section for requesting continuing education (CE) extensions, as well as a notice regarding CE reporting and audit selection.

To complete the application, licensees must attest to understanding and meeting all requirements to practice under 22 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 810. They must also verify that all information provided is true and correct, and agree to cease and desist practicing sex offender treatment in Texas upon revocation or suspension of their certificate. The form provides a clear outline of the renewal process and associated responsibilities.

• Renewal fees vary depending on LSOTP specialty and experience requirements
• Continuing education (CE) extensions can be requested, but must be done in writing at least 30 days before license expiration date
• Licenses selected for audit will be notified and required to submit CE documentation
• Licenses must maintain a record of their continuing education hours