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Frequently asked questions about BEI certification

How to file a complaint against an interpreter certified by Texas Health and Human Services (HHS), Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (DHHS).

BEI Statutes and Rules

HHS Board for Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI) certification program is responsible for testing and certifying the skill level of individuals seeking to become certified interpreters in Texas. This page lists the certificates awarded by the BEI.

Information about the requirements for BEI 5 year recertification.

A certificate holder must renew the certificate annually by paying the annual certificate renewal fee to Texas HHS Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services before the expiration date. This page lists the requirements for certiicate renewal.

Information about the Texas Board for Evaluation of Interpreters online registry for interpreters

Texas Board for Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI) certification program information for individuals seeking to become certified sign language interpreters in Texas

Information about the Consumer Directed Services program in Texas

Links to lists of FMSAs serving Texas.

A list of links to state and other rules and statutes for the CDS program.

CDS Program contact information.

Information on how the CDS program is implemented in Texas.

CDS Program Handbooks and Forms

Information about how the CDS program works in Texas.