The Texas Council of Community Centers is a statewide association representing all 39 public community mental health and developmental disability centers across Texas, advocating for improved access, quality of care, and policy solutions that support individuals with serious mental illness, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders. Through public policy efforts and collaborative initiatives, the Council strengthens community-based healthcare systems that locum tenens professionals often help support during provider shortages or high-demand periods. Each year, the Council hosts the Annual Texas Council Conference, bringing together local, state, and national experts to share best practices in integrated health services, recovery-based care, Mental Health First Aid, and innovative treatment approaches. The 2026 conference (June 10-12, 2026, in San Antonio, TX) offers valuable learning, networking, and continuing education opportunities, making it a useful event for locum tenens clinicians and staffing firms seeking to stay current on behavioral health trends and policy developments.