The Deep East Texas Branch is a local group of NASW-Texas, a professional membership association that is committed to advancing professional social work practice and the profession; and to promoting human rights, social and economic justice, and unimpeded access to services for everyone. NASW-Texas' Deep East Texas Branch includes the following counties:
Angelina, Houston, Jasper, Nacogdoches, New
ton, Polk, Sabine, San Augustine, San Jacinto, Shelby, Trinity & Tyler. NASW Vision Statement:
The members of the Texas Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers envision Texas as a state where the basic human needs of each individual are met, where all people are treated with dignity, where caring communities are supported, where diversity is valued, and where social workers are involved in every facet of planning, policy, and the service delivery system.