Texas Occupations Code

§ 501.051 — BOARD MEMBERSHIP

OC § 501.051Title 3. HEALTH PROFESSIONS · Part I. REGULATION OF PSYCHOLOGY AND COUNSELING · Ch. 501. PSYCHOLOGISTS · Art. B. TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF PSYCHOLOGISTS

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(a)The Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists consists of nine members appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate as follows:

(1)four psychologist members who have engaged in independent practice, teaching, or research in psychology for at least five years;

(2)two psychological associate members who have been licensed as psychological associates under this chapter for at least five years; and

(3)three members who represent the public. (a-1) One of the members appointed under Subsection (a)(1) or (a)(2) must practice as a school psychologist under Section 501.260.

(b)To ensure adequate representation on the board of the diverse fields of psychology, the governor in making appointments under Subsection (a)(1) shall appoint:

(1)at least two members who provide psychological services;

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Legislative history

Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 646), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013. Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 738 (H.B. 2598), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2025.