Texas Occupations Code

§ 501.256 — EXAMINATIONS

OC § 501.256Title 3. HEALTH PROFESSIONS · Part I. REGULATION OF PSYCHOLOGY AND COUNSELING · Ch. 501. PSYCHOLOGISTS · Art. F. GENERAL LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

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(a)The executive council shall administer to qualified applicants at least annually any written examination required by executive council rules. An examination must be validated by an independent testing professional.

(b)The board shall determine the subject and scope of each examination. The examination must test the applicant's knowledge of:

(1)the discipline and profession of psychology; and

(2)the laws and rules governing the profession of psychology in this state. (b-1) The executive council shall establish appropriate fees for examinations administered under this chapter.

(c)The executive council may waive the discipline and professional segment of the examination requirement for an applicant who:

(1)is a specialist of the American Board of Professional Psychology; or

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Legislative history

Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 143 (H.B. 1015), Sec. 15, eff. September 1, 2005. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 2.015, eff. September 1, 2019. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 2.113(15), eff. September 1, 2019.