Texas Occupations Code

§ 503.452 — CRIMINAL OFFENSES

OC § 503.452Title 3. HEALTH PROFESSIONS · Part I. REGULATION OF PSYCHOLOGY AND COUNSELING · Ch. 503. LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS · Art. J. PENALTIES AND ENFORCEMENT PROVISIONS

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(a)A person commits an offense if the person knowingly:

(1)engages in the practice of professional counseling without holding a license under this chapter;

(2)represents the person by the title "Licensed Professional Counselor" or "Licensed Counselor" without holding a license under this chapter;

(3)represents the person by the title "Licensed Professional Counselor -- Art Therapist," "Art Therapist," or by the initials "L.P.C. -- A.T." or "A.T." without:

(A)holding a license with a specialization in art therapy under Section 503.303; or

(B)holding a license under Section 503.309; or

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Legislative history

Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.