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Part XXI. Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

Chapter 461. General Rulings

22 TAC §461.11

The Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists adopts an amendment to §461.11, concerning Continuing Education, without changes to the proposed text as published in the October 4, 1996, issue of the Texas Register (21 TexReg 9597).

The rule is being amended to specify the categories of programs accepted by the Board, to broaden the listing of recognized organizations providing continuing education, to specify the number of continuing education hours given for specific activities, to specify the number of hours which may be banked by a licensee/certificand, and to specify the requirement that a Continuing Education Declaration Form be submitted with each annual renewal form by all certificands/licensees.

The amendment will ensure that all certificands/licensees are aware of the exact number of continuing education hours awarded in specific areas, to ensure that all certificands/licensees are aware of the exact number of continuing education hours which may be banked, to ensure that the information submitted by certificands/licensees in compliance with the continuing education requirement is uniform, making the rule easier to understand by all certificands/licensees and the general public.

No comments were received regarding adoption of the amendment.

The amendment is adopted under Texas Civil Statutes, 4512c, which provide the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists with the authority to promulgate rules consistent with the Statute.

This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.

Issued in Austin, Texas, on December 18, 1996.

TRD-9618429

Sherry L. Lee

Executive Director

Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

Effective date: January 9, 1997

Proposal publication date: October 4, 1996

For further information, please call: (512) 305-7700


Chapter 463. Applications

22 TAC §463.5

The Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists adopts an amendment to §463.5, concerning Application File Requirements, without changes to the proposed text as published in the October 4, 1996, issue of the Texas Register (21 TexReg 9598).

The rule is being amended to clarify the process by which an application for licensure is handled by the Board when a complaint is filed against an applicant, to clarify the application requirements for the licensed specialist in school psychology and to inform the public that any individual applying under reciprocity from another state must have been actively licensed and in good standing for the preceding five years in that state.

The amendment will ensure that the general public of the State of Texas is receiving the best possible psychological services from qualified individuals and to ensure that all licensees/certificands and the general public are aware of the Board's requirements.

No comments were received regarding adoption of the amendment.

The amendment is adopted under Texas Civil Statutes, 4512c, which provide the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists with the authority to promulgate rules consistent with the Statute.

This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.

Issued in Austin, Texas, on December 18, 1996.

TRD-9618430

Sherry L. Lee

Executive Director

Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

Effective date: January 9, 1997

Proposal publication date: October 4, 1996

For further information, please call: (512) 305-7700


Chapter 465. Rules of Practice

22 TAC §465.22

The Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists adopts an amendment to §465.22, concerning Psychological Records, without changes to the proposed text as published in the October 4, 1996, issue of the Texas Register (21 TexReg 9599).

The rule is being amended to clarify the requirements for retention and release of test data and protocols to ensure test security and validity of the test for other consumers of psychological services.

The amendment will ensure that the public's interest in ensuring the availability of effective assessment tools is safeguarded and that the Board's rule is in accordance with national standards and practices regarding same.

No comments were received regarding adoption of the amendment.

The amendment is adopted under Texas Civil Statutes, 4512c, which provide the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists with the authority to promulgate rules consistent with the statute.

This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.

Issued in Austin, Texas, on December 18, 1996.

TRD-9618431

Sherry L. Lee

Executive Director

Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

Effective date: January 9, 1997

Proposal publication date: October 4, 1996

For further information, please call: (512) 305-7700


Part XXXI. Texas State Board of Examiners of Dietitians

Chapter 711. Dietitians

22 TAC §711.12

The Texas State Board of Examiners of Dietitians (board) adopts an amendment to §711.12, concerning the regulation of licensed dietitians and provisional licensed dietitians, without changes to the proposed text as published in the October 11, 1996, issue of the Texas Register (21 TexReg 9756).

The section, as amended, clarifies how long a current license will be considered active if the licensee mailed the required documentation prior to the expiration date of the license.

The section sets out the requirements for renewal of a license for licensed dietitians.

No comments were received regarding adoption of the amendment.

The amendment is adopted under the Licensed Dietitian Act, Texas Civil Statutes, Article 4512h, §6, which provides the Texas State Board of Examiners of Dietitians with the authority to adopt rules concerning the regulation and licensure of dietitians.

This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.

Issued in Austin, Texas, on December 20, 1996.

TRD-9618510

Maxine Freeman

Chair

Texas State Board of Examiners of Dietitians

Effective date: January 10, 1997

Proposal publication date: October 11, 1996

For further information, please call: (512) 458-7236