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
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
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
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
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
Chapter 711.
Dietitians
Chapter 463.
Applications
Chapter 465.
Rules of Practice
Part XXXI.
Texas State Board of Examiners of Dietitians