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Part XXI. Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

Chapter 467. Announcements and Listings

22 TAC §467.3

The Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists adopts new §467.3, concerning Misleading or Deceptive Advertising, without changes to the proposed text as published in the October 31, 1997, issue of the Texas Register (22 TexReg 10612).

The rule is being adopted to protect the public from misleading or deceptive advertising by licensees of the Board.

The new rule will ensure that the Board has the ability to discipline licensees who engage in misleading or deceptive advertising concerning the practice of psychology.

No comments were received regarding the adoption of the new rule.

The new rule 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 19, 1997.

TRD-9717165

Sherry L. Lee

Executive Director

Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

Effective date: January 12, 1998

Proposal publication date: October 31, 1997

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