Part 21.
TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF PSYCHOLOGISTS
Chapter 463.
APPLICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS
22 TAC §463.11
The Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists adopts
amendments to §463.11, concerning Licensed Psychologists, without changes
to the proposed text as published in the June 13, 2003 issue of the
The amendments are being adopted in order eliminate the exceptions for
persons licensed for more than 15 years in another state, in that other rules
have been passed to expedite the licensure of out-of-state licensees.
The adopted amendments will make the rule easier for the licensees and
public to follow and understand.
No comments were received regarding the adoption of the amendments.
The amendments are adopted under Texas Occupations Code, Title
3, Subtitle I, Chapter 501, which provides the Texas State Board of Examiners
of Psychologists with the authority to make all rules, not inconsistent with
the Constitution and Laws of this State, which are reasonably necessary for
the proper performance of its duties and regulations of proceedings before
it.
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.
Filed with the Office of
the Secretary of State on August 12, 2003.
TRD-200305059
Sherry L. Lee
Executive Director
Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
Effective date: September 1, 2003
Proposal publication date: June 13, 2003
For further information, please call: (512) 305-7700
22 TAC §463.20
The Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists adopts
new §463.20, concerning Refunds of Application and Examination Fees,
with changes to the proposed text as published in the June 13, 2003, issue
of the
Texas Register
(28 TexReg 4515).
The new rule is being adopted in order clarify the situations under which
examination and application fees are either refundable or transferable.
The adopted rule will make the rules easier for the licensees and public
to follow and understand.
No comments were received regarding the adoption of the new rule.
The new rule are adopted under Texas Occupations Code, Title
3, Subtitle I, Chapter 501, which provides the Texas State Board of Examiners
of Psychologists with the authority to make all rules, not inconsistent with
the Constitution and Laws of this State, which are reasonably necessary for
the proper performance of its duties and regulations of proceedings before
it.
§463.20.Refunds of Application and Examination Fees.
(a)
Application fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
(b)
The national psychology examination fee is partially refundable
if an applicant is scheduled for a computerized exam but fails to take the
scheduled examination. A portion of the original examination fee to the Professional
Examination Service (PES) for the exam is retained by PES; the remainder of
the fee is refunded by PES to the applicant. The portion of the fee that is
paid to the Board, which is referred to as the professional fee, is non-refundable.
An exception is if the Board approves on a one time basis the transfer of
the professional fee to another scheduled examination upon review of documentation
from the applicant of extreme extenuating circumstances.
(c)
The Jurisprudence examination fee is non-transferable and
non-refundable. An exception is that if the applicant fails to return the
exam by the postmark deadline date due to a mail delivery problem that the
applicant can prove, the Board may approve the transfer of the fee to another
take of the exam or refund the fee if a subsequent fee has been paid upon
review of the applicant's explanation.
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.
Filed with the Office of
the Secretary of State on August 12, 2003.
TRD-200305060
Sherry L. Lee
Executive Director
Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
Effective date: September 1, 2003
Proposal publication date: June 13, 2003
For further information, please call: (512) 305-7700
22 TAC §469.1
The Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists adopts
amendments to §469.1, concerning Timeliness of Complaints without changes
to the proposed text as published in the June 13, 2003, issue of the
The amendments are being adopted in order to clarify the situations under
which the 10 year statute of limitations for the filing of a complaint applies.
The adopted amendments will make the rule easier for the licensees and
public to follow and understand.
No comments were received regarding the adoption of the amendments.
The amendments are adopted under Texas Occupations Code, Title
3, Subtitle I, Chapter 501, which provides the Texas State Board of Examiners
of Psychologists with the authority to make all rules, not inconsistent with
the Constitution and Laws of this State, which are reasonably necessary for
the proper performance of its duties and regulations of proceedings before
it.
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.
Filed with the Office of
the Secretary of State on August 12, 2003.
TRD-200305061
Sherry L. Lee
Executive Director
Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
Effective date: September 1, 2003
Proposal publication date: June 13, 2003
For further information, please call: (512) 305-7700
22 TAC §469.3
The Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists adopts
amendments to §469.3, concerning Standardized Complaint Form, without
changes to the proposed text as published in the June 13, 2003, issue of the
The amendments are being adopted in order to clarify the ways in which
a complaint may be submitted to the Board. In addition, subsection (d) is
being deleted because the signing of a release is not essential to the investigation
of all complaints.
The adopted amendments will make the rule easier for the licensees and
public to follow and understand.
No comments were received regarding the adoption of the amendments.
The amendments are adopted under Texas Occupations Code, Title
3, Subtitle I, Chapter 501, which provides the Texas State Board of Examiners
of Psychologists with the authority to make all rules, not inconsistent with
the Constitution and Laws of this State, which are reasonably necessary for
the proper performance of its duties and regulations of proceedings before
it.
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.
Filed with the Office of
the Secretary of State on August 12, 2003.
TRD-200305062
Sherry L. Lee
Executive Director
Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
Effective date: September 1, 2003
Proposal publication date: June 13, 2003
For further information, please call: (512) 305-7700
22 TAC §469.4
The Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists adopts
amendments to §469.4, concerning Complaint Investigation without changes
to the proposed text as published in the June 13, 2003, issue of the
The amendments are being adopted in order to (1) properly identify the
name of the division that investigates complaints, (2) comply with the statutory
requirement that the basis for a dismissal be provided to the complainant,
and (3) accurately reflect the current procurement requirements.
The adopted amendments will make the rule easier for the licensees and
public to follow and understand.
No comments were received regarding the adoption of the amendments.
The amendments are adopted under Texas Occupations Code, Title
3, Subtitle I, Chapter 501, which provides the Texas State Board of Examiners
of Psychologists with the authority to make all rules, not inconsistent with
the Constitution and Laws of this State, which are reasonably necessary for
the proper performance of its duties and regulations of proceedings before
it.
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.
Filed with the Office of
the Secretary of State on August 12, 2003.
TRD-200305063
Sherry L. Lee
Executive Director
Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
Effective date: September 1, 2003
Proposal publication date: June 13, 2003
For further information, please call: (512) 305-7700
22 TAC §469.5
The Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists adopts
amendments to §469.5, concerning Complaint Disposition without changes
to the proposed text as published in the June 13, 2003, issue of the
The amendments are being adopted in order to (1) properly identify the
name of the division that investigates complaints, (2) to clarify how complaints
that do not state a violation are resolved.
The adopted amendments will make the rule easier for the licensees and
public to follow and understand.
No comments were received regarding the adoption of the amendments.
The amendments are adopted under Texas Occupations Code, Title
3, Subtitle I, Chapter 501, which provides the Texas State Board of Examiners
of Psychologists with the authority to make all rules, not inconsistent with
the Constitution and Laws of this State, which are reasonably necessary for
the proper performance of its duties and regulations of proceedings before
it.
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.
Filed with the Office of
the Secretary of State on August 12, 2003.
TRD-200305064
Sherry L. Lee
Executive Director
Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
Effective date: September 1, 2003
Proposal publication date: June 13, 2003
For further information, please call: (512) 305-7700
22 TAC §469.6
The Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists adopts
amendments to §469.6, concerning Temporary Suspension of a License, without
changes to the proposed text as published in the June 13, 2003, issue of the
The amendment is being adopted in order to clarify the statutory requirements
for the composition of a temporary suspension committee.
The adopted rule will make the rules easier for the licensees and public
to follow and understand.
No comments were received regarding the adoption of the amendments.
The amendments are adopted under Texas Occupations Code, Title
3, Subtitle I, Chapter 501, which provides the Texas State Board of Examiners
of Psychologists with the authority to make all rules, not inconsistent with
the Constitution and Laws of this State, which are reasonably necessary for
the proper performance of its duties and regulations of proceedings before
it.
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.
Filed with the Office of
the Secretary of State on August 12, 2003.
TRD-200305065
Sherry L. Lee
Executive Director
Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
Effective date: September 1, 2003
Proposal publication date: June 13, 2003
For further information, please call: (512) 305-7700
22 TAC §469.7
The Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists adopts
amendments to §469.7, concerning Persons with Criminal Backgrounds, without
changes to the proposed text as published in the June 13, 2003, issue of the
The amendment is being adopted in order to (1) provide the appropriate
statutory references for persons with criminal backgrounds and (2) clarify
those crimes about which the Board may take notice in deciding what sanctions,
if any, should be imposed on the licensee or applicant.
The adopted rule will make the rules easier for the licensees and public
to follow and understand.
No comments were received regarding the adoption of the amendments.
The amendments are adopted under Texas Occupations Code, Title
3, Subtitle I, Chapter 501, which provides the Texas State Board of Examiners
of Psychologists with the authority to make all rules, not inconsistent with
the Constitution and Laws of this State, which are reasonably necessary for
the proper performance of its duties and regulations of proceedings before
it.
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.
Filed with the Office of
the Secretary of State on August 12, 2003.
TRD-200305066
Sherry L. Lee
Executive Director
Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
Effective date: September 1, 2003
Proposal publication date: June 13, 2003
For further information, please call: (512) 305-7700
22 TAC §469.8
The Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists adopts
amendments to §469.8, concerning Rehabilitation Guidelines, without changes
to the proposed text as published in the June 13, 2003, issue of the
The amendment is being adopted in order to clarify that a licensee who
has been revoked or suspended must address all outstanding complaints before
the rehabilitation program can begin.
The adopted rule will make the rules easier for the licensees and public
to follow and understand.
No comments were received regarding the adoption of the amendments.
The amendments are adopted under Texas Occupations Code, Title
3, Subtitle I, Chapter 501, which provides the Texas State Board of Examiners
of Psychologists with the authority to make all rules, not inconsistent with
the Constitution and Laws of this State, which are reasonably necessary for
the proper performance of its duties and regulations of proceedings before
it.
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.
Filed with the Office of
the Secretary of State on August 12, 2003.
TRD-200305067
Sherry L. Lee
Executive Director
Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
Effective date: September 1, 2003
Proposal publication date: June 13, 2003
For further information, please call: (512) 305-7700
22 TAC §469.13
The Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists adopts
amendments to §469.13, concerning Non-Compliance with Continuing Education
Requirements, without changes to the proposed text as published in the June
13, 2003, issue of the
Texas Register
(28
TexReg 4519).
The amendment is being adopted in order to clearly identify the name of
the division that investigates complaints.
The adopted rule will make the rules easier for the licensees and public
to follow and understand.
No comments were received regarding the adoption of the amendments.
The amendments are adopted under Texas Occupations Code, Title
3, Subtitle I, Chapter 501, which provides the Texas State Board of Examiners
of Psychologists with the authority to make all rules, not inconsistent with
the Constitution and Laws of this State, which are reasonably necessary for
the proper performance of its duties and regulations of proceedings before
it.
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.
Filed with the Office of
the Secretary of State on August 12, 2003.
TRD-200305068
Sherry L. Lee
Executive Director
Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
Effective date: September 1, 2003
Proposal publication date: June 13, 2003
For further information, please call: (512) 305-7700
Chapter 469.
COMPLAINTS AND ENFORCEMENT