Part 15. TEXAS STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY
Chapter 297. PHARMACY TECHNICIANS AND PHARMACY TECHNICIAN TRAINEES
The Texas State Board of Pharmacy adopts amendments to §297.6, concerning Pharmacy Technician and Pharmacy Technician Trainee Training. The amendments are adopted without changes to the proposed text as published in the March 16, 2007, issue of the Texas Register (32 TexReg 1455).
The amendments clarify that pharmacy technicians and pharmacy technician trainees must receive training with regard to the handling of confidential patient records.
No comments were received regarding adoption of the amendments.
The amendments are adopted under §551.002 and §554.051 of the Texas Pharmacy Act (Chapters 551 - 566 and 568 - 569, Texas Occupations Code). The Board interprets §551.002 as authorizing the agency to protect the public through the effective control and regulation of the practice of pharmacy. The Board interprets §554.051(a) as authorizing the agency to adopt rules for the proper administration and enforcement of the Act.
The statutes affected by this rule: Texas Pharmacy Act, Chapters 551 - 566 and 568 - 569, Texas Occupations Code.
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 May 14, 2007.
TRD-200701853
Gay Dodson, R.Ph.
Executive Director/Secretary
Texas State Board of Pharmacy
Effective date: June 3, 2007
Proposal publication date: March 16, 2007
For further information, please call: (512) 305-8028
Chapter 329. LICENSING PROCEDURE
The Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners adopts an amendment to §329.5, concerning Licensing Procedures for Foreign-trained Applicants, without changes to the proposed text as published in the March 23, 2007, issue of the Texas Register (32 TexReg 1694). The adopted amendment expands the list of applicants who do not have to demonstrate efficiency in the English language.
The adopted amendment corrects a statement regarding the waiver of the TOEFL test requirements for certain applicants by adding a category that was inadvertently left off. The TOEFL test requirement is also waived for graduates of entry-level programs accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) at time of graduation.
No comments were received regarding this adopted section.
The amendments are adopted under the Physical Therapy Practice Act, Title 3, Subtitle H, Chapter 453, Occupations Code, which provides the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners with the authority to adopt rules consistent with this Act to carry out its duties in administering this Act.
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 May 10, 2007.
TRD-200701798
John M. Maline
Executive Director
Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
Effective date: May 30, 2007
Proposal publication date: March 23, 2007
For further information, please call: (512) 305-6900
The Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists adopts new rule §461.16, Inaccurate and False Information in Licensure Application/Documentation and for Annual Licensure Renewal Application/Documentation with no changes to the proposed text published in the March 9, 2007, issue of the Texas Register (32 TexReg 1190).
The amendments are being adopted to clearly state that it is a violation of rules to provide inaccurate or false information on an application for licensure or renewal.
The adopted amendments will help to ensure protection of the public.
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 May 10, 2007.
TRD-200701810
Sherry L. Lee
Executive Director
Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
Effective date: May 30, 2007
Proposal publication date: March 9, 2007
For further information, please call: (512) 305-7706
The Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists adopts amendments to rule §465.1, Definitions, with no changes to the proposed text published in the March 9, 2007, issue of the Texas Register (32 TexReg 1190).
The amendments are being adopted to make grammatical corrections in the rule.
The adopted amendments will help to ensure protection of the public.
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 May 10, 2007.
TRD-200701811
Sherry L. Lee
Executive Director
Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
Effective date: May 30, 2007
Proposal publication date: March 9, 2007
For further information, please call: (512) 305-7706
The Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists adopts amendments to rule §465.4, Employment of Individuals Not Licensed by This Board, with no changes to the proposed text published in the March 9, 2007, issue of the Texas Register (32 TexReg 1191).
The amendments are being adopted to make grammatical corrections in the rule.
The adopted amendments will help to ensure protection of the public.
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 May 10, 2007.
TRD-200701812
Sherry L. Lee
Executive Director
Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
Effective date: May 30, 2007
Proposal publication date: March 9, 2007
For further information, please call: (512) 305-7706
The Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists adopts amendments to rule §465.5, Practice in Psychology, with no changes to the proposed text published in the March 9, 2007, issue of the Texas Register (32 TexReg 1191).
The amendments are being adopted to clarify the rule.
The adopted amendments will help to ensure protection of the public.
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 May 10, 2007.
TRD-200701813
Sherry L. Lee
Executive Director
Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
Effective date: May 30, 2007
Proposal publication date: March 9, 2007
For further information, please call: (512) 305-7706
The Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists adopts amendments to rule §465.6, Listings, Public Statements and Advertisements, Solicitations, and Specialty Titles, with no changes to the proposed text published in the March 9, 2007, issue of the Texas Register (32 TexReg 1192).
The amendments are being adopted to make technical corrections to the rule.
The adopted amendments will help to ensure protection of the public.
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 May 10, 2007.
TRD-200701815
Sherry L. Lee
Executive Director
Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
Effective date: May 30, 2007
Proposal publication date: March 9, 2007
For further information, please call: (512) 305-7706
The Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists adopts amendments to rule §465.7, Display of License/Renewal Permit, with no changes to the proposed text published in the March 9, 2007, issue of the Texas Register (32 TexReg 1193).
The amendments are being adopted to clarify the rule.
The adopted amendments will help to ensure protection of the public.
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 May 10, 2007.
TRD-200701816
Sherry L. Lee
Executive Director
Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
Effective date: May 30, 2007
Proposal publication date: March 9, 2007
For further information, please call: (512) 305-7706
The Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists adopts amendments to rule §465.9, Competency, with no changes to the proposed text published in the March 9, 2007, issue of the Texas Register (32 TexReg 1193).
The amendments are being adopted to clarify the rule.
The adopted amendments will help to ensure protection of the public.
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 May 10, 2007.
TRD-200701817
Sherry L. Lee
Executive Director
Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
Effective date: May 30, 2007
Proposal publication date: March 9, 2007
For further information, please call: (512) 305-7706
The Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists adopts amendments to rule §465.22, Psychological Records, Test Data and Test Protocols, with no changes to the proposed text published in the March 9, 2007 issue of the Texas Register (32 TexReg 1193).
The amendments are being adopted to clarify the rule to state that falsifying patient records and reports is prohibited.
The adopted amendments will help to ensure protection of the public.
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 May 10, 2007.
TRD-200701819
Sherry L. Lee
Executive Director
Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
Effective date: May 30, 2007
Proposal publication date: March 9, 2007
For further information, please call: (512) 305-7706
The Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists adopts amendments to rule §470.21, Disciplinary Guidelines, with no changes to the proposed text published in the March 9, 2007, issue of the Texas Register (32 TexReg 1194).
The amendments are being adopted to make the rule consistent with §470.22(b)(4) concerning revocation for licensure for fraud in obtaining a license.
The adopted amendments will help to ensure protection of the public.
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 May 10, 2007.
TRD-200701820
Sherry L. Lee
Executive Director
Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
Effective date: May 30, 2007
Proposal publication date: March 9, 2007
For further information, please call: (512) 305-7706
The Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists adopts amendments to rule §473.7, Penalties, with no changes to the proposed text published in the March 9, 2007, issue of the Texas Register (32 TexReg 1195).
The amendments are being adopted to clarify the rule.
The adopted amendments will help to ensure protection of the public.
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 May 10, 2007.
TRD-200701821
Sherry L. Lee
Executive Director
Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
Effective date: May 30, 2007
Proposal publication date: March 9, 2007
For further information, please call: (512) 305-7706