Part 21. TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF PSYCHOLOGISTS
Chapter 469. COMPLAINTS AND ENFORCEMENT
The Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists proposes amendments to §469.1, Timeliness of Complaints. The amendments are being proposed to make grammatical corrections to the rule.
Sherry L. Lee, Executive Director, has determined that for the first five-year period the amendments will be in effect there will be no fiscal implications for state or local government as a result of enforcing or administering the proposed amendments.
Ms. Lee also has determined that for each year of the first five years the rule is in effect the public benefit anticipated as a result of enforcing the rule will be to help the Board protect the public. There will be no effect on small businesses. There is no anticipated economic cost to persons who are required to comply with the rule as proposed.
Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Brenda Skiff, Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-450, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-7700.
The amendments are proposed 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.
No other code, articles or statutes are affected by this section.
§469.1.Timeliness of Complaints.
A complaint is timely filed if it is received by the Board,
in proper form, within five years of the date of the termination of
professional services. A complaint alleging sexual misconduct[,]
by a licensee is timely filed if received within ten years of the
termination of services or the patient's reaching the age of majority.
This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's legal authority to adopt.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on May 16, 2008.
TRD-200802544
Sherry L. Lee
Executive Director
Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
Earliest possible date of adoption: June 29, 2008
For further information, please call: (512) 305-7706
The Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists proposes amendments to §469.2, Public Complaint Notification Statement. The amendments are being proposed to make grammatical corrections to the rule.
Sherry L. Lee, Executive Director, has determined that for the first five-year period the amendments will be in effect there will be no fiscal implications for state or local government as a result of enforcing or administering the proposed amendments.
Ms. Lee also has determined that for each year of the first five years the rule is in effect the public benefit anticipated as a result of enforcing the rule will be to help the Board protect the public. There will be no effect on small businesses. There is no anticipated economic cost to persons who are required to comply with the rule as proposed.
Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Brenda Skiff, Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-450, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-7700.
The amendments are proposed 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.
No other code, articles or statutes are affected by this section.
§469.2.Public Complaint Notification Statement.
(a) Methods of Notification. The Board and its licensees shall provide notification to the public that complaints can be filed with the Board by publishing the Board's name, its mailing address, and telephone number by the following method:
(1) Displaying a sign in a prominent location[,]
on a wall in all rooms where psychological services are conducted
in a position that is reasonably likely to be viewed by individuals
occupying the room, on paper of no less than 8-1/2 inches by 11 inches
in size, with the Board-approved notification statement
printed in black. Licensees providing psychological services through
the internet shall display an image of the notification statement
in a prominent and easily accessible location within the website.
The Board approved notification statement must be printed in both
English and Spanish.
(A) The Board-approved English notification statement reads as follows: "Be it known that the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists receives questions and complaints regarding the practice of psychology. For assistance please contact: Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-450, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-7700, or 800-821-3205."
(B) The Board-approved Spanish notification statement reads as follows: "Se desea informar que la Comisión Estatal Examinadora de Psicólogos de Texas recibe toda clase de consultas y quejas sobre el ejercicio profesional de la psicología en el Estado de Texas. Si usted necesita este servicio, comuníquese con: Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-450, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-7700 o 800-821-3205."
(2) The Board-approved notification statement
is provided to licensees at the time of licensure. Additional Board
-approved notification statements may be obtained directly from the
Board [Board's] office at any time.
(b) In addition to the Board-approved notification sign, licensees may also notify consumers by the following methods:
(1) on each registration form, application, or written contract for services of a licensee; or
(2) in a bill for services provided by a licensee.
This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's legal authority to adopt.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on May 16, 2008.
TRD-200802545
Sherry L. Lee
Executive Director
Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
Earliest possible date of adoption: June 29, 2008
For further information, please call: (512) 305-7706
The Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists proposes amendments to §469.3, Standardized Complaint Form. The amendments are being proposed to make grammatical corrections to the rule.
Sherry L. Lee, Executive Director, has determined that for the first five-year period the amendments will be in effect there will be no fiscal implications for state or local government as a result of enforcing or administering the proposed amendments.
Ms. Lee also has determined that for each year of the first five years the rule is in effect the public benefit anticipated as a result of enforcing the rule will be to help the Board protect the public. There will be no effect on small businesses. There is no anticipated economic cost to persons who are required to comply with the rule as proposed.
Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Brenda Skiff, Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-450, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-7700.
The amendments are proposed 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.
No other code, articles or statutes are affected by this section.
§469.3.Standardized Complaint Form.
(a) All complaints filed against a licensee must be submitted to the Board on the Board approved standardized complaint form. The Board-approved complaint form can be obtained free of charge from the Board's office or downloaded from the Board's web site.
(b) The Board shall make available to each person who wishes to file a complaint: the Board-approved complaint form, waiver form if appropriate, release of information forms, and the Rules and Regulations of the Board.
(c) The complaint form must be physically delivered
to the Board office, mailed to the
Board office [Board's offices,
] or faxed to the Board.
This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's legal authority to adopt.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on May 16, 2008.
TRD-200802546
Sherry L. Lee
Executive Director
Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
Earliest possible date of adoption: June 29, 2008
For further information, please call: (512) 305-7706
The Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists proposes amendments to §469.4, Complaint Investigation. The amendments are being proposed to make grammatical corrections to the rule.
Sherry L. Lee, Executive Director, has determined that for the first five-year period the amendments will be in effect there will be no fiscal implications for state or local government as a result of enforcing or administering the proposed amendments.
Ms. Lee also has determined that for each year of the first five years the rule is in effect the public benefit anticipated as a result of enforcing the rule will be to help the Board protect the public. There will be no effect on small businesses. There is no anticipated economic cost to persons who are required to comply with the rule as proposed.
Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Brenda Skiff, Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-450, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-7700.
The amendments are proposed 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.
No other code, articles or statutes are affected by this section.
§469.4.Complaint Investigation.
(a) The Board has established a priority rating system to distinguish between categories of complaints. The priority rating system is as follows:
(1) - (2) (No change.)
(3) cases involving current applicants for licensure; and
(4) cases involving other administrative violations
of Board Rules or the Act.[;]
[(5) cases involving covert or other
undercover investigations in conjunction with any of the above priorities.
]
(b) - (d) (No change.)
This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's legal authority to adopt.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on May 16, 2008.
TRD-200802547
Sherry L. Lee
Executive Director
Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
Earliest possible date of adoption: June 29, 2008
For further information, please call: (512) 305-7706
The Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists proposes amendments to §469.5, Complaint Disposition. The amendments are being proposed to clarify notice to a licensee of a pending complaint.
Sherry L. Lee, Executive Director, has determined that for the first five-year period the amendments will be in effect there will be no fiscal implications for state or local government as a result of enforcing or administering the proposed amendments.
Ms. Lee also has determined that for each year of the first five years the rule is in effect the public benefit anticipated as a result of enforcing the rule will be to help the Board protect the public. There will be no effect on small businesses. There is no anticipated economic cost to persons who are required to comply with the rule as proposed.
Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Brenda Skiff, Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-450, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-7700.
The amendments are proposed 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.
No other codes, articles or statutes are affected by this section.
§469.5.Complaint Disposition.
(a) - (d) (No change.)
(e) Licensees will receive notice in writing and addressed to the party. Notice to a licensee is effective and service is complete when sent by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, to the licensee's address of record at the time of the mailing.
(f) [(e)] Following completion
of the investigation, an investigation report shall be drafted. This
report shall include a recommendation as to whether the investigation
has produced sufficient evidence to establish probable cause that
a violation of the Board's Act and rules has occurred.
(g) [(f)] The Enforcement Division
Manager and the counsel for the Board shall review the investigation
report, evidence and the case file of the complaint to determine if
there is sufficient evidence to demonstrate a violation of the Board's
Act, rules, or order to recommend probable cause to the Board.
(h) [(g)] A complaint for which
the staff determines probable cause shall be referred to a Disciplinary
Review Panel of the Board for an informal conference. The Board shall
serve the Respondent with a Notice of Violation and Informal Settlement
Conference.
(i) [(h)] A complaint for which
the staff determines that probable cause does not exist shall be referred
to the Board for dismissal.
This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's legal authority to adopt.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on May 16, 2008.
TRD-200802548
Sherry L. Lee
Executive Director
Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
Earliest possible date of adoption: June 29, 2008
For further information, please call: (512) 305-7706
The Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists proposes amendments to §469.6, Temporary Suspension of a License. The amendments are being proposed to make grammatical corrections to the rule.
Sherry L. Lee, Executive Director, has determined that for the first five-year period the amendments will be in effect there will be no fiscal implications for state or local government as a result of enforcing or administering the proposed amendments.
Ms. Lee also has determined that for each year of the first five years the rule is in effect the public benefit anticipated as a result of enforcing the rule will be to help the Board protect the public. There will be no effect on small businesses. There is no anticipated economic cost to persons who are required to comply with the rule as proposed.
Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Brenda Skiff, Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-450, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-7700.
The amendments are proposed 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.
No other codes, articles or statutes are affected by this section.
§469.6.Temporary Suspension of a License.
(a) An executive committee of the Board, consisting
of the Board Chair[,] and two other Board members, shall
temporarily suspend the license of a licensee under the Act if the
executive committee determines, based on evidence or information presented
to the committee, that the continued practice by the licensee constitutes
a continuing or imminent threat to the public welfare.
(b) - (e) (No change.)
This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's legal authority to adopt.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on May 16, 2008.
TRD-200802549
Sherry L. Lee
Executive Director
Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
Earliest possible date of adoption: June 29, 2008
For further information, please call: (512) 305-7706
The Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists proposes amendments to §469.8, Rehabilitation Guidelines. The amendments are being proposed to make grammatical corrections to the rule.
Sherry L. Lee, Executive Director, has determined that for the first five-year period the amendments will be in effect there will be no fiscal implications for state or local government as a result of enforcing or administering the proposed amendments.
Ms. Lee also has determined that for each year of the first five years the rule is in effect the public benefit anticipated as a result of enforcing the rule will be to help the Board protect the public. There will be no effect on small businesses. There is no anticipated economic cost to persons who are required to comply with the rule as proposed.
Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Brenda Skiff, Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-450, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-7700.
The amendments are proposed 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.
No other codes, articles or statutes are affected by this section.
§469.8.Rehabilitation Guidelines.
(a) In the event of revocation or suspension of a license
due to non-compliance with the rules of the Board and/or its ethical
principles, the Board, in its discretion, may implement a plan of
rehabilitation. The plan shall outline the steps the person must follow
in order to be considered for relicensure or removal of suspension.
Completion of the plan may lead to consideration of submission of
an application for relicensure; removal of suspension; or removal
of supervision requirements. In the event the licensee has not met
the Board's criteria for rehabilitation, the plan may be revised,
expanded, and/or continued depending upon the progress of the rehabilitation
program. The licensee, before beginning the options outlined in subsection
(b) of this section, must address any outstanding [
or after-acquired] complaints.
(b) The Board may follow one or more options in devising a rehabilitation program:
(1) The individual may be supervised for a specified length of time
in all or selected areas of activities related
to his/her practice as a licensee by a licensed psychologist approved
by the Board [for a specified length of time].
(A) - (D) (No change.)
(2) - (4) (No change.)
This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's legal authority to adopt.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on May 16, 2008.
TRD-200802550
Sherry L. Lee
Executive Director
Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
Earliest possible date of adoption: June 29, 2008
For further information, please call: (512) 305-7706
The Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists proposes amendments to §469.11, Legal Actions Reported. The amendments are being proposed to make grammatical corrections to the rule.
Sherry L. Lee, Executive Director, has determined that for the first five-year period the amendments will be in effect there will be no fiscal implications for state or local government as a result of enforcing or administering the proposed amendments.
Ms. Lee also has determined that for each year of the first five years the rule is in effect the public benefit anticipated as a result of enforcing the rule will be to help the Board protect the public. There will be no effect on small businesses. There is no anticipated economic cost to persons who are required to comply with the rule as proposed.
Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Brenda Skiff, Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-450, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-7700.
The amendments are proposed 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.
No other codes, articles or statutes are affected by this section.
§469.11.Legal Actions Reported.
Any criminal action taken against a licensee including, but
not limited to, arrest, indictment, or conviction, must be reported
to the Board within thirty days of the activity. Any civil lawsuit
pertaining to the practice of psychology or involving a licensee's
patient or former patient must be reported to the Board's office by
sending a copy of the initial pleadings to the Board within thirty
days of the filing of such action with the court. The licensee may
be asked to [, if desired,] submit [any]
further documentation and/or a written explanation [
along with a copy of the pleadings
]. Any administrative action (complaint,
agreed order) initiated against a licensee by another health licensing
board in this state or any other jurisdiction must be reported to
the Board by sending a copy of the correspondence from the other licensing
board within thirty days of its receipt by the licensee.
This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's legal authority to adopt.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on May 16, 2008.
TRD-200802551
Sherry L. Lee
Executive Director
Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
Earliest possible date of adoption: June 29, 2008
For further information, please call: (512) 305-7706
The Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists proposes amendments to §469.12, Suspension of License for Failure to Pay Child Support. The amendments are being proposed to make grammatical corrections to the rule.
Sherry L. Lee, Executive Director, has determined that for the first five-year period the amendments will be in effect there will be no fiscal implications for state or local government as a result of enforcing or administering the proposed amendments.
Ms. Lee also has determined that for each year of the first five years the rule is in effect the public benefit anticipated as a result of enforcing the rule will be to help the Board protect the public. There will be no effect on small businesses. There is no anticipated economic cost to persons who are required to comply with the rule as proposed.
Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Brenda Skiff, Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-450, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-7700.
The amendments are proposed 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.
No other codes, articles or statutes are affected by this section.
§469.12.Suspension of License for Failure to Pay Child Support.
(a) On receipt of a final court or attorney general's
order suspending a license due to failure to pay child support, the
executive director shall immediately determine if the Board has issued
a license to the obligor [obligator] named on
the order, and, if a license has been issued:
(1) - (3) (No change.)
(b) - (g) (No change.)
(h) The individual must pay a reinstatement fee in an amount equal to the annual renewal fee set out in Board rule §473.3 of this title (relating to Annual Renewal Fees) prior to issuance of the license under subsection (g) of this section.
(i) (No change.)
This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's legal authority to adopt.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on May 16, 2008.
TRD-200802552
Sherry L. Lee
Executive Director
Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
Earliest possible date of adoption: June 29, 2008
For further information, please call: (512) 305-7706
The Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists proposes amendments to §469.13, Non-Compliance with Continuing Education Requirements. The amendments are being proposed to clarify the rule.
Sherry L. Lee, Executive Director, has determined that for the first five-year period the amendments will be in effect there will be no fiscal implications for state or local government as a result of enforcing or administering the proposed amendments.
Ms. Lee also has determined that for each year of the first five years the rule is in effect the public benefit anticipated as a result of enforcing the rule will be to help the Board protect the public. There will be no effect on small businesses. There is no anticipated economic cost to persons who are required to comply with the rule as proposed.
Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Brenda Skiff, Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-450, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-7700.
The amendments are proposed 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.
No other codes, articles or statutes are affected by this section.
§469.13.Non-Compliance with Continuing Education Requirements.
(a) The license of any licensee who fails to comply with the Board's mandatory continuing education requirements pursuant to Board rule §461.11 of this title (relating to Continuing Education), is on delinquent status as of the renewal date of the license.
(b) If continuing education compliance is not proved within 45 days after the license renewal date, the licensee shall be subject to a complaint for violation of Board rule §461.11(a) of this title applies.
(c) A person may not engage in the practice of psychology with a delinquent license, as stated in Board rule §461.7(c) of this title (relating to License Statuses).
(d) If the license is not activated within one year of expiration and goes void, a new application must be filed to obtain active licensure, and the continuing education complaint will be reinstated. The complaint must be resolved before a new license will be issued.
(e) Upon notice of continuing education violation, the licensee may:
(1) Submit proof that continuing education was obtained within the year preceding the renewal date plus the 45-day grace period. Upon receipt and approval, the complaint will be dismissed;
(2) For a first violation, submit proof of late compliance and pay an administrative penalty, which is not considered disciplinary action;
(3) Resign the license in lieu of adjudication by requesting an agreed order of resignation; or
(4) Appear before an informal settlement conference to resolve the matter.
(f) Any payment of an administrative penalty to resolve a complaint is in addition to any applicable renewal fee and late renewal fee assessed by the Licensing Division for late license renewal, pursuant to Board rule §473.4 of this title (relating to Late Fees for Renewals (Not Refundable)).
[(a) An individual who fails to comply
with the Board's mandatory continuing education requirements shall
be subject to a complaint for non-compliance with the Board's rules.
If a complaint is filed against a licensee for non-compliance and
the licensee resigns in lieu of adjudication of the complaint or the
license is voided as delinquent and the licensee later applies for
licensure, the complaint shall be reinstated; and the application
shall be held in abeyance until the complaint is resolved.]
[(b) Any licensee who has failed to
submit proof of full compliance with §461.11 of this title (relating
to Continuing Education) shall be referred to the Enforcement Division
pursuant to a complaint for non-compliance with §461.15 of this
title (relating to Compliance with Act, Rules, Board Directives and
Orders) on the forty-fifth day after the original renewal date for
the license. The filing of a complaint under this provision shall
be in addition to any penalties or requirements assessed by the licensing
division for renewal.]
This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's legal authority to adopt.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on May 16, 2008.
TRD-200802553
Sherry L. Lee
Executive Director
Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
Earliest possible date of adoption: June 29, 2008
For further information, please call: (512) 305-7706
The Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists proposes amendments to §469.14, Monitoring of Licensees. The amendments are being proposed to make grammatical corrections to the rule.
Sherry L. Lee, Executive Director, has determined that for the first five-year period the amendments will be in effect there will be no fiscal implications for state or local government as a result of enforcing or administering the proposed amendments.
Ms. Lee also has determined that for each year of the first five years the rule is in effect the public benefit anticipated as a result of enforcing the rule will be to help the Board protect the public. There will be no effect on small businesses. There is no anticipated economic cost to persons who are required to comply with the rule as proposed.
Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Brenda Skiff, Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-450, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-7700.
The amendments are proposed 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.
No other codes, articles or statutes are affected by this section.
§469.14.Monitoring of Licensees.
(a) (No change.)
(b) The Compliance Committee is responsible for implementing
the Board's preventive approach [of the Board]
to enforcement of the Act and the Rules of the Board by identifying
and monitoring licensees who represent a risk to the public.
This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's legal authority to adopt.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on May 16, 2008.
TRD-200802554
Sherry L. Lee
Executive Director
Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
Earliest possible date of adoption: June 29, 2008
For further information, please call: (512) 305-7706