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TX Occ Code § 503.303 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 503 - Licensed Professional Counselors|Subchapter G. License Requirements|Section 503.303. Specialization in Art Therapy

Sec. 503.303.  SPECIALIZATION IN ART THERAPY.  (a)  A person qualifies for a license as a professional counselor with a specialization in art therapy if the person:(1)  meets the requirements for a license under Section 503.302;(2)  holds:(A)  a master's or doctoral degree in art therapy that includes at least 700 hours of supervised practicum from an accredited institution;  or(B)  a master's degree in a counseling-related field if the person has completed at least:(i)  21 semester hours of sequential course work in the history, theory, and practice of art therapy;  and(ii)  700 hours of supervised practicum from an accredited institution;(3)  completes the following postgraduate experience in addition to the requirements of Subdivision (2) under the supervision of a licensed professional counselor with a specialization in art therapy:(A)  at least 1,000 client contact hours, if the applicant holds a degree described by Subdivision (2)(A);  or(B)  at least 2,000 client contact hours, if the applicant holds a degree described by Subdivision (2)(B);  and(4)  demonstrates successful completion of the national Certification Examination in Art Therapy of the Art Therapy Credentials Board.(b)  The executive council shall accept an individual course from an art therapy program accredited through the American Art Therapy Association as satisfying the education requirements under Section 503.302(a)(3) if at least 75 percent of the course content is substantially equivalent to the content of a course required by executive council rule.(c)  Repealed by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 561, Sec. 25(4), eff. September 1, 2005.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 561 (H.B. 1283), Sec. 25(4), eff. September 1, 2005.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 2.065, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 503.304 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 503 - Licensed Professional Counselors|Subchapter G. License Requirements|Section 503.304. Review of Application

Sec. 503.304.  REVIEW OF APPLICATION.  (a)  Not later than the 30th day before the examination date, after investigation of a license application and review of other evidence submitted, the executive council shall notify the applicant that the application and evidence submitted are:(1)  satisfactory and accepted; or(2)  unsatisfactory and rejected.(b)  If the executive council rejects an application, the executive council shall state in the notice the reasons for the rejection.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 2.066, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 503.305 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 503 - Licensed Professional Counselors|Subchapter G. License Requirements|Section 503.305. License Examination

Sec. 503.305.  LICENSE EXAMINATION.  (a)  The executive council shall administer examinations to determine the competence of qualified applicants at least twice each calendar year.(b)  The executive council shall contract with a nationally recognized testing organization to develop and administer a written professional counselor licensing examination to applicants who apply for a license under this chapter.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 561 (H.B. 1283), Sec. 16, eff. September 1, 2005.Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 561 (H.B. 1283), Sec. 25(5), eff. September 1, 2005.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 2.067, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 503.3055 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 503 - Licensed Professional Counselors|Subchapter G. License Requirements|Section 503.3055. Jurisprudence Examination

Sec. 503.3055.  JURISPRUDENCE EXAMINATION.  (a)  The board shall develop a jurisprudence examination to determine an applicant's knowledge of this chapter, executive council rules, and any other applicable laws of this state affecting the applicant's professional counseling practice.  The executive council shall administer the examination at least twice each calendar year.(b)  The executive council shall adopt rules to implement this section, including rules related to the development and administration of the examination, examination fees, guidelines for reexamination, grading the examination, and providing notice of examination results.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 561 (H.B. 1283), Sec. 17, eff. September 1, 2005.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 2.068, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 503.308 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 503 - Licensed Professional Counselors|Subchapter G. License Requirements|Section 503.308. Temporary License

Sec. 503.308.  TEMPORARY LICENSE.  (a)  The executive council by rule may provide for the issuance of a temporary license.  Rules adopted under this subsection must provide a time limit for the period a temporary license is valid.(b)  The executive council by rule may adopt a system under which a temporary license may be issued to a person who:(1)  meets all of the academic requirements for licensing; and(2)  enters into a supervisory agreement with a supervisor approved by the executive council.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 2.069, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 503.310 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 503 - Licensed Professional Counselors|Subchapter G. License Requirements|Section 503.310. Provisional License

Sec. 503.310.  PROVISIONAL LICENSE.  (a)  On application and payment of applicable fees, the executive council may issue a provisional license to a person who holds a license as a counselor or art therapist issued by another state or by a jurisdiction acceptable to the executive council.(b)  An applicant for a provisional license must:(1)  be licensed in good standing as a counselor or art therapist in another state, territory, or jurisdiction that has licensing requirements substantially equivalent to the requirements of this chapter;(2)  have passed the required license examination;  and(3)  be sponsored by a person licensed under this chapter with whom the applicant may practice under a provisional license.(c)  An applicant is not required to comply with Subsection (b)(3) if the executive council determines that compliance with that subsection is a hardship to the applicant.(d)  A provisional license is valid until the date the executive council approves or denies the provisional license holder's application for a license under Section 503.311.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 561 (H.B. 1283), Sec. 19, eff. September 1, 2005.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 2.070, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 503.311 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 503 - Licensed Professional Counselors|Subchapter G. License Requirements|Section 503.311. Issuance of License to Provisional License Holder

Sec. 503.311.  ISSUANCE OF LICENSE TO PROVISIONAL LICENSE HOLDER.  (a)  The executive council shall issue a license to the holder of a provisional license who applies for a license if:(1)  the executive council verifies that the applicant has the academic and experience requirements for a regular license under this chapter; and(2)  the applicant satisfies any other license requirements under this chapter.(b)  The executive council must complete the processing of a provisional license holder's application for a license not later than the later of:(1)  the 180th day after the date the provisional license is issued; or(2)  the date licenses are issued following completion of the next licensing and jurisprudence examinations.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 2.071, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 503.312 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 503 - Licensed Professional Counselors|Subchapter G. License Requirements|Section 503.312. Inactive Status

Sec. 503.312.  INACTIVE STATUS.  (a)  On request of a person licensed under this chapter, the executive council shall place the person's license on inactive status.(b)  A person whose license is inactive:(1)  foregoes the licensing rights granted under this chapter;  and(2)  is not required to pay a license renewal fee or any penalty fee.(c)  A person whose license is inactive may apply to reactivate the license.  The executive council shall reactivate the license if the applicant:(1)  pays a license fee;(2)  is not in violation of this chapter when the applicant applies to reactivate the license; and(3)  fulfills the requirements provided by executive council rule for the holder of an inactive license.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 2.072, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 503.313 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 503 - Licensed Professional Counselors|Subchapter G. License Requirements|Section 503.313. Retirement Status

Sec. 503.313.  RETIREMENT STATUS.  The executive council by rule may adopt a system for placing a person licensed under this chapter on retirement status.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 2.073, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 503.314 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 503 - Licensed Professional Counselors|Subchapter G. License Requirements|Section 503.314. Display and Surrender of License Certificate

Sec. 503.314.  DISPLAY AND SURRENDER OF LICENSE CERTIFICATE.  (a)  A person licensed under this chapter shall display the person's license certificate in an appropriate and public manner.(b)  A license certificate issued by the executive council is the property of the executive council and must be surrendered on demand.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 2.074, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 503.351 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 503 - Licensed Professional Counselors|Subchapter H. License Renewal|Section 503.351. Renewal; Eligibility

Sec. 503.351.  RENEWAL; ELIGIBILITY.  A person licensed under this chapter may renew the license biennially if the person:(1)  is not in violation of this chapter when the person applies for renewal; and(2)  fulfills the continuing education requirements established by the executive council.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 561 (H.B. 1283), Sec. 20, eff. September 1, 2005.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 2.075, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 503.352 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 503 - Licensed Professional Counselors|Subchapter H. License Renewal|Section 503.352. License Expiration Date

Sec. 503.352.  LICENSE EXPIRATION DATE.  The executive council shall adopt a system under which licenses expire on various dates during the year.  On renewal of the license on the expiration date, the total license renewal fee is payable.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 14.264(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 2.076, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 503.353 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 503 - Licensed Professional Counselors|Subchapter H. License Renewal|Section 503.353. Notice of License Expiration

Sec. 503.353.  NOTICE OF LICENSE EXPIRATION.  Not later than the 30th day before the expiration date of a person's license, the executive council shall send written notice of the impending license expiration to the person at the person's last known address according to the executive council's records.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 2.077, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 503.401 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 503 - Licensed Professional Counselors|Subchapter I. Disciplinary Actions|Section 503.401. Disciplinary Actions

Sec. 503.401.  DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS.  (a)  A person licensed under this chapter is subject to disciplinary action under Subchapter G, Chapter 507, if the person:(1)  violates this chapter or a rule or code of ethics adopted under this chapter;(2)  commits an act for which the license holder would be liable under Chapter 81, Civil Practice and Remedies Code;(3)  is legally committed to an institution because of mental incompetence from any cause; or(4)  directly or indirectly offers to pay or agrees to accept remuneration to or from any person for securing or soliciting a patient or patronage.(b)  Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 2.113(80), eff. September 1, 2019.(c)  Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 2.113(80), eff. September 1, 2019.(d)  Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 2.113(80), eff. September 1, 2019.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 2.079, eff. September 1, 2019.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 2.113(80), eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 503.407 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 503 - Licensed Professional Counselors|Subchapter I. Disciplinary Actions|Section 503.407. Refund

Sec. 503.407.  REFUND.  (a)  Subject to Subsection (b), the executive council may order a license holder to pay a refund to a consumer as provided in an agreement resulting from an informal settlement conference instead of or in addition to imposing an administrative penalty under Subchapter H, Chapter 507.(b)  The amount of a refund ordered as provided in an agreement resulting from an informal settlement conference may not exceed the amount the consumer paid to the license holder for a service regulated by this chapter.  The executive council may not require payment of other damages or estimate harm in a refund order.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 561 (H.B. 1283), Sec. 22, eff. September 1, 2005.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 2.080, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 503.452 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 503 - Licensed Professional Counselors|Subchapter J. Penalties and Enforcement Provisions|Section 503.452. Criminal Offenses

Sec. 503.452.  CRIMINAL OFFENSES.  (a)  A person commits an offense if the person knowingly:(1)  engages in the practice of professional counseling without holding a license under this chapter;(2)  represents the person by the title "Licensed Professional Counselor" or "Licensed Counselor" without holding a license under this chapter;(3)  represents the person by the title "Licensed Professional Counselor -- Art Therapist," "Art Therapist," or by the initials "L.P.C. -- A.T." or "A.T." without:(A)  holding a license with a specialization in art therapy under Section 503.303;  or(B)  holding a license under Section 503.309;  or(4)  uses any title, words, letters, or abbreviations that imply that the person is licensed under this chapter if the person is not licensed under this chapter.(b)  An offense under this section is a Class B misdemeanor.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 503.453 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 503 - Licensed Professional Counselors|Subchapter J. Penalties and Enforcement Provisions|Section 503.453. Report of Alleged Offense

Sec. 503.453.  REPORT OF ALLEGED OFFENSE.  The executive council shall notify the appropriate prosecuting attorney of an alleged offense committed under this chapter.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 2.081, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 504.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 504 - Chemical Dependency Counselors|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 504.001. Definitions

Sec. 504.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Certified clinical supervisor" means a person certified in accordance with Section 504.1521.(2)  "Chemical dependency counseling" means assisting an individual or group to:(A)  develop an understanding of chemical dependency problems;(B)  define goals; and(C)  plan action reflecting the individual's or group's interest, abilities, and needs as affected by claimed or indicated chemical dependency problems.(3)  "Chemical dependency counselor" means a person licensed under this chapter.(4)  "Clinical training institution" means a person registered with the department in accordance with Section 504.1521 to supervise a counselor intern.(5)  "Commissioner" means the commissioner of state health services.(6)  "Counselor intern" means a person registered with the department in accordance with Section 504.1515.(7)  "Department" means the Department of State Health Services.(8)  "Executive commissioner" means the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission.(9)  "Peer assistance program" means a program approved by the department under Section 504.057.(10)  "Person" means an individual, corporation, partnership, association, or other business or professional entity.(11)  "Practice of chemical dependency counseling" means providing or offering to provide chemical dependency counseling services involving the application of the principles, methods, and procedures of the chemical dependency counseling profession.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1172, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2004.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1373 (S.B. 155), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Occ Code § 504.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 504 - Chemical Dependency Counselors|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 504.002. Exemptions; Applicability

Sec. 504.002.  EXEMPTIONS;  APPLICABILITY.  (a)  A person is exempt from this chapter if the person does not:(1)  directly or indirectly represent to the public that the person is licensed under this chapter;  and(2)  use any name, title, or designation indicating that the person is licensed under this chapter.(b)  This chapter does not apply to an activity or service of a person who:(1)  is employed as a counselor by a federal institution and is providing chemical dependency counseling within the scope of the person's employment;(2)  except as provided by Section 504.1515, is a student, intern, or trainee pursuing a supervised course of study in counseling at a regionally accredited institution of higher education or training institution, if the person:(A)  is designated as a "counselor intern"; and(B)  is engaging in the activity or providing the service as part of the course of study;(3)  is not a resident of this state, if the person:(A)  engages in the activity or provides the service in this state for not more than 30 days during any year; and(B)  is authorized to engage in the activity or provide the service under the law of the state of the person's residence;(4)  is a licensed physician, psychologist, professional counselor, or social worker;(5)  is a religious leader of a congregation providing pastoral chemical dependency counseling within the scope of the person's duties;(6)  is working for or providing counseling with a program exempt under Subchapter C, Chapter 464, Health and Safety Code;(7)  is a school counselor certified by the State Board for Educator Certification; or(8)  provides chemical dependency counseling through a program or in a facility that receives funding from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and who is credentialed as:(A)  a certified criminal justice addictions professional by the International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium; or(B)  having certified criminal justice professional applicant status issued by the Texas Certification Board of Addiction Professionals.(c)  A person exempt under this section who obtains a license under this chapter is subject to this chapter to the same extent as any other person who obtains a license under this chapter.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1107, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1373 (S.B. 155), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2007.Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 564 (H.B. 3145), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Occ Code § 504.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 504 - Chemical Dependency Counselors|Subchapter B. Powers and Duties of Executive Commissioner and Department|Section 504.051. General Powers and Duties of Executive Commissioner

Sec. 504.051.  GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES OF EXECUTIVE COMMISSIONER.  The executive commissioner shall:(1)  adopt rules as necessary for the performance of its duties under this chapter;(2)  establish standards of conduct and ethics for persons licensed under this chapter; and(3)  establish any additional criteria for peer assistance programs for chemical dependency counselors that the executive commissioner determines necessary.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1373 (S.B. 155), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Occ Code § 504.0515 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 504 - Chemical Dependency Counselors|Subchapter B. Powers and Duties of Executive Commissioner and Department|Section 504.0515. General Powers and Duties of Department

Sec. 504.0515.  GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES OF DEPARTMENT.  The department shall:(1)  enforce rules as necessary for the performance of its duties under this chapter; and(2)  ensure strict compliance with and enforcement of this chapter.|Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1373 (S.B. 155), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2007.|