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TX Occ Code § 501.505 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 501 - Psychologists|Subchapter K. Other Penalties and Enforcement Provisions|Section 501.505. Option to Order Refund

Sec. 501.505.  OPTION TO ORDER REFUND.  (a)  Under an agreement resulting from an informal settlement conference, the executive council may order a license holder to refund to the person who paid for the psychological services at issue an amount not to exceed the amount the person paid to the license holder for a service regulated by this chapter instead of or in addition to imposing an administrative penalty under Subchapter H, Chapter 507.(b)  The executive council may not include an estimation of other damages or harm in a refund order.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 143 (H.B. 1015), Sec. 22, eff. September 1, 2005.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 2.027, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 501.602 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 501 - Psychologists|Subchapter L. Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact|Section 501.602. Rules Adopted Under Compact

Sec. 501.602.  RULES ADOPTED UNDER COMPACT.  The Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Commission established under the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact under Section 501.601 may not adopt rules that alter the requirements or scope of practice of a license issued under this chapter. Any rule adopted by the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Commission that purports to alter the requirements or scope of practice of a license issued under this chapter is not enforceable.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 2.028, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 501.603 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 501 - Psychologists|Subchapter L. Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact|Section 501.603. Disclosure of Personal Information

Sec. 501.603.  DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION.  (a)  In reporting information to the Coordinated Licensure Information System under Article IX of the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact, the executive council may disclose personally identifiable information about a person who holds a license under this chapter, including the person's social security number.(b)  The Coordinated Licensure Information System may not share personally identifiable information with a state that is not a party to the compact unless the state agrees to not disclose that information to any other person.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 2.028, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 502.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 502 - Marriage and Family Therapists|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 502.001. Short Title

Sec. 502.001.  SHORT TITLE.  This chapter may be cited as the Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Act.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 502.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 502 - Marriage and Family Therapists|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 502.002. Definitions

Sec. 502.002.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Board" means the Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists.(2)  "Executive council" means the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council.(3)  Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 2.113(34), eff. September 1, 2019.(4)  "Licensed marriage and family therapist" means a person who offers marriage and family therapy for compensation.(5)  "Licensed marriage and family therapist associate" means an individual who offers to provide marriage and family therapy for compensation under the supervision of a supervisor approved by the executive council.(6)  "Marriage and family therapy" means providing professional therapy services to individuals, families, or married couples, alone or in groups, that involve applying family systems theories and techniques.  The term includes the evaluation, diagnostic assessment, and remediation of mental, cognitive, affective, behavioral, or relational dysfunction, disease, or disorder in the context of marriage or family systems and may include the use of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders and the International Classification of Diseases.  The practice of marriage and family therapy does not constitute the practice of medicine and does not include prescribing medication, treating a physical disease, or providing any service outside the scope of practice of a licensed marriage and family therapist or a licensed marriage and family therapist associate.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 14.252(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1061 (H.B. 1413), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 501 (H.B. 2818), Sec. 1, eff. June 9, 2017.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 2.029, eff. September 1, 2019.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 2.113(1), eff. September 1, 2019.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 2.113(34), eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 502.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 502 - Marriage and Family Therapists|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 502.004. Application of Chapter

Sec. 502.004.  APPLICATION OF CHAPTER.  This chapter does not apply to:(1)  the activities, within the scope of a person's employment, of a person employed to perform marriage and family therapy by a federal, state, county, or municipal agency or, except as provided by Section 21.003(b), Education Code, by a public or private educational institution;(2)  the activities of a student, intern, or trainee in marriage and family therapy in a recognized course of study in marriage and family therapy at an accredited institution of higher education or other training institution, if:(A)  the activities constitute a part of the course of study; and(B)  the person is called a "marriage and family therapist intern" or similar title;(3)  the activities and services of a person licensed to practice another profession, including a physician, attorney, registered nurse, occupational therapist, psychologist, social worker, or licensed professional counselor; or(4)  the activities and services of a recognized religious practitioner, including a pastoral counselor or Christian Science practitioner recognized by the Church of Christ Scientist as registered and published in the Christian Science Journal, if the practitioner practices marriage and family therapy in a manner consistent with the laws of this state.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 892, Sec. 34, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1061 (H.B. 1413), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2005.Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1134 (H.B. 1386), Sec. 6, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Occ Code § 502.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 502 - Marriage and Family Therapists|Subchapter B. Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists|Section 502.051. Board; Membership

Sec. 502.051.  BOARD;  MEMBERSHIP.  (a)  The Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists consists of nine members appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate as follows:(1)  five marriage and family therapist members;  and(2)  four members who represent the public.(b)  Appointments to the board shall be made without regard to the race, color, disability, sex, religion, age, or national origin of the appointee.(c)  In making appointments under Subsection (a)(1), the governor shall consider recommendations made by recognized professional associations of marriage and family therapists in this state.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 502.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 502 - Marriage and Family Therapists|Subchapter B. Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists|Section 502.052. Membership; Restrictions

Sec. 502.052.  MEMBERSHIP;  RESTRICTIONS.  (a)  A board member appointed under Section 502.051(a)(1) must:(1)  be eligible for a license under this chapter;  and(2)  have been engaged in the practice or education of marriage and family therapy for at least five years or have 5,000 hours of clinical experience in the practice of marriage and family therapy.(b)  One member appointed under Section 502.051(a)(1) must be a professional educator in marriage and family therapy.(c)  A person is not eligible for appointment as a public member of the board under Section 502.051(a)(2) if:(1)  the person  is registered, certified, or licensed by an occupational regulatory agency in the field of health care;(2)  the person's spouse is registered, certified, or licensed by an occupational regulatory agency in the field of mental health; or(3)  the person or the person's spouse:(A)  is employed by or participates in the management of a business entity or other organization regulated by the board or receiving funds from the board;(B)  owns or controls, directly or indirectly, more than a 10 percent interest in a business entity or other organization regulated by or receiving funds from the board; or(C)  uses or receives a substantial amount of tangible goods, services, or funds from the board, other than compensation or reimbursement authorized by law for board membership, attendance, or expenses.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1061 (H.B. 1413), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Occ Code § 502.053 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 502 - Marriage and Family Therapists|Subchapter B. Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists|Section 502.053. Membership Restrictions

Sec. 502.053.  MEMBERSHIP RESTRICTIONS.  (a)  In this section, "Texas trade association" means a cooperative and voluntarily joined statewide association of business or professional competitors in this state designed to assist its members and its industry or profession in dealing with mutual business or professional problems and in promoting their common interest.(b)  A person may not be a member of the board if:(1)  the person is an officer, employee, or paid consultant of a Texas trade association in the field of health services; or(2)  the person's spouse is an officer, manager, or paid consultant of a Texas trade association in the field of mental health.(c)  A person may not be a member of the board if the person is required to register as a lobbyist under Chapter 305, Government Code, because of the person's activities for compensation on behalf of a profession related to the operation of the board.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1061 (H.B. 1413), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2005.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 2.030, eff. September 1, 2019.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 2.031, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 502.054 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 502 - Marriage and Family Therapists|Subchapter B. Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists|Section 502.054. Terms; Vacancy

Sec. 502.054.  TERMS;  VACANCY.  (a)  Members of the board serve staggered six-year terms.  The terms of three members expire on February 1 of each odd-numbered year.(b)  If a vacancy occurs during a member's term, the governor shall appoint a replacement to fill the unexpired term.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 502.055 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 502 - Marriage and Family Therapists|Subchapter B. Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists|Section 502.055. Officers

Sec. 502.055.  OFFICERS.  (a)  The governor shall designate a board member as the presiding officer.  The presiding officer serves in that capacity at the will of the governor.(b)  At the meeting of the board held closest to August 31 of each year, the board shall elect one of its members as the assistant presiding officer.  The assistant presiding officer serves as provided by board rule.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 502.056 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 502 - Marriage and Family Therapists|Subchapter B. Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists|Section 502.056. Grounds for Removal

Sec. 502.056.  GROUNDS FOR REMOVAL.  (a)  It is a ground for removal from the board that a member:(1)  does not have at the time of taking office the qualifications required by Section 502.052;(2)  does not maintain during service on the board the qualifications required by Section 502.052;(3)  is ineligible for membership under Section 502.052(c) or 502.053;(4)  cannot, because of illness or disability, discharge the member's duties for a substantial part of the member's term;(5)  is absent from more than half of the regularly scheduled board meetings that the member is eligible to attend during a calendar year without an excuse approved by a majority vote of the board; or(6)  violates a prohibition established by Section 502.159.(b)  The validity of an action of the board is not affected by the fact that it is taken when a ground for removal of a board member exists.(c)  If the executive director of the executive council has knowledge that a potential ground for removal exists, the executive director shall notify the presiding officer of the board of the potential ground.  The presiding officer shall then notify the governor and the attorney general that a potential ground for removal exists. If the potential ground for removal involves the presiding officer, the executive director shall notify the next highest ranking officer of the board, who shall then notify the governor and attorney general that a potential ground for removal exists.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1061 (H.B. 1413), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2005.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 2.032, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 502.057 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 502 - Marriage and Family Therapists|Subchapter B. Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists|Section 502.057. Compensation; Reimbursement

Sec. 502.057.  COMPENSATION;  REIMBURSEMENT.  (a)  A board member may not receive compensation for service on the board.(b)  A board member is entitled to  reimbursement for expenses as provided by the General Appropriations Act.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1061 (H.B. 1413), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Occ Code § 502.058 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 502 - Marriage and Family Therapists|Subchapter B. Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists|Section 502.058. Meetings

Sec. 502.058.  MEETINGS.  (a)  The board shall meet at least twice during each year.(b)  The board may meet at other times at the call of the presiding officer or as provided by board rule.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 502.059 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 502 - Marriage and Family Therapists|Subchapter B. Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists|Section 502.059. Training Requirements

Sec. 502.059.  TRAINING REQUIREMENTS.  (a)  A person who is appointed to and qualifies for office as a member of the board may not vote, deliberate, or be counted as a member in attendance at a meeting of the board until the person completes a training program that complies with this section.(b)  The training program must provide the person with information regarding:(1)  the law governing board operations;(2)  the programs, functions, rules, and budget of the board;(3)  the scope of and limitations on the rulemaking authority of the board;(4)  the types of board rules, interpretations, and enforcement actions that may implicate federal antitrust law by limiting competition or impacting prices charged by persons engaged in a profession or business the board regulates, including any rule, interpretation, or enforcement action that:(A)  regulates the scope of practice of persons in a profession or business the board regulates;(B)  restricts advertising by persons in a profession or business the board regulates;(C)  affects the price of goods or services provided by persons in a profession or business the board regulates; or(D)  restricts participation in a profession or business the board regulates;(5)  the results of the most recent formal audit of the board;(6)  the requirements of:(A)  laws relating to open meetings, public information, administrative procedure, and disclosure of conflicts of interest; and(B)  other laws applicable to members of the board in performing their duties; and(7)  any applicable ethics policies adopted by the board or the Texas Ethics Commission.(c)  A person appointed to the board is entitled to reimbursement, as provided by the General Appropriations Act, for the travel expenses incurred in attending the training program regardless of whether the attendance at the program occurs before or after the person qualifies for office.(d)  The executive director of the executive council shall create a training manual that includes the information required by Subsection (b).  The executive director shall distribute a copy of the training manual annually to each board member.  Each member of the board shall sign and submit to the executive director a statement acknowledging that the member received and has reviewed the training manual.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1061 (H.B. 1413), Sec. 8, eff. September 1, 2005.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 2.033, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 502.151 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 502 - Marriage and Family Therapists|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 502.151. General Powers and Duties of Executive Council

Sec. 502.151.  GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES OF EXECUTIVE COUNCIL.  The executive council shall:(1)  determine the qualifications and fitness of a license applicant under this chapter; and(2)  adopt a code of professional ethics for license holders.|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. 2.035, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 502.1515 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 502 - Marriage and Family Therapists|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 502.1515. Board Duties

Sec. 502.1515.  BOARD DUTIES.  The board shall propose to the executive council:(1)  rules regarding:(A)  the qualifications necessary to obtain a license, including rules limiting an applicant's eligibility for a license based on the applicant's criminal history;(B)  the scope of practice of and standards of care and ethical practice for marriage and family therapy; and(C)  continuing education requirements for license holders; and(2)  a schedule of sanctions for violations of this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 2.036, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 502.155 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 502 - Marriage and Family Therapists|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 502.155. Powers and Duties Regarding Examination

Sec. 502.155.  POWERS AND DUTIES REGARDING EXAMINATION.  The executive council shall:(1)  determine the times and places for licensing examinations;(2)  offer examinations at least semiannually; and(3)  give reasonable public notice of the examinations in the manner provided by executive council rules.|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. 2.037, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 502.159 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 502 - Marriage and Family Therapists|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 502.159. Ex Parte Communication Prohibited

Sec. 502.159.  EX PARTE COMMUNICATION PROHIBITED.  A member of the executive council or board or an employee of the executive council who is assigned to make a decision, a finding of fact, or a conclusion of law in a proceeding pending before the executive council may not directly or indirectly communicate with a party to the proceeding or the party's representative unless notice and an opportunity to participate are given to each party to the proceeding.|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. 2.038, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 502.251 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 502 - Marriage and Family Therapists|Subchapter F. License Requirements and Exemptions|Section 502.251. License Required

Sec. 502.251.  LICENSE REQUIRED.  (a)  A person may not practice as a marriage and family therapist unless the person holds a license under this chapter or is exempt under Section 502.004.(b)  A person may not use the title "licensed marriage and family therapist" or "licensed marriage and family therapist associate," as appropriate, unless the person is licensed under this chapter.(c)  A person may not use a title that implies that the person is licensed or certified in marriage and family therapy unless the person is:(1)  licensed under this chapter;  or(2)  authorized to perform marriage and family therapy in the course and scope of another license issued under a law of this state.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 14.254(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|