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TX Occ Code § 507.252 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 507 - Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council|Subchapter F. General Licensing Provisions|Section 507.252. Examination Results

Sec. 507.252.  EXAMINATION RESULTS.  (a)  The executive council shall notify each examinee of the results of an examination not later than the 30th day after the date the examination is administered.  If an examination is graded or reviewed by a national testing service, the executive council shall notify each examinee of the results of the examination not later than the 14th day after the date the executive council receives the results from the testing service.(b)  If the notice of examination results graded or reviewed by a national testing service will be delayed for longer than 90 days after the examination date, the executive council shall notify each examinee of the reason for the delay before the 90th day.(c)  If requested in writing by a person who fails an examination, the executive council shall provide to the person an analysis of the person's performance on the examination.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 1.001, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 507.253 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 507 - Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council|Subchapter F. General Licensing Provisions|Section 507.253. Reexamination

Sec. 507.253.  REEXAMINATION.  The executive council by rule shall establish:(1)  a limit on the number of times an applicant for a license who fails an examination may retake the examination; and(2)  the requirements for retaking an examination.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 1.001, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 507.254 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 507 - Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council|Subchapter F. General Licensing Provisions|Section 507.254. Form of License

Sec. 507.254.  FORM OF LICENSE.  A license issued by the executive council must include the name of the board applicable to the license holder.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 1.001, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 507.255 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 507 - Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council|Subchapter F. General Licensing Provisions|Section 507.255. License Renewal

Sec. 507.255.  LICENSE RENEWAL.  (a)  A person who is otherwise eligible to renew a license may renew an unexpired license by paying the required renewal fee to the executive council before the expiration date of the license.(b)  If the person's license has been expired for 90 days or less, the person may renew the license by paying to the executive council a fee in an amount equal to one and one-half times the required renewal fee.(c)  If the person's license has been expired for more than 90 days but less than one year, the person may renew the license by paying to the executive council a fee in an amount equal to two times the required renewal fee.(d)  If the person's license has been expired for one year or more, the person may not renew the license.  The person may obtain a new license by submitting to reexamination and complying with the requirements and procedures for obtaining an original license.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 1.001, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 507.256 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 507 - Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council|Subchapter F. General Licensing Provisions|Section 507.256. Renewal of Expired License of Out-of-State Practitioner

Sec. 507.256.  RENEWAL OF EXPIRED LICENSE OF OUT-OF-STATE PRACTITIONER.  (a)  The executive council may renew without reexamination an expired license of a person who was licensed in this state, moved to another state, and is currently licensed and has been in practice in the other state for the two years preceding the date the person applies for renewal.(b)  The person must pay to the executive council a fee in an amount equal to two times the required renewal fee for the license.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 1.001, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 507.257 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 507 - Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council|Subchapter F. General Licensing Provisions|Section 507.257. Criminal History Record Information Requirement for License Renewal

Sec. 507.257.  CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD INFORMATION REQUIREMENT FOR LICENSE RENEWAL.  (a)  An applicant renewing a license issued under this chapter shall submit a complete and legible set of fingerprints for purposes of performing a criminal history record information check of the applicant as provided by Section 507.251.(b)  The executive council may administratively suspend or refuse to renew the license of a person who does not comply with the requirement of Subsection (a).(c)  A license holder is not required to submit fingerprints under this section for the renewal of a license if the license holder has previously submitted fingerprints under:(1)  Section 507.251 for the initial issuance of the license; or(2)  this section as part of a prior license renewal.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 1.001, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 507.258 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 507 - Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council|Subchapter F. General Licensing Provisions|Section 507.258. Search of National Practitioner Database

Sec. 507.258.  SEARCH OF NATIONAL PRACTITIONER DATABASE.  The executive council shall establish a process to search at least one national practitioner database to determine whether another state has taken any disciplinary or other legal action against an applicant or license holder before issuing an initial or renewal license.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 1.001, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 507.259 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 507 - Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council|Subchapter F. General Licensing Provisions|Section 507.259. Assistance in Licensing Determinations

Sec. 507.259.  ASSISTANCE IN LICENSING DETERMINATIONS.  The executive council shall adopt rules establishing the manner in which the executive council will solicit input from and request the assistance of the applicable board for a profession regulated by the executive council when the executive council is considering an application for the issuance or renewal of a license that involves an issue related to standards of care or an applicant's professional qualifications.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 1.001, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 507.301 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 507 - Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council|Subchapter G. Disciplinary Actions and Procedures|Section 507.301. Disciplinary Actions

Sec. 507.301.  DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS.  (a)  The executive council may deny, revoke, suspend, or refuse to renew a license or may reprimand a license holder if the applicant or license holder violates:(1)  this chapter;(2)  a law of this state regulating the license holder's profession;(3)  an executive council rule; or(4)  a statute or rule of another state as determined through a search conducted as provided by Section 507.258 if the violation would constitute a violation described by Subdivision (1), (2), or (3) had it occurred in this state.(b)  The executive council may place on probation a person whose license is suspended.  If a license suspension is probated, the executive council may require the person to:(1)  report regularly to the executive council on matters that are the basis of the probation;(2)  limit the person's practice to the areas prescribed by the executive council; or(3)  continue or review continuing professional education until the person attains a degree of skill satisfactory to the executive council in those areas that are the basis for the probation.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 1.001, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 507.302 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 507 - Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council|Subchapter G. Disciplinary Actions and Procedures|Section 507.302. Temporary Suspension

Sec. 507.302.  TEMPORARY SUSPENSION.  (a)  The executive council or a three-member committee of executive council members designated by the executive council shall temporarily suspend the license of a license holder if the executive council or committee determines from the evidence or information presented to it that continued practice by the license holder would constitute a continuing and imminent threat to the public welfare.(b)  A license may be suspended under this section without notice or hearing on the complaint if:(1)  action is taken to initiate proceedings for a hearing before the State Office of Administrative Hearings simultaneously with the temporary suspension; and(2)  a hearing is held as soon as practicable under this chapter and Chapter 2001, Government Code.(c)  The State Office of Administrative Hearings shall hold a preliminary hearing not later than the 14th day after the date of the temporary suspension to determine if there is probable cause to believe that a continuing and imminent threat to the public welfare still exists.  A final hearing on the matter shall be held not later than the 61st day after the date of the temporary suspension.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 1.001, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 507.303 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 507 - Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council|Subchapter G. Disciplinary Actions and Procedures|Section 507.303. Hearing; Administrative Procedure

Sec. 507.303.  HEARING; ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE.  (a)  A license holder is entitled to a hearing before the State Office of Administrative Hearings before a sanction is imposed under this subchapter.(b)  A proceeding under this subchapter is governed by Chapter 2001, Government Code.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 1.001, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 507.304 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 507 - Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council|Subchapter G. Disciplinary Actions and Procedures|Section 507.304. Schedule of Sanctions

Sec. 507.304.  SCHEDULE OF SANCTIONS.  (a)  The executive council by rule shall adopt a broad schedule of sanctions.(b)  The State Office of Administrative Hearings shall use the schedule for any sanction imposed under this subchapter as the result of a hearing conducted by that office.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 1.001, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 507.305 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 507 - Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council|Subchapter G. Disciplinary Actions and Procedures|Section 507.305. Informal Proceedings

Sec. 507.305.  INFORMAL PROCEEDINGS.  (a)  The executive council by rule shall adopt procedures governing:(1)  informal disposition of a contested case under Section 2001.056, Government Code; and(2)  an informal proceeding held in compliance with Section 2001.054, Government Code.(b)  Rules adopted under this section must:(1)  provide the complainant and the license holder with an opportunity to be heard; and(2)  require the presence of a member of the executive council's legal staff or an attorney employed by the attorney general to advise the executive council or the executive council's employees.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 1.001, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 507.306 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 507 - Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council|Subchapter G. Disciplinary Actions and Procedures|Section 507.306. Assistance in Disciplinary Proceedings

Sec. 507.306.  ASSISTANCE IN DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS.  (a)  The executive council shall adopt rules establishing the manner in which the executive council will solicit input from and request the assistance of the applicable board for a profession regulated by the executive council, regarding a disciplinary proceeding before the executive council involving an issue or complaint related to standards of care or ethical practice.(b)  Rules adopted under this section must include a process for referring a complaint to the applicable board if the complaint alleges:(1)  a substantive violation of a standard of care or ethical guideline for the profession; or(2)  an act of a license holder that violates the profession's scope of practice.(c)  On receiving a recommended disposition of a complaint from the applicable board, the executive council shall adopt the recommended disposition unless the executive council determines that:(1)  the recommended disposition would:(A)  have an anti-competitive effect;(B)  result in an administrative inconsistency; or(C)  raise concerns relating to good governance practices; or(2)  any recommended disciplinary penalty would deviate substantially from the schedule of sanctions for the applicable profession.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 1.001, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 507.351 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 507 - Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council|Subchapter H. Administrative Penalty|Section 507.351. Imposition of Administrative Penalty

Sec. 507.351.  IMPOSITION OF ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY.  The executive council may impose an administrative penalty on a person licensed or regulated by the executive council if the person violates this chapter, a law regulating the applicable profession, or an executive council rule.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 1.001, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 507.352 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 507 - Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council|Subchapter H. Administrative Penalty|Section 507.352. Amount of Penalty

Sec. 507.352.  AMOUNT OF PENALTY.  (a)  The amount of an administrative penalty may not exceed $5,000 for each violation. Each day a violation continues or occurs is a separate violation for purposes of imposing a penalty.(b)  The amount of the penalty must be based on:(1)  the seriousness of the violation, including:(A)  the nature, circumstances, extent, and gravity of any prohibited act; and(B)  the hazard or potential hazard created to the health, safety, or economic welfare of the public;(2)  the economic harm to property or the environment caused by the violation;(3)  the history of previous violations;(4)  the amount necessary to deter a future violation;(5)  efforts made to correct the violation; and(6)  any other matter that justice may require.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 1.001, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 507.353 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 507 - Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council|Subchapter H. Administrative Penalty|Section 507.353. Notice of Violation and Penalty

Sec. 507.353.  NOTICE OF VIOLATION AND PENALTY.  If the executive council determines that a violation occurred, the executive council shall give written notice of the violation to the person alleged to have committed the violation.  The notice may be given by certified mail.  The notice must:(1)  include a brief summary of the alleged violation;(2)  state the amount of the administrative penalty recommended by the executive council; and(3)  inform the person of the person's right to a hearing on the occurrence of the violation, the amount of the penalty, or both.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 1.001, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 507.354 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 507 - Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council|Subchapter H. Administrative Penalty|Section 507.354. Penalty to Be Paid or Hearing Requested

Sec. 507.354.  PENALTY TO BE PAID OR HEARING REQUESTED.  (a)  Not later than the 20th day after the date the person receives the notice under Section 507.353, the person may in writing:(1)  accept the executive council's determination and recommended administrative penalty; or(2)  request a hearing on the occurrence of the violation, the amount of the penalty, or both.(b)  If the person accepts the executive council's determination and recommended penalty, the executive council shall issue an order and impose the recommended penalty.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 1.001, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 507.355 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 507 - Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council|Subchapter H. Administrative Penalty|Section 507.355. Hearing

Sec. 507.355.  HEARING.  (a)  If the person requests a hearing or fails to respond in a timely manner to the notice under Section 507.353, the executive council shall set a hearing and give written notice of the hearing to the person.(b)  An administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings shall hold the hearing.(c)  The administrative law judge shall make findings of fact and conclusions of law and promptly issue to the executive council a proposal for a decision as to the occurrence of the violation and the amount of any proposed administrative penalty.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 1.001, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 507.356 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 507 - Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council|Subchapter H. Administrative Penalty|Section 507.356. Decision by Executive Council

Sec. 507.356.  DECISION BY EXECUTIVE COUNCIL.  (a)  Based on the findings of fact, conclusions of law, and proposal for a decision, the executive council by order may determine that:(1)  a violation occurred and impose an administrative penalty; or(2)  a violation did not occur.(b)  The executive council shall give notice of the order to the person.  The notice must include a statement of the right of the person to judicial review of the order.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 1.001, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 507.357 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 507 - Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council|Subchapter H. Administrative Penalty|Section 507.357. Options Following Decision: Pay or Appeal

Sec. 507.357.  OPTIONS FOLLOWING DECISION: PAY OR APPEAL.  (a)  Not later than the 30th day after the date the executive council's order becomes final, the person shall:(1)  pay the administrative penalty; or(2)  file a petition for judicial review contesting the occurrence of the violation, the amount of the penalty, or both.(b)  Within the 30-day period prescribed by Subsection (a), a person who files a petition for judicial review may:(1)  stay enforcement of the penalty by:(A)  paying the penalty to the court for placement in an escrow account; or(B)  giving to the court a supersedeas bond approved by the court that is:(i)  for the amount of the penalty; and(ii)  effective until judicial review of the executive council's order is final; or(2)  request the court to stay enforcement of the penalty by:(A)  filing with the court a sworn affidavit of the person stating that the person is financially unable to pay the penalty and is financially unable to give the supersedeas bond; and(B)  giving a copy of the affidavit to the executive council by certified mail.(c)  If the executive council receives a copy of an affidavit under Subsection (b)(2), the executive council may file with the court a contest to the affidavit not later than the fifth day after the date the copy is received.(d)  The court shall hold a hearing on the facts alleged in the affidavit as soon as practicable and shall stay the enforcement of the penalty on finding that the alleged facts are true.  The person who files the affidavit has the burden of proving that the person is financially unable to pay the penalty or to give a supersedeas bond.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 1.001, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 507.358 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 507 - Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council|Subchapter H. Administrative Penalty|Section 507.358. Collection of Penalty

Sec. 507.358.  COLLECTION OF PENALTY.  If the person does not pay the administrative penalty and enforcement of the penalty is not stayed, the executive council may refer the matter to the attorney general for collection of the penalty.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 1.001, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 507.359 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 507 - Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council|Subchapter H. Administrative Penalty|Section 507.359. Determination by Court

Sec. 507.359.  DETERMINATION BY COURT.  (a)  If the court sustains the determination that a violation has occurred, the court may uphold or reduce the amount of the administrative penalty and order the person to pay the full or reduced amount of the penalty.(b)  If the court does not sustain the determination that a violation occurred, the court shall order that a penalty is not owed.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 1.001, eff. September 1, 2019.|