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TX Occ Code § 455.352 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle H - Professions Related to Certain Types of Therapy|Chapter 455 - Massage Therapy|Subchapter H. Other Penalties and Enforcement Provisions|Section 455.352. Criminal Penalty

Sec. 455.352.  CRIMINAL PENALTY.  (a)  A person commits an offense if the person is required to be licensed under this chapter and the person:(1)  knowingly violates Section 455.151, 455.159, 455.202(b), 455.203(a) or (c), 455.204(b) or (c), or 455.205(b), (c), or (d); or(2)  collects a fee or any other form of compensation for massage therapy without being licensed under this chapter.(a-1)  A person commits an offense if the person is required to be licensed under this chapter and the person  knowingly violates Section 455.205(a). An offense under this subsection is a Class B misdemeanor, unless the actor has previously been convicted one or two times of an offense under this subsection, in which event it is a Class A misdemeanor.  If the actor has previously been convicted three or more times of an offense under this subsection, the offense is a state jail felony.(b)  An owner or operator of a massage establishment commits an offense if the person knowingly violates Section 455.151(a), 455.155(d), 455.202(a), 455.204(b) or (c), or 455.205(d).  An offense under this subsection is a Class B misdemeanor, unless the actor has previously been convicted one or two times of an offense under this subsection, in which event it is a Class A misdemeanor.  If the actor has previously been convicted three or more times of an offense under this subsection, the offense is a state jail felony.(c)  An owner or operator of a massage school commits an offense if the person knowingly violates Section 455.151(a), 455.159, 455.203(a) or (c), 455.204(b) or (c), or 455.205(b), (c), or (d).(d)  Except as provided by Subsections (a-1), (b), and (e), an offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor.(e)  If it is shown at the trial of an offense under this section that the defendant has been previously convicted of an offense under this section, the offense is a Class A misdemeanor.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1300 (H.B. 2696), Sec. 32, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Occ Code § 455.353 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle H - Professions Related to Certain Types of Therapy|Chapter 455 - Massage Therapy|Subchapter H. Other Penalties and Enforcement Provisions|Section 455.353. Enforcement by Peace Officers

Sec. 455.353.  ENFORCEMENT BY PEACE OFFICERS.  A peace officer of this state, including a peace officer employed by a political subdivision of the state, may enforce this chapter.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 501.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 501 - Psychologists|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 501.001. Short Title

Sec. 501.001.  SHORT TITLE.  This chapter may be cited as the Psychologists' Licensing Act.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 501.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 501 - Psychologists|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 501.002. Definitions

Sec. 501.002.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Board" means the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.(1-a) "Executive council" means the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council.(2)  "Licensed specialist in school psychology" means a person who holds a license to engage in the practice of psychology under Section 501.260.(3)  Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 2.113(1), eff. September 1, 2019.(4)  "Psychological associate" means a person who holds a license to engage in the practice of psychology issued under Section 501.259.(5)  "Psychologist" means a person who holds a license to engage in the practice of psychology issued under Section 501.252.|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. 2.001, eff. September 1, 2019.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 2.113(1), eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 501.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 501 - Psychologists|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 501.004. Applicability

Sec. 501.004.  APPLICABILITY.  (a)  This chapter does not apply to:(1)  the activity or service of a person, or the use of an official title by the person, who is employed as a psychologist or psychological associate by a regionally accredited institution of higher education if the person performs duties the person is employed by the institution to perform within the confines of the institution;(2)  the activity or service of a student, intern, or resident in psychology if:(A)  the person is pursuing a course of study to prepare for the profession of psychology under qualified supervision in a recognized training institution or facility;(B)  the activity or service is part of the person's supervised course of study; and(C)  the person is designated as a "psychological intern," as a "psychological trainee," or by another title that clearly indicates the person's training status;(3)  the activity or service of a licensed professional, other than a person licensed under this chapter, if:(A)  the activity or service is permitted under the person's license; and(B)  the person does not represent that the person is a psychologist or describe the service provided by using the term "psychological";(4)  the activity or service of a recognized member of the clergy who is acting within the person's ministerial capabilities if the person does not:(A)  represent that the person is a psychologist; or(B)  describe the service provided by using the term "psychological";(5)  the voluntary activity or service of a person employed by or working on behalf of a charitable nonprofit organization if the person does not:(A)  represent that the person is a psychologist; or(B)  describe the service provided by using the term "psychological"; or(6)  the activity or service of a person who is employed by a governmental agency if the person:(A)  performs duties the person is employed by the agency to perform within the confines of the agency; and(B)  does not represent that the person is a psychologist.(b)  For purposes of Subsection (a)(3), a licensed professional includes:(1)  a physician;(2)  an attorney;(3)  a registered nurse;(4)  a licensed vocational nurse;(5)  an occupational therapist;(6)  a licensed social worker;(7)  a licensed professional counselor;(8)  a career counselor;(9)  a licensed marriage and family therapist;  and(10)  a licensed chemical dependency counselor.(c)  This chapter does not authorize the practice of medicine as defined by the laws of this state.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 883 (H.B. 807), Sec. 2, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Occ Code § 501.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 501 - Psychologists|Subchapter B. Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists|Section 501.051. Board Membership

Sec. 501.051.  BOARD MEMBERSHIP.  (a)  The Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists consists of nine members appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate as follows:(1)  four psychologist members who have engaged in independent practice, teaching, or research in psychology for at least five years;(2)  two psychological associate members who have been licensed as psychological associates under this chapter for at least five years;  and(3)  three members who represent the public.(a-1)  One of the members appointed under Subsection (a)(1) or (a)(2) must practice as a licensed specialist in school psychology under Section 501.260.(b)  To ensure adequate representation on the board of the diverse fields of psychology, the governor in making appointments under Subsection (a)(1) shall appoint:(1)  at least two members who provide psychological services;(2)  at least one member who conducts research in the field of psychology;  and(3)  at least one member who teaches as a member of the faculty of a psychological training institution.(c)  Each member of the board must be a citizen of the United States.(d)  Appointments to the board shall be made without regard to the race, color, disability, sex, religion, age, or national origin of the appointee.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 646), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Occ Code § 501.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 501 - Psychologists|Subchapter B. Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists|Section 501.052. Eligibility of Public Members

Sec. 501.052.  ELIGIBILITY OF PUBLIC MEMBERS.  A person is not eligible for appointment as a public member of the board if:(1)  the person  is registered, certified, or licensed by an occupational regulatory agency in the field of health services;(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 the board 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. 143 (H.B. 1015), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Occ Code § 501.053 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 501 - Psychologists|Subchapter B. Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists|Section 501.053. Membership Restrictions

Sec. 501.053.  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. 143 (H.B. 1015), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2005.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 2.002, eff. September 1, 2019.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 2.003, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 501.054 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 501 - Psychologists|Subchapter B. Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists|Section 501.054. Terms; Vacancy

Sec. 501.054.  TERMS;  VACANCY.  (a)  Members of the board serve staggered six-year terms, with the terms of three members expiring October 31 of each odd-numbered year.(b)  A member who is appointed for a term of less than six years may be reappointed to one successive full six-year term.  A member who is appointed for a full six-year term may not be reappointed for the six years following the expiration of the member's term.(c)  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 § 501.055 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 501 - Psychologists|Subchapter B. Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists|Section 501.055. Grounds for Removal

Sec. 501.055.  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 Sections 501.051 and 501.052;(2)  does not maintain during service on the board the qualifications required by Sections 501.051 and 501.052;(3)  is ineligible for membership under Section 501.053;(4)  cannot, because of illness or disability, discharge the member's duties for a substantial part of the member's term; or(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.(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 the 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. 143 (H.B. 1015), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2005.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 2.004, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 501.056 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 501 - Psychologists|Subchapter B. Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists|Section 501.056. Per Diem; Reimbursement

Sec. 501.056.  PER DIEM;  REIMBURSEMENT.  (a)  Each board member is entitled to a per diem set by legislative appropriation for each day the member engages in board business.(b)  A member may not receive reimbursement for travel expenses, including expenses for meals and lodging.  A member is entitled to reimbursement for transportation expenses as provided by the General Appropriations Act.(c)  All per diem and reimbursement for expenses authorized by this section shall be paid only from fees collected under this chapter.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 501.057 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 501 - Psychologists|Subchapter B. Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists|Section 501.057. Officers; Meetings

Sec. 501.057.  OFFICERS;  MEETINGS.  (a)  The governor shall designate a member of the board as the presiding officer of the board to serve in that capacity at the pleasure of the governor. The board shall hold an annual meeting during which the board shall select from its members an assistant presiding officer.(b)  The board may hold other regular meetings as provided by board rule.  The board shall hold meetings at least twice each year.  Special meetings may be called as necessary or by a majority of the board members.(c)  The board shall give reasonable notice of all meetings in the manner provided by board rule.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 143 (H.B. 1015), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Occ Code § 501.058 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 501 - Psychologists|Subchapter B. Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists|Section 501.058. Oath of Office

Sec. 501.058.  OATH OF OFFICE.  Before entering office, a board member must file with the secretary of state the constitutional oath taken by the person.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 501.059 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 501 - Psychologists|Subchapter B. Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists|Section 501.059. Training Program for Members

Sec. 501.059.  TRAINING PROGRAM FOR MEMBERS.  (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. 143 (H.B. 1015), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2005.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 2.005, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 501.151 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 501 - Psychologists|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 501.151. General Powers and Duties of Executive Council

Sec. 501.151.  GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES OF EXECUTIVE COUNCIL.  (a)  Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 2.113(4), eff. September 1, 2019.(b)  Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 2.113(4), eff. September 1, 2019.(c)  The executive council shall adopt and publish a code of ethics under this chapter.(d)  The executive council may certify the specialty of health service providers 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. 2.007, eff. September 1, 2019.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 2.008, eff. September 1, 2019.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 2.113(4), eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 501.1515 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 501 - Psychologists|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 501.1515. Board Duties

Sec. 501.1515.  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 psychology; 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. 2.009, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 501.155 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 501 - Psychologists|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 501.155. Voluntary Guidelines

Sec. 501.155.  VOLUNTARY GUIDELINES.  (a) The executive council may cooperate with an agency that is not subject to this chapter to formulate voluntary guidelines to be observed in the training, activities, and supervision of persons who perform psychological services.(b)  Except as provided by Subsection (a), the executive council may not adopt a rule that relates to the administration of an agency that is not subject to 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. 2.010, eff. September 1, 2019.|