Texas Psychologist Jurisprudence
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1. Psychology practice in Texas is governed primarily by which statute?
A. Texas Occupations Code Chapter 503
B. Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 611
C. Texas Occupations Code Chapter 501 (Psychologists' Licensing Act)
D. Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Chapter 74
Correct Answer: C
2. Which agency holds rulemaking authority over the standards of
psychology practice in Texas?
A. The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council exclusively
B. The Texas Department of State Health Services
C. The Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists (TSBEP)
D. The Texas Medical Board
Correct Answer: C
3. The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC) primarily
provides which function for TSBEP?
A. Sole authority to set psychology practice rules
B. Direct clinical supervision of all psychologists
C. Approval of every psychological test used in Texas
D. Centralized administrative support such as licensing, complaint intake,
and enforcement
Correct Answer: D
4. How many members sit on the Texas State Board of Examiners of
Psychologists?
A. Seven
B. Nine
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C. Five
D. Twelve
Correct Answer: B
5. Of the board's members, how many must be public members rather
than licensed psychologists?
A. None
B. Three
C. Five
D. One
Correct Answer: B
6. Who appoints members of the Texas State Board of Examiners of
Psychologists?
A. The Chief Justice of the Texas Supreme Court
B. The Texas Psychological Association
C. The Governor, with Senate confirmation
D. The Commissioner of the Department of State Health Services
Correct Answer: C
7. What is the standard length of a board member's term on TSBEP?
A. Two years, renewable indefinitely
B. Six years, staggered
C. Four years, concurrent
D. Lifetime appointment
Correct Answer: B
8. Where are the administrative rules implementing the Psychologists'
Licensing Act found?
A. Title 1 of the Texas Administrative Code, Part 1
B. The Texas Register only, with no codified rules
C. Title 25 of the Texas Administrative Code
D. Title 22 of the Texas Administrative Code, Part 21
Correct Answer: D
9. Which of the following is NOT a power granted to TSBEP under the
Occupations Code?
A. Issuing, denying, or revoking licenses
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B. Investigating complaints against licensees
C. Setting criminal sentencing guidelines for unlicensed practice
D. Adopting rules necessary to administer the licensing act
Correct Answer: C
10. Practicing psychology in Texas without a license is best described
as:
A. A purely civil matter with no criminal exposure
B. Permissible for up to one year while applying for licensure
C. A violation of the Occupations Code that may carry criminal penalties
D. Permissible if the person has an out-of-state license
Correct Answer: C
11. Which title is legally protected and may not be used without
appropriate licensure in Texas?
A. "Life coach"
B. "Psychologist"
C. "Wellness consultant"
D. "Peer support specialist"
Correct Answer: B
12. A person who provides psychological services while impersonating
a licensed psychologist is subject to:
A. Both administrative discipline and potential criminal prosecution
B. No consequence unless a client is physically injured
C. Civil liability only if a lawsuit is filed within 30 days
D. Only a formal letter of reprimand
Correct Answer: A
13. TSBEP rules are subject to periodic review and amendment through
which general process?
A. Direct legislative amendment only, bypassing the board
B. The Texas Administrative Procedure Act rulemaking process, including
public comment
C. A closed-door vote requiring no public notice
D. Federal Register publication
Correct Answer: B
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14. Which entity would a member of the public contact to file a
complaint against a Texas-licensed psychologist?
A. The local district attorney's office only
B. The State Bar of Texas
C. The Texas Medical Board
D. The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council
Correct Answer: D
15. TSBEP's authority extends to which of the following license types?
A. Licensed Psychologists, LSSPs, LPAs, and provisional licensees
B. Only school psychologists employed by public schools
C. Only psychologists who provide forensic services
D. Only doctoral-level psychologists
Correct Answer: A
16. A rule adopted by TSBEP that conflicts with the Occupations Code is
generally:
A. Valid until a court specifically strikes it down for any reason
B. Invalid, because agency rules cannot exceed statutory authority
C. Enforceable only against new licensees
D. Automatically controlling over the statute
Correct Answer: B
17. Which of the following best describes the relationship between
TSBEP rules and the ethics codes of national organizations such as the
APA?
A. National association membership is required to be licensed in Texas
B. APA ethics code provisions automatically override TSBEP rules
C. TSBEP rules are independently binding in Texas regardless of whether
they mirror APA ethics standards
D. TSBEP has no ethical standards of its own
Correct Answer: C
18. Sunset review is a process in which:
A. Psychologists must retake the EPPP every decade
B. The Texas Legislature periodically evaluates whether an agency like
TSBEP should continue to exist in its current form
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TEXAS PSYCHOLOGIST JURISPRUDENCE | COMPLETE EXAM
2026/2027 | QUESTIONS AND 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS |
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1. Psychology practice in Texas is governed primarily by which statute?
A. Texas Occupations Code Chapter 503
B. Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 611
C. Texas Occupations Code Chapter 501 (Psychologists' Licensing Act)
D. Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Chapter 74
Correct Answer: C
2. Which agency holds rulemaking authority over the standards of
psychology practice in Texas?
A. The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council exclusively
B. The Texas Department of State Health Services
C. The Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists (TSBEP)
D. The Texas Medical Board
Correct Answer: C
3. The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC) primarily
provides which function for TSBEP?
A. Sole authority to set psychology practice rules
B. Direct clinical supervision of all psychologists
C. Approval of every psychological test used in Texas
D. Centralized administrative support such as licensing, complaint intake,
and enforcement
Correct Answer: D
4. How many members sit on the Texas State Board of Examiners of
Psychologists?
A. Seven
B. Nine
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C. Five
D. Twelve
Correct Answer: B
5. Of the board's members, how many must be public members rather
than licensed psychologists?
A. None
B. Three
C. Five
D. One
Correct Answer: B
6. Who appoints members of the Texas State Board of Examiners of
Psychologists?
A. The Chief Justice of the Texas Supreme Court
B. The Texas Psychological Association
C. The Governor, with Senate confirmation
D. The Commissioner of the Department of State Health Services
Correct Answer: C
7. What is the standard length of a board member's term on TSBEP?
A. Two years, renewable indefinitely
B. Six years, staggered
C. Four years, concurrent
D. Lifetime appointment
Correct Answer: B
8. Where are the administrative rules implementing the Psychologists'
Licensing Act found?
A. Title 1 of the Texas Administrative Code, Part 1
B. The Texas Register only, with no codified rules
C. Title 25 of the Texas Administrative Code
D. Title 22 of the Texas Administrative Code, Part 21
Correct Answer: D
9. Which of the following is NOT a power granted to TSBEP under the
Occupations Code?
A. Issuing, denying, or revoking licenses
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B. Investigating complaints against licensees
C. Setting criminal sentencing guidelines for unlicensed practice
D. Adopting rules necessary to administer the licensing act
Correct Answer: C
10. Practicing psychology in Texas without a license is best described
as:
A. A purely civil matter with no criminal exposure
B. Permissible for up to one year while applying for licensure
C. A violation of the Occupations Code that may carry criminal penalties
D. Permissible if the person has an out-of-state license
Correct Answer: C
11. Which title is legally protected and may not be used without
appropriate licensure in Texas?
A. "Life coach"
B. "Psychologist"
C. "Wellness consultant"
D. "Peer support specialist"
Correct Answer: B
12. A person who provides psychological services while impersonating
a licensed psychologist is subject to:
A. Both administrative discipline and potential criminal prosecution
B. No consequence unless a client is physically injured
C. Civil liability only if a lawsuit is filed within 30 days
D. Only a formal letter of reprimand
Correct Answer: A
13. TSBEP rules are subject to periodic review and amendment through
which general process?
A. Direct legislative amendment only, bypassing the board
B. The Texas Administrative Procedure Act rulemaking process, including
public comment
C. A closed-door vote requiring no public notice
D. Federal Register publication
Correct Answer: B
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14. Which entity would a member of the public contact to file a
complaint against a Texas-licensed psychologist?
A. The local district attorney's office only
B. The State Bar of Texas
C. The Texas Medical Board
D. The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council
Correct Answer: D
15. TSBEP's authority extends to which of the following license types?
A. Licensed Psychologists, LSSPs, LPAs, and provisional licensees
B. Only school psychologists employed by public schools
C. Only psychologists who provide forensic services
D. Only doctoral-level psychologists
Correct Answer: A
16. A rule adopted by TSBEP that conflicts with the Occupations Code is
generally:
A. Valid until a court specifically strikes it down for any reason
B. Invalid, because agency rules cannot exceed statutory authority
C. Enforceable only against new licensees
D. Automatically controlling over the statute
Correct Answer: B
17. Which of the following best describes the relationship between
TSBEP rules and the ethics codes of national organizations such as the
APA?
A. National association membership is required to be licensed in Texas
B. APA ethics code provisions automatically override TSBEP rules
C. TSBEP rules are independently binding in Texas regardless of whether
they mirror APA ethics standards
D. TSBEP has no ethical standards of its own
Correct Answer: C
18. Sunset review is a process in which:
A. Psychologists must retake the EPPP every decade
B. The Texas Legislature periodically evaluates whether an agency like
TSBEP should continue to exist in its current form
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