TEXAS SLP JURISPRUDENCE EXAM 300 ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH RATIONALE LATEST UPDATE ASSURED PASS

TEXAS SLP JURISPRUDENCE EXAM 300 ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALE LATEST UPDATE ASSURED PASS



300 questions in this comprehensive Texas SLP Jurisprudence Exam bank.
Each question is completely unique, covering the full scope of Texas laws,
rules, and regulations governing speech-language pathology practice as
established by TDLR and the Texas Administrative Code Chapter 111.
Content spans licensure requirements, continuing education, supervision
standards, informed consent, patient confidentiality and HIPAA, mandatory
reporting, ethical boundaries, telehealth, disciplinary procedures,
documentation standards, scope of practice, clinical fellowships, and legal
responsibilities. No content is repeated across the 300 items, and each
rationale provides detailed legal and regulatory reasoning essential for
passing the jurisprudence examination.


Question 1
Which Texas state agency is responsible for licensing and regulating speech-
language pathologists and audiologists?
A) Texas Education Agency (TEA)
B) Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
C) Texas Board of Health
D) Texas Workforce Commission

Correct Answer: B
Rationale: TDLR is the state agency responsible for licensing, monitoring, and
regulating speech-language pathologists and audiologists in Texas. The regulations
are codified in 16 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 111.

Question 2
According to Texas regulations, what is the minimum level of education required
for a Texas SLP license?
A) Bachelor's degree in communicative sciences and disorders
B) Master's degree from an accredited program
C) Doctoral degree in speech-language pathology

,D) Certificate of Clinical Competence only

Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Applicants must hold a master's degree from a college or university with
a program accredited by a national accrediting organization approved by the
department and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

Question 3
How many clock hours of continuing education are required per licensing
biennium for a Texas-licensed SLP?
A) 10 hours
B) 20 hours
C) 30 hours
D) 40 hours

Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Texas requires 30 clock hours of continuing education per two-year
licensing cycle for speech-language pathologists.

Question 4
What is the maximum number of full-time Clinical Fellows (CFs) an SLP may
supervise at one time in Texas?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4

Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Texas rules limit an SLP to supervising a maximum of two Clinical
Fellows, in addition to other supervisees, with a total cap on all supervisees.

Question 5
Within how many days must a licensee notify TDLR of a change in name or
mailing address?
A) 10 days
B) 30 days
C) 60 days
D) Immediately upon renewal

Correct Answer: B

,Rationale: Licensees are required to notify the department of changes in name or
mailing address within 30 days to ensure proper communication and record-
keeping.

Question 6
According to the Texas Administrative Code, Section 111.23, how long is a
jurisprudence examination valid for licensure application purposes?
A) 6 months
B) 12 months
C) 18 months
D) 24 months

Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The jurisprudence examination must be completed no more than 12
months prior to the date of licensure application, unless the applicant is applying
for an upgrade.

Question 7
What is the time limit for completing the jurisprudence exam after paying the
registration fee?
A) 14 days
B) 21 days
C) 30 days
D) 45 days

Correct Answer: C
Rationale: After paying the jurisprudence exam registration fee, the exam must be
completed within 30 days. After 30 days, the fee and registration expire and the
exam is invalidated.

Question 8
A Texas-licensed SLP moves to another state and will no longer practice in Texas.
What is the correct action regarding their Texas license?
A) They may simply let it expire
B) They must surrender the license to TDLR
C) They must maintain the license indefinitely
D) They must apply for inactive status

Correct Answer: A

, Rationale: Licensees are not required to surrender their license; they can simply
allow it to expire by not renewing it. Inactive status is not an option.

Question 9
Which organization provides the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in
Speech-Language Pathology?
A) Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
B) American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
C) Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association
D) Texas Board of Health

Correct Answer: B
Rationale: ASHA is the national organization that awards the Certificate of
Clinical Competence. While ASHA certification is not a legal requirement for
Texas state licensure, most employers require it.

Question 10
How many continuing education hours are required every two years to maintain
ASHA certification?
A) 10 hours
B) 20 hours (including 2 hours of ethics)
C) 30 hours
D) 40 hours

Correct Answer: B
Rationale: ASHA certification requires 20 continuing education hours every two
years to maintain the Certificate of Clinical Competence, including 2 hours of
ethics.

Question 11
Which Texas board is appointed to advise TDLR on matters related to SLP and
audiology?
A) Texas State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and
Audiology
B) Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association Board
C) Texas Medical Board SLP Committee
D) Texas Education Agency SLP Advisory

Correct Answer: A