TEXAS PSYCHOLOGIST JURISPRUDENCE VERIFIED EXAM
SOLUTIONS - COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS -
CURRENT VERSION
Q1. What is the short title of Chapter 501 of the Texas Occupations
Code?
ANSWER The Psychologists' Licensing Act.
Q2. Under which state agency is the Texas State Board of Examiners
of Psychologists (TSBEP) consolidated?
ANSWER The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC).
Q3. What legislation consolidated the TSBEP under BHEC?
ANSWER H.B. 1501, 86th Texas Legislature (2019).
Q4. How many members serve on the TSBEP?
ANSWER Nine members.
Q5. How are TSBEP members appointed?
ANSWER By the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate.
Q6. Of the nine TSBEP members, how many must be psychologists?
ANSWER Four.
Q7. Of the nine TSBEP members, how many must be psychological
associates?
ANSWER Two.
Q8. Of the nine TSBEP members, how many must represent the
public?
ANSWER Three.
Q9. Must one of the psychologist or psychological associate members
also be a school psychologist?
ANSWER Yes.
Q10. What is the mission of the TSBEP?
ANSWER To protect and promote the welfare of the people of Texas by
ensuring psychology is practiced by qualified and competent practitioners.
,Q11. Does the Board's mission supersede the interest of any
individual or special interest group?
ANSWER Yes.
Q12. What is the enabling legislation for BHEC itself?
ANSWER Chapter 507 of the Texas Occupations Code.
Q13. Is the Psychologists' Licensing Act a title act, a practice act, or
both?
ANSWER Both a title and practice act.
Q14. When was the TSBEP originally established?
ANSWER By the 61st Legislature in 1969.
Q15. What is BHEC's phone number for general inquiries?
ANSWER (512) 305-7700.
Q16. What is the BHEC complaint hotline number?
ANSWER 1-800-821-3205.
Q17. Where is BHEC's main office located?
ANSWER 1801 Congress Ave., Ste. 7.300, Austin, Texas 78701.
Q18. What four licensing boards does BHEC oversee?
ANSWER Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional
Counseling, and Social Work.
Q19. What is the purpose of the Texas Jurisprudence Examination?
ANSWER To ensure candidates have knowledge of applicable Texas laws
to practice psychology.
Q20. What is the passing score for the Jurisprudence Exam at the
psychologist level?
ANSWER 90%.
Q21. What is the passing score for the Jurisprudence Exam at the
psychological associate level?
ANSWER 90%.
Q22. Is the Jurisprudence Exam administered online?
ANSWER Yes.
Q23. How often must the board administer the Jurisprudence
Examination?
ANSWER At least twice each calendar year.
, Q24. What does the Jurisprudence Exam cover?
ANSWER The Psychologists' Licensing Act, board rules and regulations,
complaint procedures, and professional practice guidelines.
Q25. What national exam must Texas psychologist candidates pass?
ANSWER The Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology
(EPPP).
Q26. What is the minimum EPPP score required for licensure as a
psychologist in Texas?
ANSWER 500 (or 70% on the older paper version).
Q27. Can a candidate who passed the EPPP at the master's
(associate) level be required to retake it for psychologist licensure?
ANSWER No, if they scored 500 or 70%.
Q28. What is the third examination required for full psychologist
licensure in Texas?
ANSWER The oral examination.
Q29. How many senior psychologists assess a candidate during the
oral examination?
ANSWER Two.
Q30. What happens if the two oral examiners disagree on a
candidate's performance?
ANSWER The candidate has a second examination the same day with a
separate set of psychologists.
SECTION 2: DEFINITIONS & SCOPE OF PRACTICE (Q31–Q60)
Q31. How is "practice of psychology" defined under Sec. 501.003?
ANSWER The observation, description, diagnosis, evaluation, assessment,
interpretation, or treatment of and intervention in human behavior by
applying education, training, methods, and procedures.
Q32. Does the practice of psychology include preventing or treating
emotional disorders?
ANSWER Yes.
Q33. Does the practice of psychology include evaluating
organizational effectiveness?
SOLUTIONS - COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS -
CURRENT VERSION
Q1. What is the short title of Chapter 501 of the Texas Occupations
Code?
ANSWER The Psychologists' Licensing Act.
Q2. Under which state agency is the Texas State Board of Examiners
of Psychologists (TSBEP) consolidated?
ANSWER The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC).
Q3. What legislation consolidated the TSBEP under BHEC?
ANSWER H.B. 1501, 86th Texas Legislature (2019).
Q4. How many members serve on the TSBEP?
ANSWER Nine members.
Q5. How are TSBEP members appointed?
ANSWER By the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate.
Q6. Of the nine TSBEP members, how many must be psychologists?
ANSWER Four.
Q7. Of the nine TSBEP members, how many must be psychological
associates?
ANSWER Two.
Q8. Of the nine TSBEP members, how many must represent the
public?
ANSWER Three.
Q9. Must one of the psychologist or psychological associate members
also be a school psychologist?
ANSWER Yes.
Q10. What is the mission of the TSBEP?
ANSWER To protect and promote the welfare of the people of Texas by
ensuring psychology is practiced by qualified and competent practitioners.
,Q11. Does the Board's mission supersede the interest of any
individual or special interest group?
ANSWER Yes.
Q12. What is the enabling legislation for BHEC itself?
ANSWER Chapter 507 of the Texas Occupations Code.
Q13. Is the Psychologists' Licensing Act a title act, a practice act, or
both?
ANSWER Both a title and practice act.
Q14. When was the TSBEP originally established?
ANSWER By the 61st Legislature in 1969.
Q15. What is BHEC's phone number for general inquiries?
ANSWER (512) 305-7700.
Q16. What is the BHEC complaint hotline number?
ANSWER 1-800-821-3205.
Q17. Where is BHEC's main office located?
ANSWER 1801 Congress Ave., Ste. 7.300, Austin, Texas 78701.
Q18. What four licensing boards does BHEC oversee?
ANSWER Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional
Counseling, and Social Work.
Q19. What is the purpose of the Texas Jurisprudence Examination?
ANSWER To ensure candidates have knowledge of applicable Texas laws
to practice psychology.
Q20. What is the passing score for the Jurisprudence Exam at the
psychologist level?
ANSWER 90%.
Q21. What is the passing score for the Jurisprudence Exam at the
psychological associate level?
ANSWER 90%.
Q22. Is the Jurisprudence Exam administered online?
ANSWER Yes.
Q23. How often must the board administer the Jurisprudence
Examination?
ANSWER At least twice each calendar year.
, Q24. What does the Jurisprudence Exam cover?
ANSWER The Psychologists' Licensing Act, board rules and regulations,
complaint procedures, and professional practice guidelines.
Q25. What national exam must Texas psychologist candidates pass?
ANSWER The Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology
(EPPP).
Q26. What is the minimum EPPP score required for licensure as a
psychologist in Texas?
ANSWER 500 (or 70% on the older paper version).
Q27. Can a candidate who passed the EPPP at the master's
(associate) level be required to retake it for psychologist licensure?
ANSWER No, if they scored 500 or 70%.
Q28. What is the third examination required for full psychologist
licensure in Texas?
ANSWER The oral examination.
Q29. How many senior psychologists assess a candidate during the
oral examination?
ANSWER Two.
Q30. What happens if the two oral examiners disagree on a
candidate's performance?
ANSWER The candidate has a second examination the same day with a
separate set of psychologists.
SECTION 2: DEFINITIONS & SCOPE OF PRACTICE (Q31–Q60)
Q31. How is "practice of psychology" defined under Sec. 501.003?
ANSWER The observation, description, diagnosis, evaluation, assessment,
interpretation, or treatment of and intervention in human behavior by
applying education, training, methods, and procedures.
Q32. Does the practice of psychology include preventing or treating
emotional disorders?
ANSWER Yes.
Q33. Does the practice of psychology include evaluating
organizational effectiveness?
