Texas LPC Jurisprudence Exam
2026/2027-Questions & Answers with
Rationale — The Definitive Study
Guide
## SECTION 1: BOARD STRUCTURE AND LICENSURE (Questions 1-30)
**1. What is the primary purpose of the Texas LPC Jurisprudence
Exam?**
A. Test clinical counseling skills
B. Assess knowledge of Texas LPC laws and rules
C. Evaluate client case summaries
D. Measure counseling techniques
**Answer: B. Assess knowledge of Texas LPC laws and rules**
,**Rationale:** The jurisprudence exam evaluates an applicant's
understanding of the Texas LPC Act and Council rules governing
professional practice rather than clinical skills .
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**2. LPCs in Texas are regulated by which entity?**
A. Texas Department of Health
B. Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors
C. American Counseling Association
D. Texas Medical Board
**Answer: B. Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional
Counselors**
**Rationale:** LPCs are regulated by the Texas State Board of
Examiners of Professional Counselors, which falls under the
Department of State Health Services .
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**3. The Texas Occupations Code Chapter 503 is also known as:**
,A. The Texas Counseling Act
B. The Licensed Professional Counselor Act
C. The Mental Health Services Act
D. The Professional Standards Act
**Answer: B. The Licensed Professional Counselor Act**
**Rationale:** Texas Occupations Code Chapter 503 is officially cited as
the Licensed Professional Counselor Act .
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**4. How many members comprise the Texas State Board of Examiners
of Professional Counselors?**
A. 7 members
B. 9 members
C. 11 members
D. 5 members
**Answer: B. 9 members**
, **Rationale:** The Board consists of 9 members appointed by the
governor, including 5 LPCs (at least 3 in private practice and 1 counselor
educator) and 4 public members .
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**5. How long is a Board member's term?**
A. 2 years
B. 4 years
C. 6 years
D. 8 years
**Answer: C. 6 years**
**Rationale:** Board members serve 6-year terms with the terms of 3
members expiring February 1 of each odd-numbered year .
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**6. Who adopts and publishes the LPC code of ethics?**
A. The American Counseling Association
2026/2027-Questions & Answers with
Rationale — The Definitive Study
Guide
## SECTION 1: BOARD STRUCTURE AND LICENSURE (Questions 1-30)
**1. What is the primary purpose of the Texas LPC Jurisprudence
Exam?**
A. Test clinical counseling skills
B. Assess knowledge of Texas LPC laws and rules
C. Evaluate client case summaries
D. Measure counseling techniques
**Answer: B. Assess knowledge of Texas LPC laws and rules**
,**Rationale:** The jurisprudence exam evaluates an applicant's
understanding of the Texas LPC Act and Council rules governing
professional practice rather than clinical skills .
---
**2. LPCs in Texas are regulated by which entity?**
A. Texas Department of Health
B. Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors
C. American Counseling Association
D. Texas Medical Board
**Answer: B. Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional
Counselors**
**Rationale:** LPCs are regulated by the Texas State Board of
Examiners of Professional Counselors, which falls under the
Department of State Health Services .
---
**3. The Texas Occupations Code Chapter 503 is also known as:**
,A. The Texas Counseling Act
B. The Licensed Professional Counselor Act
C. The Mental Health Services Act
D. The Professional Standards Act
**Answer: B. The Licensed Professional Counselor Act**
**Rationale:** Texas Occupations Code Chapter 503 is officially cited as
the Licensed Professional Counselor Act .
---
**4. How many members comprise the Texas State Board of Examiners
of Professional Counselors?**
A. 7 members
B. 9 members
C. 11 members
D. 5 members
**Answer: B. 9 members**
, **Rationale:** The Board consists of 9 members appointed by the
governor, including 5 LPCs (at least 3 in private practice and 1 counselor
educator) and 4 public members .
---
**5. How long is a Board member's term?**
A. 2 years
B. 4 years
C. 6 years
D. 8 years
**Answer: C. 6 years**
**Rationale:** Board members serve 6-year terms with the terms of 3
members expiring February 1 of each odd-numbered year .
---
**6. Who adopts and publishes the LPC code of ethics?**
A. The American Counseling Association
