TEXAS LPC JURISPRUDENCE EXAM 2026/2027 Graded A+ Comprehensive Solution
TEXAS LPC JURISPRUDENCE EXAM 2026/2027
With Complete Solution (Graded A+)
Aligned with Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors (TSBEPC) Rules, Texas Occupations Code Chapter 503,
Texas Health & Safety Code, Texas Family Code, 22 TAC Chapter 681, and LPC Jurisprudence Competencies (2026/2027
Edition).
Total Questions: 100 | Format: Multiple Choice (A–D) | Cognitive Levels: 30% Recall, 50% Application, 20% Analysis
Special Inclusions: 15 scenario-based ethical & legal questions; 10 Texas-specific statute questions; 10
supervision/scope-of-practice questions.
Section 1: Texas LPC Act & Licensing Requirements
Q1: Under Texas Occupations Code Chapter 503, which statutory body is granted authority to regulate the practice of
professional counseling in Texas?
A. The Texas Medical Board
B. The Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors (TSBEPC) *[CORRECT]*
C. The Texas Department of State Health Services
D. The Texas Psychological Association
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Texas Occupations Code §503.152 establishes TSBEPC as the regulatory authority for professional counselors.
The board is administratively attached to the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), but DSHS itself does not
issue LPC licenses. Options A and D are unrelated entities; C confuses administrative attachment with licensing authority.
Q2: Maria is applying for an LPC-Associate license in Texas. Per 22 TAC §681.2 and Texas Occupations Code
§503.2525, which of the following is a minimum educational requirement?
A. A bachelor's degree in psychology from an accredited institution
B. A master's degree in counseling or a closely related field with at least 60 graduate semester hours from
an accredited program *[CORRECT]*
C. A doctorate in counseling psychology
D. Any graduate degree plus 3 years of counseling experience
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 22 TAC §681.2(b) and Texas Occupations Code §503.2525 require LPC-Associate applicants to hold a master's
degree in counseling or a closely related field, with a minimum of 60 graduate semester hours, from a regionally accredited
program. A bachelor's is insufficient, a doctorate exceeds but is not the minimum, and experience does not substitute for the
academic requirement.
Q3: Which Texas statutory provision defines the practice of professional counseling and creates title protection for
the LPC designation?
A. Texas Family Code §6.001
B. Texas Occupations Code §503.001 and §503.252 *[CORRECT]*
C. Texas Health and Safety Code §571.003
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D. Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code §74.001
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Texas Occupations Code §503.001 defines the practice of professional counseling, and §503.252 establishes
title protection by prohibiting any person who is not licensed from using the title 'Licensed Professional Counselor' or the
initials 'LPC.' Options A, C, and D address divorce, mental health commitment, and medical malpractice respectively — not
LPC practice definition.
Q4: An LPC-Associate is accruing supervised experience toward the LPC license. Under 22 TAC §681.91 and Texas
Occupations Code §503.253, what is the minimum total number of supervised work hours required?
A. 1,500 hours
B. 2,000 hours
C. 3,000 hours over a minimum of 18 months *[CORRECT]*
D. 4,000 hours with no minimum timeframe
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: 22 TAC §681.91 and Texas Occupations Code §503.253 require LPC-Associates to complete at least 3,000
hours of supervised counseling experience over a minimum of 18 months. Options A and B are below the statutory
minimum; Option D misrepresents both the hour total and the timeframe requirement.
Q5: How many total hours of direct board-approved supervision must an LPC-Associate complete within the 3,000
supervised work hours, per 22 TAC §681.92?
A. 50 hours
B. 100 hours *[CORRECT]*
C. 150 hours
D. 200 hours
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 22 TAC §681.92 requires a minimum of 100 hours of direct supervision spread across the 3,000-hour
supervised experience period. The supervisor must be board-approved, and supervision must meet minimum frequency
requirements. Options A, C, and D do not match the regulatory minimum.
Q6: James is an LPC-Associate working full-time under supervision. Per 22 TAC §681.92, what is the minimum
number of supervision contact hours he must receive per month?
A. 1 hour per month
B. 2 hours per month
C. 4 hours per month (at least 1 hour individual) *[CORRECT]*
D. 8 hours per month
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: 22 TAC §681.92 requires at least 4 hours of supervision per month, of which at least 1 hour must be individual
(face-to-face) supervision between supervisor and supervisee. The remaining hours may be in group supervision format.
Options A, B, and D do not satisfy the minimum monthly contact requirement.
Q7: Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding continuing education (CE) requirements for Texas LPCs,
per 22 TAC §681.201?
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A. 20 hours per 2-year renewal cycle, including 3 hours of ethics
B. 24 hours per 2-year renewal cycle, including 6 hours of ethics *[CORRECT]*
C. 30 hours per 2-year renewal cycle, including 4 hours of ethics
D. 40 hours per 2-year renewal cycle, including 10 hours of ethics
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 22 TAC §681.201 requires LPCs to complete 24 hours of continuing education during each 2-year renewal
cycle, including at least 6 hours of ethics. The ethics requirement is higher than many other Texas health professions.
Options A, C, and D contain incorrect hour totals or ethics minimums.
Q8: An LPC moves to a new office address. Under 22 TAC §681.503, within how many days must the licensee notify
TSBEPC of the address change?
A. 10 days
B. 14 days
C. 30 days *[CORRECT]*
D. 60 days
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: 22 TAC §681.503 requires licensees to notify the board in writing of any change in address within 30 days.
Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action and may also mean the licensee misses critical renewal notices. Options A,
B, and D reflect incorrect statutory deadlines.
Q9: Which of the following persons may legally use the title 'counselor' in Texas WITHOUT holding an LPC license,
under Texas Occupations Code §503.003?
A. A life coach offering services to the general public for a fee
B. A licensed school counselor employed by a public school district acting within that role *[CORRECT]*
C. An unlicensed individual providing mental health counseling at a private practice
D. A pastor offering secular psychotherapy to non-members for payment
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Texas Occupations Code §503.003 exempts licensed school counselors acting within the scope of their school
employment, along with clergy acting in a pastoral capacity, licensed mental health professionals in their own scope, and
certain others. A life coach providing mental health counseling exceeds the exemption, a pastor offering secular
psychotherapy for payment exceeds the clergy exemption, and unlicensed private practice is prohibited.
Q10: Which statement BEST describes reciprocity for an out-of-state LPC who wants to practice in Texas, per Texas
Occupations Code §503.258?
A. Texas automatically grants reciprocity to any LPC licensed in another U.S. state
B. An out-of-state licensee must apply for licensure by reciprocity and demonstrate substantially
equivalent requirements; TSBEPC may grant the license if equivalency is met *[CORRECT]*
C. Out-of-state LPCs must re-take the NCE regardless of prior credentials
D. Reciprocity is unavailable; all applicants must complete a Texas master's program
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Texas Occupations Code §503.258 allows TSBEPC to grant licensure by reciprocity if the applicant's home
state's requirements are substantially equivalent to Texas requirements. Reciprocity is not automatic; the board evaluates
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TEXAS LPC JURISPRUDENCE EXAM 2026/2027
With Complete Solution (Graded A+)
Aligned with Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors (TSBEPC) Rules, Texas Occupations Code Chapter 503,
Texas Health & Safety Code, Texas Family Code, 22 TAC Chapter 681, and LPC Jurisprudence Competencies (2026/2027
Edition).
Total Questions: 100 | Format: Multiple Choice (A–D) | Cognitive Levels: 30% Recall, 50% Application, 20% Analysis
Special Inclusions: 15 scenario-based ethical & legal questions; 10 Texas-specific statute questions; 10
supervision/scope-of-practice questions.
Section 1: Texas LPC Act & Licensing Requirements
Q1: Under Texas Occupations Code Chapter 503, which statutory body is granted authority to regulate the practice of
professional counseling in Texas?
A. The Texas Medical Board
B. The Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors (TSBEPC) *[CORRECT]*
C. The Texas Department of State Health Services
D. The Texas Psychological Association
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Texas Occupations Code §503.152 establishes TSBEPC as the regulatory authority for professional counselors.
The board is administratively attached to the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), but DSHS itself does not
issue LPC licenses. Options A and D are unrelated entities; C confuses administrative attachment with licensing authority.
Q2: Maria is applying for an LPC-Associate license in Texas. Per 22 TAC §681.2 and Texas Occupations Code
§503.2525, which of the following is a minimum educational requirement?
A. A bachelor's degree in psychology from an accredited institution
B. A master's degree in counseling or a closely related field with at least 60 graduate semester hours from
an accredited program *[CORRECT]*
C. A doctorate in counseling psychology
D. Any graduate degree plus 3 years of counseling experience
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 22 TAC §681.2(b) and Texas Occupations Code §503.2525 require LPC-Associate applicants to hold a master's
degree in counseling or a closely related field, with a minimum of 60 graduate semester hours, from a regionally accredited
program. A bachelor's is insufficient, a doctorate exceeds but is not the minimum, and experience does not substitute for the
academic requirement.
Q3: Which Texas statutory provision defines the practice of professional counseling and creates title protection for
the LPC designation?
A. Texas Family Code §6.001
B. Texas Occupations Code §503.001 and §503.252 *[CORRECT]*
C. Texas Health and Safety Code §571.003
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D. Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code §74.001
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Texas Occupations Code §503.001 defines the practice of professional counseling, and §503.252 establishes
title protection by prohibiting any person who is not licensed from using the title 'Licensed Professional Counselor' or the
initials 'LPC.' Options A, C, and D address divorce, mental health commitment, and medical malpractice respectively — not
LPC practice definition.
Q4: An LPC-Associate is accruing supervised experience toward the LPC license. Under 22 TAC §681.91 and Texas
Occupations Code §503.253, what is the minimum total number of supervised work hours required?
A. 1,500 hours
B. 2,000 hours
C. 3,000 hours over a minimum of 18 months *[CORRECT]*
D. 4,000 hours with no minimum timeframe
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: 22 TAC §681.91 and Texas Occupations Code §503.253 require LPC-Associates to complete at least 3,000
hours of supervised counseling experience over a minimum of 18 months. Options A and B are below the statutory
minimum; Option D misrepresents both the hour total and the timeframe requirement.
Q5: How many total hours of direct board-approved supervision must an LPC-Associate complete within the 3,000
supervised work hours, per 22 TAC §681.92?
A. 50 hours
B. 100 hours *[CORRECT]*
C. 150 hours
D. 200 hours
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 22 TAC §681.92 requires a minimum of 100 hours of direct supervision spread across the 3,000-hour
supervised experience period. The supervisor must be board-approved, and supervision must meet minimum frequency
requirements. Options A, C, and D do not match the regulatory minimum.
Q6: James is an LPC-Associate working full-time under supervision. Per 22 TAC §681.92, what is the minimum
number of supervision contact hours he must receive per month?
A. 1 hour per month
B. 2 hours per month
C. 4 hours per month (at least 1 hour individual) *[CORRECT]*
D. 8 hours per month
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: 22 TAC §681.92 requires at least 4 hours of supervision per month, of which at least 1 hour must be individual
(face-to-face) supervision between supervisor and supervisee. The remaining hours may be in group supervision format.
Options A, B, and D do not satisfy the minimum monthly contact requirement.
Q7: Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding continuing education (CE) requirements for Texas LPCs,
per 22 TAC §681.201?
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A. 20 hours per 2-year renewal cycle, including 3 hours of ethics
B. 24 hours per 2-year renewal cycle, including 6 hours of ethics *[CORRECT]*
C. 30 hours per 2-year renewal cycle, including 4 hours of ethics
D. 40 hours per 2-year renewal cycle, including 10 hours of ethics
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 22 TAC §681.201 requires LPCs to complete 24 hours of continuing education during each 2-year renewal
cycle, including at least 6 hours of ethics. The ethics requirement is higher than many other Texas health professions.
Options A, C, and D contain incorrect hour totals or ethics minimums.
Q8: An LPC moves to a new office address. Under 22 TAC §681.503, within how many days must the licensee notify
TSBEPC of the address change?
A. 10 days
B. 14 days
C. 30 days *[CORRECT]*
D. 60 days
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: 22 TAC §681.503 requires licensees to notify the board in writing of any change in address within 30 days.
Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action and may also mean the licensee misses critical renewal notices. Options A,
B, and D reflect incorrect statutory deadlines.
Q9: Which of the following persons may legally use the title 'counselor' in Texas WITHOUT holding an LPC license,
under Texas Occupations Code §503.003?
A. A life coach offering services to the general public for a fee
B. A licensed school counselor employed by a public school district acting within that role *[CORRECT]*
C. An unlicensed individual providing mental health counseling at a private practice
D. A pastor offering secular psychotherapy to non-members for payment
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Texas Occupations Code §503.003 exempts licensed school counselors acting within the scope of their school
employment, along with clergy acting in a pastoral capacity, licensed mental health professionals in their own scope, and
certain others. A life coach providing mental health counseling exceeds the exemption, a pastor offering secular
psychotherapy for payment exceeds the clergy exemption, and unlicensed private practice is prohibited.
Q10: Which statement BEST describes reciprocity for an out-of-state LPC who wants to practice in Texas, per Texas
Occupations Code §503.258?
A. Texas automatically grants reciprocity to any LPC licensed in another U.S. state
B. An out-of-state licensee must apply for licensure by reciprocity and demonstrate substantially
equivalent requirements; TSBEPC may grant the license if equivalency is met *[CORRECT]*
C. Out-of-state LPCs must re-take the NCE regardless of prior credentials
D. Reciprocity is unavailable; all applicants must complete a Texas master's program
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Texas Occupations Code §503.258 allows TSBEPC to grant licensure by reciprocity if the applicant's home
state's requirements are substantially equivalent to Texas requirements. Reciprocity is not automatic; the board evaluates
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