TEXAS LPC JURISPRUDENCE EXAM
2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Professional Counselors apply... - ANS Mental health, psychotherapeutic & human
development principles
LPCs facilitate... - ANS Human development, life span adjustment; prevent assess, evaluate &
treat mental, emotional & behavioral disorders & distress; conduct assessments & evals;
establish Tx plans & goals; evaluate Tx plans & interventions.
Counseling is defined as - ANS Assisting clients through therapeutic relationship, using
combo of mental health & development principles/methods & P/T to achieve mental,
emotional, physical, social, moral, educational, spiritual or career-related development &
adjustment across the life span.
Assessment is defined as - ANS Selecting, administering, scoring & interpreting instruments
designed to assess aptitude's, abilities, achievements, interests, personal characteristics,
disabilities & mental, emotional & behavioral D/o
What assessments are LPCs NOT able to use? - ANS Standardized projective techniques such
as Rorschach Ink Blot, Roberts Apperception Test, Thematic Apperception.
Consulting means... - ANS The application of scientific principles & procedures in counseling
& human development to provide assistance in understanding & solving current or potential
problems that the person seeking consultation may have w/ another individual, group or
organization.
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,Referral means... - ANS Evaluating & identifying needs of counselee to determine the
advisability of referral to other specialists, informing the counselor of such judgement &
communicating as requested if deemed appropriate to such referral source.
LPCs are regulated by... - ANS Texas Occupations Code Chapter 503 - Professional Counselors
Texas Occupations Code Chapter 503 - Professional Counselors is also known as -
ANS Licensed Professional Counselors Act
Texas Occupations Code Chapter 503 - Professional Counselors aka Licensed Professional
Counselors Act does NOT allow for... - ANS practice of medicine, law, counseling for
government or educational institutions, counselor interns, federal employees, social workers,
pastoral counselors, public/private nonprofits, rehab counselors & music therapists.
Does the Texas occupational code have a separate specialization for art therapy? - ANS YES
LPCs are regulated by - ANS Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors
Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors falls under - ANS The Department
is State Health Services
Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Counselor implies... - ANS the person is licensed,
trained, experienced or expert in counseling & engages in any practice of counseling w/
individuals, couples, families & groups for compensation.
Counseling treatment intervention means... - ANS application of cognitive, affective,
behavioral, psychodynamic & systemic counseling strategies including developmental, wellness
& psychological dysfunction that reflect a pluralistic society.
Can a LPC diagnose or treat a physical condition or D/o? - ANS No
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, Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors consists of... - ANS 9 members
appointed by the governor including 5 LPCs (at least 3 in private practice & 1 counselor
educator) & 4 members of the public.
How long is a Board members term? - ANS 6 years w/ the terms of 3 members expiring Feb 1
of each odd-numbered year
Who adopts & publishes LPC code of ethics? - ANS The Board
Who adopts & lists authorized counseling methods & practices? - ANS The Board
What 3 places does the Board establish consumers receive info on directing complaints? -
ANS 1-written contracts for services, 2-sign prominently displayed in the place of business &
3-bill for services provided by persons regulated by the board.
Can the board request the department issue a subpoena to compel the attendance of a
relevant witness? - ANS YES
Are formal charges by the board against the holder of the license confidential? - ANS No, the
nature of charges, disciplinary proceedings & final disciplinary actions including warnings &
reprimands by the board are subject to disclosure.
Does an LPC have to display their license? - ANS Yes, in an appropriate in public manner.
How frequently does an LPC have to renew their license? - ANS Biennially w/ no violations of
the chapter & w/ appropriate continuing education requirements met.
When does the board notify an LPC that the license is expiring? - ANS No later than the 30th
day before the expiration date of the license.
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2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Professional Counselors apply... - ANS Mental health, psychotherapeutic & human
development principles
LPCs facilitate... - ANS Human development, life span adjustment; prevent assess, evaluate &
treat mental, emotional & behavioral disorders & distress; conduct assessments & evals;
establish Tx plans & goals; evaluate Tx plans & interventions.
Counseling is defined as - ANS Assisting clients through therapeutic relationship, using
combo of mental health & development principles/methods & P/T to achieve mental,
emotional, physical, social, moral, educational, spiritual or career-related development &
adjustment across the life span.
Assessment is defined as - ANS Selecting, administering, scoring & interpreting instruments
designed to assess aptitude's, abilities, achievements, interests, personal characteristics,
disabilities & mental, emotional & behavioral D/o
What assessments are LPCs NOT able to use? - ANS Standardized projective techniques such
as Rorschach Ink Blot, Roberts Apperception Test, Thematic Apperception.
Consulting means... - ANS The application of scientific principles & procedures in counseling
& human development to provide assistance in understanding & solving current or potential
problems that the person seeking consultation may have w/ another individual, group or
organization.
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,Referral means... - ANS Evaluating & identifying needs of counselee to determine the
advisability of referral to other specialists, informing the counselor of such judgement &
communicating as requested if deemed appropriate to such referral source.
LPCs are regulated by... - ANS Texas Occupations Code Chapter 503 - Professional Counselors
Texas Occupations Code Chapter 503 - Professional Counselors is also known as -
ANS Licensed Professional Counselors Act
Texas Occupations Code Chapter 503 - Professional Counselors aka Licensed Professional
Counselors Act does NOT allow for... - ANS practice of medicine, law, counseling for
government or educational institutions, counselor interns, federal employees, social workers,
pastoral counselors, public/private nonprofits, rehab counselors & music therapists.
Does the Texas occupational code have a separate specialization for art therapy? - ANS YES
LPCs are regulated by - ANS Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors
Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors falls under - ANS The Department
is State Health Services
Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Counselor implies... - ANS the person is licensed,
trained, experienced or expert in counseling & engages in any practice of counseling w/
individuals, couples, families & groups for compensation.
Counseling treatment intervention means... - ANS application of cognitive, affective,
behavioral, psychodynamic & systemic counseling strategies including developmental, wellness
& psychological dysfunction that reflect a pluralistic society.
Can a LPC diagnose or treat a physical condition or D/o? - ANS No
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, Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors consists of... - ANS 9 members
appointed by the governor including 5 LPCs (at least 3 in private practice & 1 counselor
educator) & 4 members of the public.
How long is a Board members term? - ANS 6 years w/ the terms of 3 members expiring Feb 1
of each odd-numbered year
Who adopts & publishes LPC code of ethics? - ANS The Board
Who adopts & lists authorized counseling methods & practices? - ANS The Board
What 3 places does the Board establish consumers receive info on directing complaints? -
ANS 1-written contracts for services, 2-sign prominently displayed in the place of business &
3-bill for services provided by persons regulated by the board.
Can the board request the department issue a subpoena to compel the attendance of a
relevant witness? - ANS YES
Are formal charges by the board against the holder of the license confidential? - ANS No, the
nature of charges, disciplinary proceedings & final disciplinary actions including warnings &
reprimands by the board are subject to disclosure.
Does an LPC have to display their license? - ANS Yes, in an appropriate in public manner.
How frequently does an LPC have to renew their license? - ANS Biennially w/ no violations of
the chapter & w/ appropriate continuing education requirements met.
When does the board notify an LPC that the license is expiring? - ANS No later than the 30th
day before the expiration date of the license.
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