TEXAS PT JURISPRUDENCE
MASTER EXAM (TX JAM) 2026:
250 Q&A STUDY GUIDE
Texas PT Jurisprudence Practice Exam
1. Which entity has the primary authority to adopt rules for
the licensure of physical therapists in Texas?
A. The Texas Physical Therapy Association (TPTA)
B. The Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners (TBPTE)
C. The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
D. The Governor’s Office of Healthcare
Rationale: The TBPTE is the state-mandated regulatory body
responsible for enforcing the Practice Act and adopting rules to protect
the public.
2. According to the Act, "Physical Therapy" includes which of
the following?
A. The diagnosis of a physical disease or heart condition
B. Surgery and the administration of drugs
C. The use of physical agents, exercise, and rehabilitative
procedures
D. Chiropractic adjustments of the spine
Rationale: Physical Therapy is legally defined by the use of
modalities, exercise, and movement-based rehabilitation, specifically
excluding surgery and drug prescription.
3. How many days does a licensee have to notify the Board of a
change in home or business address?
A. 10 days
B. 30 days
C. 60 days
D. 90 days
Rationale: Board rules require a written notification of an address
change within 30 days to ensure the licensee receives official legal
correspondence.
,4. A Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) must work under what
level of supervision in Texas?
A. Direct personal supervision (on-site at all times)
B. General supervision by a licensed PT
C. Telephonic supervision by a physician
D. Independent practice is allowed for PTAs
Rationale: A PTA requires general supervision, meaning the PT
must be available via telecommunication but does not necessarily need
to be in the same building at all times.
5. Which of the following is a requirement for a PT to treat a
patient without a referral in Texas?
A. The PT must have a Master's degree
B. The PT must have been licensed for at least one year
C. The patient must pay in cash
D. The PT must have a Doctorate (DPT) and 2 years of experience
Rationale: To treat without a referral (Direct Access), a PT must have
been licensed for one year (among other specific requirements
regarding the duration of treatment).
6. If a PT treats a patient without a referral, for how many
business days can they provide treatment before a referral is
required?
A. 5 business days
B. 10 business days
C. 15 business days
D. 30 business days
Rationale: Texas law allows for 10 business days of treatment
without a referral for PTs who meet the experience and disclosure
requirements.
7. A PT student performing physical therapy as part of an
accredited program is:
A. Required to have a temporary license
B. Exempt from licensure requirements while in school
C. Regulated by the Medical Board
D. Allowed to practice independently
Rationale: Students in approved programs are exempt from the
licensure requirement while performing duties within the scope of their
education.
,8. The Board may take disciplinary action against a licensee
for which of the following?
A. Failing to join the APTA
B. Engaging in sexual misconduct with a patient
C. Charging a fee higher than the local average
D. Moving to another state
Rationale: Sexual misconduct is a direct violation of the ethical and
professional standards set by the Board and is grounds for immediate
disciplinary action.
9. What is the minimum number of Continuing Competence
(CC) units required for a PT to renew their license every two
years?
A. 20 units
B. 30 units
C. 40 units
D. 50 units
Rationale: PTs are required to complete 30 CC units per renewal
period; PTAs are required to complete 20.
10. Which of the following is considered "On-site
Supervision"?
A. The PT is in the same city
B. The PT is available by cell phone
C. The PT is in the same building or facility
D. The PT reviews charts at the end of the day
Rationale: On-site supervision requires the supervising therapist to
be physically present in the same facility.
11. A PT may delegate which of the following tasks to a physical
therapy aide?
A. Initial evaluation
B. Development of the plan of care
C. Routine tasks such as equipment maintenance and patient
transport
D. Joint mobilization techniques
Rationale: Aides may only perform non-clinical routine tasks;
clinical decision-making and treatment application must stay with the
PT or PTA.
12. When must the Physical Therapist perform a re-evaluation
of the patient?
, A. Every 10 visits
B. At least once every 60 days (or more frequently if needed)
C. Every 90 days
D. Only when the patient’s insurance requests it
Rationale: Board rules state the PT must perform a re-evaluation at
least every 60 days or when a change in the plan of care is needed.
13. A temporary license for a PT applicant is valid until:
A. 1 year has passed
B. The applicant receives their permanent license or fails the
NPTE
C. 30 days after the exam
D. The applicant changes jobs
Rationale: A temporary license is a bridge that expires immediately
upon notification of passing or failing the national board exam.
14. Which of the following must be included in all PT
documentation?
A. The patient's social security number
B. The signature and designation (PT or PTA) of the person
who treated the patient
C. The name of the patient's insurance company
D. A list of all previous surgeries
Rationale: Professional accountability requires the name and
designation of the provider on every entry in the medical record.
15. If a licensee's license has been expired for 90 days or less,
they may renew by paying:
A. The normal renewal fee only
B. 1.5 times the renewal fee
C. 2 times the renewal fee
D. A flat $500 penalty
Rationale: Late renewals for under 90 days carry a penalty fee of 1.5
times the standard rate.
16. "Rehabilitative Procedures" include which of the
following?
A. X-ray interpretation
B. Topical medications as authorized by the Board
C. Acupuncture with needles
D. Spinal surgery
MASTER EXAM (TX JAM) 2026:
250 Q&A STUDY GUIDE
Texas PT Jurisprudence Practice Exam
1. Which entity has the primary authority to adopt rules for
the licensure of physical therapists in Texas?
A. The Texas Physical Therapy Association (TPTA)
B. The Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners (TBPTE)
C. The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
D. The Governor’s Office of Healthcare
Rationale: The TBPTE is the state-mandated regulatory body
responsible for enforcing the Practice Act and adopting rules to protect
the public.
2. According to the Act, "Physical Therapy" includes which of
the following?
A. The diagnosis of a physical disease or heart condition
B. Surgery and the administration of drugs
C. The use of physical agents, exercise, and rehabilitative
procedures
D. Chiropractic adjustments of the spine
Rationale: Physical Therapy is legally defined by the use of
modalities, exercise, and movement-based rehabilitation, specifically
excluding surgery and drug prescription.
3. How many days does a licensee have to notify the Board of a
change in home or business address?
A. 10 days
B. 30 days
C. 60 days
D. 90 days
Rationale: Board rules require a written notification of an address
change within 30 days to ensure the licensee receives official legal
correspondence.
,4. A Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) must work under what
level of supervision in Texas?
A. Direct personal supervision (on-site at all times)
B. General supervision by a licensed PT
C. Telephonic supervision by a physician
D. Independent practice is allowed for PTAs
Rationale: A PTA requires general supervision, meaning the PT
must be available via telecommunication but does not necessarily need
to be in the same building at all times.
5. Which of the following is a requirement for a PT to treat a
patient without a referral in Texas?
A. The PT must have a Master's degree
B. The PT must have been licensed for at least one year
C. The patient must pay in cash
D. The PT must have a Doctorate (DPT) and 2 years of experience
Rationale: To treat without a referral (Direct Access), a PT must have
been licensed for one year (among other specific requirements
regarding the duration of treatment).
6. If a PT treats a patient without a referral, for how many
business days can they provide treatment before a referral is
required?
A. 5 business days
B. 10 business days
C. 15 business days
D. 30 business days
Rationale: Texas law allows for 10 business days of treatment
without a referral for PTs who meet the experience and disclosure
requirements.
7. A PT student performing physical therapy as part of an
accredited program is:
A. Required to have a temporary license
B. Exempt from licensure requirements while in school
C. Regulated by the Medical Board
D. Allowed to practice independently
Rationale: Students in approved programs are exempt from the
licensure requirement while performing duties within the scope of their
education.
,8. The Board may take disciplinary action against a licensee
for which of the following?
A. Failing to join the APTA
B. Engaging in sexual misconduct with a patient
C. Charging a fee higher than the local average
D. Moving to another state
Rationale: Sexual misconduct is a direct violation of the ethical and
professional standards set by the Board and is grounds for immediate
disciplinary action.
9. What is the minimum number of Continuing Competence
(CC) units required for a PT to renew their license every two
years?
A. 20 units
B. 30 units
C. 40 units
D. 50 units
Rationale: PTs are required to complete 30 CC units per renewal
period; PTAs are required to complete 20.
10. Which of the following is considered "On-site
Supervision"?
A. The PT is in the same city
B. The PT is available by cell phone
C. The PT is in the same building or facility
D. The PT reviews charts at the end of the day
Rationale: On-site supervision requires the supervising therapist to
be physically present in the same facility.
11. A PT may delegate which of the following tasks to a physical
therapy aide?
A. Initial evaluation
B. Development of the plan of care
C. Routine tasks such as equipment maintenance and patient
transport
D. Joint mobilization techniques
Rationale: Aides may only perform non-clinical routine tasks;
clinical decision-making and treatment application must stay with the
PT or PTA.
12. When must the Physical Therapist perform a re-evaluation
of the patient?
, A. Every 10 visits
B. At least once every 60 days (or more frequently if needed)
C. Every 90 days
D. Only when the patient’s insurance requests it
Rationale: Board rules state the PT must perform a re-evaluation at
least every 60 days or when a change in the plan of care is needed.
13. A temporary license for a PT applicant is valid until:
A. 1 year has passed
B. The applicant receives their permanent license or fails the
NPTE
C. 30 days after the exam
D. The applicant changes jobs
Rationale: A temporary license is a bridge that expires immediately
upon notification of passing or failing the national board exam.
14. Which of the following must be included in all PT
documentation?
A. The patient's social security number
B. The signature and designation (PT or PTA) of the person
who treated the patient
C. The name of the patient's insurance company
D. A list of all previous surgeries
Rationale: Professional accountability requires the name and
designation of the provider on every entry in the medical record.
15. If a licensee's license has been expired for 90 days or less,
they may renew by paying:
A. The normal renewal fee only
B. 1.5 times the renewal fee
C. 2 times the renewal fee
D. A flat $500 penalty
Rationale: Late renewals for under 90 days carry a penalty fee of 1.5
times the standard rate.
16. "Rehabilitative Procedures" include which of the
following?
A. X-ray interpretation
B. Topical medications as authorized by the Board
C. Acupuncture with needles
D. Spinal surgery
