TEXAS PSYCHOLOGIST JURISPRUDENCE VERIFIED EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS - LATEST VERSION 2026/2027
Q1. What is the citation for the Texas Psychologists' Licensing Act?
ANSWER Occupations Code, Title 3, Subtitle I, Chapter 501.
Q2. Which state agency currently oversees the Texas State Board of
Examiners of Psychologists? ANSWER The Texas Behavioral Health
Executive Council (BHEC).
Q3. What is the definition of "practice of psychology" under Texas
law? ANSWER The observation, description, evaluation, interpretation,
and modification of human behavior by the application of psychological
principles, methods, and procedures for any purpose.
Q4. Is it legal for an unlicensed person to use the title "Psychologist"
in Texas? ANSWER No. Only individuals licensed by the Board may use
the title "Psychologist" when engaged in the practice of psychology.
Q5. What are the exemptions from licensure under Chapter 501?
ANSWER Exemptions include: (a) psychologists employed by federal
agencies, (b) credentialed school psychologists practicing in public
schools, (c) certain students/interns under supervision, and (d)
individuals performing psychological services under appropriate
supervision as part of a formal training program.
Q6. Can a licensed psychological associate (LPA) independently use
the title "Psychologist"? ANSWER No. Only a Licensed Psychologist (LP)
may use the title "Psychologist."
Q7. What is the minimum degree required for licensure as a
psychologist in Texas? ANSWER A doctoral degree in psychology from a
regionally accredited institution.
Q8. Must the doctoral transcript designate a major in psychology?
ANSWER Yes, for degrees conferred on or after January 1, 1979.
,Q9. What must foreign degree holders do before applying for
licensure? ANSWER Have their degree evaluated by a NACES-member
evaluation service.
Q10. How many total supervised hours are required for licensure as
a psychologist? ANSWER A minimum of 3,500 hours.
Q11. How are the 3,500 supervised hours divided? ANSWER At least
1,750 hours in a formal doctoral internship and at least 1,750 hours of
post-doctoral supervised experience.
Q12. Can practicum hours count toward the post-doctoral 1,750
hours? ANSWER Yes, under certain conditions if certified by the doctoral
program's training director as meeting Board criteria.
Q13. What percentage of practicum hours must be in "service-related
activities" to count toward post-doc hours? ANSWER At least 50%.
Q14. What percentage of practicum hours must be face-to-face
patient/client contact? ANSWER At least 25%.
Q15. What is the minimum amount of individual face-to-face
supervision required for practicum hours? ANSWER At least 25% of
the time spent in service-related activities.
Q16. What is the minimum weekly hour requirement for practicum
to count? ANSWER An average of at least 15 hours per week.
Q17. Are Industrial/Organizational (I/O) psychologists exempt from
the formal internship requirement? ANSWER Yes, but they must still
complete 3,500 total supervised hours with at least 1,750 hours post-
doctoral.
Q18. What are the two examinations required for licensure as a
psychologist? ANSWER (1) The Examination for Professional Practice in
Psychology (EPPP), and (2) the Texas Jurisprudence Examination.
Q19. What is the Texas Jurisprudence Examination? ANSWER An
open-book online exam covering Texas laws, board rules, and ethics
relevant to psychological practice.
Q20. Who administers the Texas Jurisprudence Examination?
ANSWER eStrategy Solutions, Inc., in partnership with the Board.
Q21. How long is the Jurisprudence Exam completion window?
ANSWER Two weeks (14 days) from the date of registration.
, Q22. Is the Jurisprudence Exam timed? ANSWER No, it is untimed and
may be taken over multiple sittings within the completion window.
Q23. How many questions are on the Jurisprudence Exam? ANSWER
100+ questions (the exact number may vary).
Q24. What is the minimum passing score for the Jurisprudence
Exam? ANSWER Typically 90%, though the official cutoff is defined in 22
TAC §463.31.
Q25. How long before submitting an application must the
Jurisprudence Exam be passed? ANSWER No more than 6 months prior
to submitting the application.
Q26. How many attempts are allowed to pass the Jurisprudence
Exam? ANSWER The exam must be passed within 3 attempts.
Q27. What is a Provisional Licensed Psychologist (PLP)? ANSWER A
non-renewable, 2-year license allowing practice under supervision while
completing post-doctoral hours and/or the EPPP.
Q28. Can a provisional license be renewed? ANSWER No. It is non-
renewable and valid for a maximum of 2 years.
Q29. What is the Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP)?
ANSWER A separate license for school psychologists who meet specific
education and training requirements.
Q30. What are the supervised experience requirements for an LSSP?
ANSWER At least 1,200 hours of supervised experience.
Q31. When does a psychologist license expire? ANSWER On December
31 of the year following issuance or renewal.
Q32. When does a psychological associate license expire? ANSWER
On May 31 of the year following issuance or renewal.
Q33. What happens if a license is expired for 90 days or less?
ANSWER It may be renewed by paying the renewal fee plus a late fee
equal to half the examination fee.
Q34. What happens if a license is expired for more than 90 days but
less than one year? ANSWER It may be renewed by paying all unpaid
renewal fees plus a fee equal to the full examination fee.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS - LATEST VERSION 2026/2027
Q1. What is the citation for the Texas Psychologists' Licensing Act?
ANSWER Occupations Code, Title 3, Subtitle I, Chapter 501.
Q2. Which state agency currently oversees the Texas State Board of
Examiners of Psychologists? ANSWER The Texas Behavioral Health
Executive Council (BHEC).
Q3. What is the definition of "practice of psychology" under Texas
law? ANSWER The observation, description, evaluation, interpretation,
and modification of human behavior by the application of psychological
principles, methods, and procedures for any purpose.
Q4. Is it legal for an unlicensed person to use the title "Psychologist"
in Texas? ANSWER No. Only individuals licensed by the Board may use
the title "Psychologist" when engaged in the practice of psychology.
Q5. What are the exemptions from licensure under Chapter 501?
ANSWER Exemptions include: (a) psychologists employed by federal
agencies, (b) credentialed school psychologists practicing in public
schools, (c) certain students/interns under supervision, and (d)
individuals performing psychological services under appropriate
supervision as part of a formal training program.
Q6. Can a licensed psychological associate (LPA) independently use
the title "Psychologist"? ANSWER No. Only a Licensed Psychologist (LP)
may use the title "Psychologist."
Q7. What is the minimum degree required for licensure as a
psychologist in Texas? ANSWER A doctoral degree in psychology from a
regionally accredited institution.
Q8. Must the doctoral transcript designate a major in psychology?
ANSWER Yes, for degrees conferred on or after January 1, 1979.
,Q9. What must foreign degree holders do before applying for
licensure? ANSWER Have their degree evaluated by a NACES-member
evaluation service.
Q10. How many total supervised hours are required for licensure as
a psychologist? ANSWER A minimum of 3,500 hours.
Q11. How are the 3,500 supervised hours divided? ANSWER At least
1,750 hours in a formal doctoral internship and at least 1,750 hours of
post-doctoral supervised experience.
Q12. Can practicum hours count toward the post-doctoral 1,750
hours? ANSWER Yes, under certain conditions if certified by the doctoral
program's training director as meeting Board criteria.
Q13. What percentage of practicum hours must be in "service-related
activities" to count toward post-doc hours? ANSWER At least 50%.
Q14. What percentage of practicum hours must be face-to-face
patient/client contact? ANSWER At least 25%.
Q15. What is the minimum amount of individual face-to-face
supervision required for practicum hours? ANSWER At least 25% of
the time spent in service-related activities.
Q16. What is the minimum weekly hour requirement for practicum
to count? ANSWER An average of at least 15 hours per week.
Q17. Are Industrial/Organizational (I/O) psychologists exempt from
the formal internship requirement? ANSWER Yes, but they must still
complete 3,500 total supervised hours with at least 1,750 hours post-
doctoral.
Q18. What are the two examinations required for licensure as a
psychologist? ANSWER (1) The Examination for Professional Practice in
Psychology (EPPP), and (2) the Texas Jurisprudence Examination.
Q19. What is the Texas Jurisprudence Examination? ANSWER An
open-book online exam covering Texas laws, board rules, and ethics
relevant to psychological practice.
Q20. Who administers the Texas Jurisprudence Examination?
ANSWER eStrategy Solutions, Inc., in partnership with the Board.
Q21. How long is the Jurisprudence Exam completion window?
ANSWER Two weeks (14 days) from the date of registration.
, Q22. Is the Jurisprudence Exam timed? ANSWER No, it is untimed and
may be taken over multiple sittings within the completion window.
Q23. How many questions are on the Jurisprudence Exam? ANSWER
100+ questions (the exact number may vary).
Q24. What is the minimum passing score for the Jurisprudence
Exam? ANSWER Typically 90%, though the official cutoff is defined in 22
TAC §463.31.
Q25. How long before submitting an application must the
Jurisprudence Exam be passed? ANSWER No more than 6 months prior
to submitting the application.
Q26. How many attempts are allowed to pass the Jurisprudence
Exam? ANSWER The exam must be passed within 3 attempts.
Q27. What is a Provisional Licensed Psychologist (PLP)? ANSWER A
non-renewable, 2-year license allowing practice under supervision while
completing post-doctoral hours and/or the EPPP.
Q28. Can a provisional license be renewed? ANSWER No. It is non-
renewable and valid for a maximum of 2 years.
Q29. What is the Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP)?
ANSWER A separate license for school psychologists who meet specific
education and training requirements.
Q30. What are the supervised experience requirements for an LSSP?
ANSWER At least 1,200 hours of supervised experience.
Q31. When does a psychologist license expire? ANSWER On December
31 of the year following issuance or renewal.
Q32. When does a psychological associate license expire? ANSWER
On May 31 of the year following issuance or renewal.
Q33. What happens if a license is expired for 90 days or less?
ANSWER It may be renewed by paying the renewal fee plus a late fee
equal to half the examination fee.
Q34. What happens if a license is expired for more than 90 days but
less than one year? ANSWER It may be renewed by paying all unpaid
renewal fees plus a fee equal to the full examination fee.
