HB 1462
87-0 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al.
Relating to the prescriptive authority of certain psychologists; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1697
87-0 (2021)
Author: Raney, John
Relating to the provision of sex offender treatment by certain physicians and psychologists.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 3626
87-0 (2021)
Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the licensing of marriage and family therapists, marriage and family therapist associates, professional counselors, professional counselor associates, and social workers, including certain out-of-state applicants.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 3667
87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the establishment of the School Psychologists Shortage Task Force.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3728
87-0 (2021)
Author: Button, Angie
Relating to a school psychologist licensed under the Occupations Code.
House: Public Health
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 3977
87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the emergency detention of certain persons with a mental illness or cognitive disability and the scope of an order for psychoactive medication for certain patients under court-ordered mental health services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4083
87-0 (2021)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to the assignment of certain behavioral health professionals to a public school campus.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4212
87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to procedures regarding defendants who are or may be persons with a mental illness or intellectual disability.
House: Corrections
Received from the House
SB 1511
87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the emergency detention of certain persons with a mental illness or cognitive disability and the scope of an order for psychoactive medication for certain patients under court-ordered mental health services.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 471
86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to required suicide prevention training for certain health care practitioners.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1092
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the prescriptive authority of certain psychologists; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1501
86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, PonchoSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the creation of the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council and to the continuation and transfer of the regulation of psychologists, marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, and social workers to the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council; providing civil and administrative penalties; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1899
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, GregSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the revocation or denial of certain health care professional licenses and the reporting of the grounds for revocation or denial.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3220
86-0 (2019)
Author: Allison, Steve
Relating to repayment of certain mental health professional education loans.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4014
86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the licensing and regulation of school psychologists.
House: Public Health
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 4515
86-0 (2019)
Author: Raney, John
Relating to the provision of sex offender treatment by certain physicians and psychologists.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
SB 85
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the regulation of the conduct of certain counseling professions.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 268
86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the prescriptive authority of certain psychologists; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 611
86-0 (2019)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council and to the continuation and transfer of the regulation of psychologists, marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, and social workers to the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council; providing civil and administrative penalties; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 12
85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to individuals who are or may be persons with a mental illness or an intellectual disability and who are or have been involved with the court system.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 353
85-0 (2017)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the assignment of certain behavioral health professionals to certain public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 593
85-0 (2017)
Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.
Relating to the prescriptive authority of certain psychologists; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 627
85-0 (2017)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the regulation of licensed specialists in school psychology.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2357
85-0 (2017)
Author: Cosper, Scott
Relating to certain practice locations for licensed specialists in school psychology.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2502
85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the definition of "non-physician mental health professional" for purposes of the Texas Mental Health Code.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2898
85-0 (2017)
Author: Gonzales, Larry
Relating to the creation of the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council and to the continuation and transfer of the regulation of sex offender treatment providers, psychologists, marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, chemical dependency counselors, and social workers to the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council; providing civil and administrative penalties; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3266
85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the conduct that constitutes the practice of psychology.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 3408
85-0 (2017)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to required suicide prevention training for certain health care practitioners.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3853
85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the availability of certain behavioral health professionals at certain public schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3856
85-0 (2017)
Author: Rinaldi, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the conduct of certain counseling professions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 311
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council and to the continuation and transfer of the regulation of sex offender treatment providers, psychologists, marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, chemical dependency counselors, and social workers to the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council; providing civil and administrative penalties; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1183
85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Price, Four
Relating to procedures regarding criminal defendants who are or may be persons with a mental illness or an intellectual disability and to the period for which a person may be committed to receive certain temporary mental health services.
House: Public Health Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1240
85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the prescriptive authority of certain psychologists; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1770
85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the regulation of licensed specialists in school psychology.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2001
85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the conduct that constitutes the practice of psychology.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 2096
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the regulation of the conduct of certain counseling professions.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 114
85-1 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council and to the continuation and transfer of the regulation of sex offender treatment providers, psychologists, marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, chemical dependency counselors, and social workers to the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council; providing civil and administrative penalties; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
HB 1241
84-0 (2015)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Relating to student loan repayment assistance for certain mental health professionals.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1434
84-0 (2015)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to the assignment of certain behavioral health professionals and school counselors to a public school campus.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1924
84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the authority of a psychologist to delegate certain care to an intern.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2434
84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to student loan repayment assistance for certain mental health professionals.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
SB 239
84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to student loan repayment assistance for certain mental health professionals.
House: Public Health Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 546
84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, Kevin | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a psychologist to delegate certain care to an intern.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
HB 646
83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Diane | et. al.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the requirements for members appointed to the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 807
83-0 (2013)
Author: Zerwas, JohnSponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the practice of psychology; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 808
83-0 (2013)
Author: Zerwas, JohnSponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the authority of a psychologist to delegate the provision of certain care to a person under the psychologist's supervision, including a person training to become a psychologist.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 920
83-0 (2013)
Author: Gonzalez, Naomi
Relating to the qualifications for counselors for battering intervention and prevention programs in certain counties.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1418
83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to examination requirements for wards and proposed wards in certain guardianship matters.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 1657
83-0 (2013)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the use of certain professional titles by licensed specialists in school psychology.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
HB 2572
83-0 (2013)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the qualifications of certain experts authorized to examine a defendant and testify as to the issue of the defendant's sanity or insanity in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3635
83-0 (2013)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the assignment of a licensed psychologist or professional counselor to a public school campus.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 258
83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the authority of a psychologist to delegate the provision of certain care to a person under the psychologist's supervision, including a person training to become a psychologist.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 528
83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to examination requirements for wards and proposed wards in certain guardianship matters.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 899
82-0 (2011)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the use of certain professional titles by licensed specialists in school psychology.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3146
82-0 (2011)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to consent for treatment for chemical dependency in a treatment facility and required training for the facility's intake personnel.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 3406
82-0 (2011)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the authority of a psychologist to delegate certain acts to a person under the psychologist's supervision.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 709
82-0 (2011)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the use of certain professional titles by psychologists.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1448
82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to consent for treatment for chemical dependency in a treatment facility and required training for the facility's intake personnel.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 2023
81-0 (2009)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to the authority of a psychologist to delegate certain acts to a person under the psychologist's supervision.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2288
81-0 (2009)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to license requirements for certain government employees.
House: Corrections
No action taken in committee
HB 4181
81-0 (2009)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to student loan repayment assistance for certain professionals employed by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 1546
80-0 (2007)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to the authority of a psychologist to delegate certain acts to a person under the psychologist's supervision.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 122
79-0 (2005)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to services provided by certain mental health professionals under the Medicaid program.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2132
78-0 (2003)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the subpoena authority of the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.
House: Public Health Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
HB 3451
78-0 (2003)
Author: Noriega, Rick
Relating to the prescriptive authority of certain psychologists.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 108
78-1 (2003)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to services provided by psychologists and marriage and family therapists under the Medicaid program.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 124
78-1 (2003)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to availability of certain services under the Medicaid program and making an appropriation.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
SB 60
78-1 (2003)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to availability of certain services under the Medicaid program and making an appropriation.
Filed
HB 6
78-3 (2003)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to services provided by certain mental health professionals under the Medicaid program.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
SB 15
78-3 (2003)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to services provided by certain mental health professionals under the Medicaid program.
Filed
HB 410
77-0 (2001)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to public access to certain information regarding psychologists.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 556
77-0 (2001)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to public access to certain information regarding certain health care professionals.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
SB 818
77-0 (2001)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the prescriptive authority of certain psychologists.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 939
76-0 (1999)
Author: Hunter, Bob
Relating to the filing of reports with the secretary of state regarding persons licensed by the state.
House: Human Services
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
HB 3498
76-0 (1999)
Author: Solis, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the practice of psychological associates and psychologists.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
SB 234
76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Hunter, Bob
Relating to the filing of reports with the secretary of state regarding persons licensed by the state.
House: Human Services Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 1719
75-0 (1997)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Galloway, Michael
Relating to the regulation of psychologists and the powers and duties of the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 3410
75-0 (1997)
Author: Hirschi, John | et. al.
Relating to the practice of psychological associates and psychologists.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3417
75-0 (1997)
Author: Rodriguez, Ciro
Relating to the practice of psychological associates and psychologists.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2933
74-0 (1995)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the regulation of psychologists and the powers and duties of the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.
House: Public Health
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2991
74-0 (1995)
Author: Kubiak, Dan
Relating to the practice of psychology.
House: Public Health
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 3141
74-0 (1995)
Author: Brady, Kevin
Relating to inclusion of a psychologist on the medical advisory committee appointed by the Texas Workers Compensation Commission and the treatment of mental trauma injuries by a psychologist under the Texas workers compensation system; and declaring an emergency.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
SB 890
74-0 (1995)
Author: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the practice of psychology.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1185
74-0 (1995)
Author: Turner, Jim
Relating to the inclusion of a psychologist on the medical advisory committee appointed by the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Business & Industry
SB 1478
74-0 (1995)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the regulation of psychologists and the powers and duties of the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1661
74-0 (1995)
Author: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to the issuance of a license or certification to practice as a psychologist.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 125
73-0 (1993)
Author: Hunter, Bob
Relating to fees paid by certain psychologists.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 616
73-0 (1993)
Author: Schechter, SueSponsor: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the exemption of certain psychologists from career counseling services requirements.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 2481
73-0 (1993)
Author: Rodriguez, Ciro
Relating to the inclusion of the services of certified psychological associates in health insurance coverage.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
SB 1060
73-0 (1993)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to the regulation of psychologists, professional counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists and to the creation of a new state board to replace the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists, the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors, the Council for Social Work Certification, and the Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists; providing penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1097
73-0 (1993)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to granting licensed psychologists membership or privileges on the staff of a hospital or private mental hospital or other mental health facility; and declaring an emergency.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1424
73-0 (1993)
Author: Parker, CarlSponsor: Cain, David
Relating to the regulation of psychologists and to the continuation of the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists; providing penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/93
HB 503
72-0 (1991)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to granting a licensed psychologist membership or privileges on the staff of a hospital or private mental hospital or facility.
House: Public Health
Referred to subcommittee
HB 872
72-0 (1991)
Author: Cavazos, EddieSponsor: Green, Gene
Relating to selection of psychologists under health insurance policies.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
No action taken in subcommittee
HB 1704
72-0 (1991)
Author: Rodriguez, CiroSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the practice of psychology.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/91
HB 1706
72-0 (1991)
Author: Rodriguez, Ciro
Relating to the practice of psychology.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
SB 340
72-0 (1991)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to granting a licensed psychologist membership or privileges on the staff of a hospital or private mental hospital or facility.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Laid on table subject to call in committee
SB 1347
72-0 (1991)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to selection of psychologists under health insurance policies.
Senate: Economic Development
Left pending in subcommittee
SB 1353
72-0 (1991)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to selection of psychologists under health insurance policies.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to s/c on Insurance by President
HB 1030
71-0 (1989)
Author: Wolens, Steven
Relating to the regulation of persons licensed or certified by the State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.
House: Public Health
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 1118
71-0 (1989)
Author: Vowell, JackSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the selection of a licensed psychologist by a recipient under the Medical Assistance Program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
SB 595
71-0 (1989)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Wolens, Steven
Relating to the regulation of psychologists.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
SB 1780
71-0 (1989)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the selection of a licensed psychologist by a recipient under the Medical Assistance Program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Reported favorably w/o amendments
SCR 48
71-0 (1989)
Author: Parker, CarlSponsor: Colbert, Paul
Encouraging school districts to have a psychologist available to diagnose and treat students who suffer from emotional disturbances.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Signed by the Governor
HB 770
70-0 (1987)
Author: McDonald, Nancy
Relating to the participation of psychologists in the provision of services through health maintenance organizations.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 930
70-0 (1987)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to membership or privileges of psychologists on a hospital medical staff.
House: Public Health
Referred to subcommittee
SB 594
70-0 (1987)
Author: Uribe, Hector
Relating to membership or privileges of psychologists on a hospital medical staff
Senate: Health & Human Services
Failed to receive affirmative vote
SB 1370
70-0 (1987)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Hill, Patricia
Relating to qualification to take the examination for certification as a psychologist.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 134
70-2 (1987)
Author: Hill, Patricia
Relating to qualification to take the examination for certification as a psychologist.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 915
69-0 (1985)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the licensing and regulation of psychologists.
House: Public Health
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
SB 632
69-0 (1985)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the licensing and regulation of psychologists.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Resources
See remarks
SB 899
69-0 (1985)
Author: Uribe, Hector
Relating to eligibility for staff membership and priviledges in hospitals.
Senate: Health & Human Resources
Reported favorably with substitute
HB 1960
68-0 (1983)
Author: Messer, Bill
Relating to the confidentiality of certain medical and psychological records.
House: Public Health
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HR 449
68-0 (1983)
Author: Wright, Brad
Directing the Committee on Public Health to study the role of psychologists in the mental health commitment process.
House: Public Health
SB 939
68-0 (1983)
Author: Washington, Craig
Relating to a requirement that employees of a jail or prison and employees of a mental institution or community center take annual psychological examinations.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken
HB 550
67-0 (1981)
Author: Bock II, Bennie
Relating to continuation of the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists and regulation of psychologists.
House: Government Organization
Referred to Committee on Government Organization
HB 2204
67-0 (1981)
Author: Bryant, John W.
Relating to certification of specialties by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.
House: Government Organization
Subcommittee laid on table subject to call
HB 2205
67-0 (1981)
Author: Bryant, John W.
Relating to certification of specialties by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.
House: Government Organization
Subcommittee laid on table subject to call
SB 60
67-0 (1981)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Wilson, Ron
Relating to continuation of the Texas State Board of Examiners of Licensed Psychotherapists, formerly known as the Texas State Board of Examiners in Social Psychotherapy, and regulation of psychotherapists, formerly known as social psychotherapists.
House: Government Organization Senate: Human Resources
Considered by committee in formal meeting
SB 359
67-0 (1981)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Bock II, Bennie
Relating to continuation of the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists and regulation of providers of psychological services.
House: Government Organization Senate: Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 1172
67-0 (1981)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to certification of specialties by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.
Senate: Human Resources
Referred to Committee on Human Resources
SB 1274
67-0 (1981)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Relating to the penalty for unauthorized representation that one is a psychologist.
Senate: Human Resources
Received from the Senate
HB 247
64-0 (1975)
Author: Johnson, EddieSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the establishment of the Texas State Board of Examiners in Social Psychotherapy and its authority, duties, responsibilities, and procedures in the regulation of the profession of social psychotherapy by the State Department of Health; prescribing civil penalties; providing an appropriation.
House: Social Services Senate: Human Resources
Effective in 90 days
HB 477
64-0 (1975)
Author: Gaston, Frank
Relating to the psychotherapist-patient testimonial privilege and the nontestimonial confidentiality of communications and records between psychotherapist and patient; providing injunctive relief and civil damages.
House: Judiciary
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 1737
64-0 (1975)
Author: Vale, Bob
Relating to the certification and licensing of psychologists.
House: Health & Welfare
Referred to Committee on Health and Welfare
SB 124
64-0 (1975)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the establishment of the Texas State Board of Examiners in Social Psychotherapy and its authority, duties, responsibilities, and procedures in the regulation of the profession of social psychotherapy; prescribing civil penalties; providing an appropriation.
Senate: Human Resources
Referred to Committee on Human Resources
SB 405
64-0 (1975)
Author: Sherman, MaxSponsor: Vale, Bob
Relating to the certification and licensing of psychologists and specialties within the field of psychological services; providing the powers and duties of the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists; providing the qualifications of applicants to take examinations and to receive a license; exempting certain persons from the application of the Act; providing for hearings under certain circumstances and appeals to a district court.
House: Health & Welfare Senate: Human Resources
Effective immediately
SB 406
64-0 (1975)
Author: Sherman, Max
Relating to the right to psychological services and reimbursement for psychological services under certain policies, contracts, and certificates of group insurance and group hospital plans.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Committee on Economic Development
SB 442
64-0 (1975)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the right to psychological services and reimbursement for psychological services under certain policies, contracts, and certificates of group insurance and group hospital plans.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1536
63-0 (1973)
Author: Williams, Lindon
Relating to the establishment of the Texas State Board of Examiners in Social Psychotherapy and its authority and responsibilities; regulating the profession of social psychotherapy; prescribing civil penalties; and declaring an emergency.
House: Human Resources Senate: Administration
Reported favorably
SCR 140
63-0 (1973)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Williams, Lindon
Suspending the Joint Rules to take up H.B. 1536.
Filed without Governor's signature
SB 667
61-0 (1969)
Author: Kennard, Don
Relating to the profession of Psychology; requiring certification and licensing psychologists; establishing a Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists; making an appropriation.
SB 106
60-0 (1967)
Author: Cole, Criss
Relating to amending certain statute so as to include psychologists and psychometrists in the list or designations of special service teachers to assist eligible school districts in providing essential services for identification and evaluation of pupils assigned to special education classes; providing the formula for allotment of special service teacher units necessitated by the enlarged changes in the list of special service teachers; providing for an effective date of this Act.
HB 42
56-0 (1959)
Author: Jones, George Jerome
Relating to the profession of psychology; requiring certification of psychologists; establishing the State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.
HB 17
55-0 (1957)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to the profession of psychology; requiring certification of psychologists; establishing the State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.