81R2258 BEF-D By: Laubenberg H.B. No. 858 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to the practice of psychological associates. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 501.259, Occupations Code, is amended by adding Subsection (c) to read as follows: (c) A psychological associate may not engage in the practice of psychology unless the psychological associate practices under the supervision of a psychologist. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2009.