82R1122 MAW-D
By: Carona S.B. No. 320
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. The heading to Section 501.259, Occupations
Code, is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 501.259. LICENSING AND SUPERVISION OF PSYCHOLOGICAL
ASSOCIATE.
SECTION 2. 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 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2011.