The Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists proposes an amendment to §463.11, concerning Licensed Psychologist. The amendment is being proposed in order to clarify the requirements necessary to obtain licensure and to provide more flexibility to meet Texas licensing requirements for those individuals who have been actively licensed in other jurisdictions for at least 15 years and are in good standing.

Sherry L. Lee, Executive Director, has determined that for the first five-year period the rule is in effect there will be no fiscal implications for state or local government as a result of enforcing or administering the rule.

Ms. Lee also has determined that for each year of the first five years the rule is in effect the public benefit anticipated as a result of enforcing the rule will be to ensure that only qualified and competent applicants receive licensure and to allow greater access to qualified and experienced psychologists who are in good standing with other jurisdictions. There will be no effect on small businesses. There is no anticipated economic cost to persons who are required to comply with the amended rule as proposed.

Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Janice C. Alvarez, Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-450, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-7700.

This amendment is proposed under Texas Occupations Code, Title 3, Subtitle I, Chapter 501, which provides the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists with the authority to make all rules, not inconsistent with the Constitution and Laws of this State, which are reasonably necessary for the proper performance of its duties and regulations of proceedings before it.

The proposed amendment does not affect other statutes, articles or codes.