The Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists adopts an amendment to §463.1, Types of Licensure, without changes to the proposed text as published in the October 2, 2015, issue of the Texas Register (40 TexReg 6827). The amended rule will not be republished.

The amendment is being adopted to ensure the protection and safety of the public.

The amendment as adopted will prevent duplicate provisions, and assist with the consolidation and clarification of rules related to supervision under Board Rule §465.2

No comments were received regarding the adoption of the amendment.

The amendment is adopted 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.