The Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists adopts amendment to §473.2, Examination Fees (Non-Refundable) without changes to the proposed text published in the September 29, 2017 issue of the Texas Register (42 TexReg 5226) and will not be republished.

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

The amendment as adopted is necessary because the agency no longer has the resources needed to administer the oral examination. Without these changes, doctoral level applicants otherwise qualified for independent practice would be unable to achieve licensure as a psychologist.

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.