The Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists adopts an amendment to rule §463.11, Licensed Psychologists without changes to the proposed text published in the June 21, 2019, issue of the Texas Register (44 TexReg 3065) and will not be republished.

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

The amendment as adopted is necess ary to reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens on applicants, particularly those who delay entering the workforce.

No comments were received regarding the adoption of the amended rule.

The amended rule is adopted under Tex. Occ. 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.