Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

Public Information Requests

All requests for public information must be submitted in writing by U.S. mail, telecopier, or email, and must be addressed to the Board’s Officer for Public Information.  Requests for public information sent to agency staff other than the Board's Officer for Public Information will not receive a response.  Only written requests to the Board's Officer for Public Information trigger the Board’s obligations under the Public Information Act, and requests made via the telephone will not be accepted.  Requests for public information sent via email should be sent to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 

A request for public information should be for documents or other information that is already in existence.  The Board is not required to answer questions, perform legal research, or comply with a continuing request to supply information on a periodic basis as such information is prepared in the future. 

 

For a more thorough understanding of your rights and the Board’s obligations under the Public Information Act, please click here to download a summary of the Public Information Act.

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Military Service Members, Veterans, and Spouses

The Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists honors and supports our military personnel and veterans returning to civilian life and wishes to thank them for the sacrifices that they and their families have made on behalf of our nation. The skills that men and women acquire in the Armed Forces are valuable. These skills may benefit an individual that decides to pursue a career in psychology.

In accordance with Section 55.009, Occupations Code, the Board provides notice that it has adopted rules that:

• Assist active duty, former and retired military personnel to receive the credit they earned for military training and education;
• Extend renewal dates for military personnel, veterans, and spouses;
• Recognize prior licensure in this state;
• Recognize substantially equivalent licensure from other jurisdictions; and
• Waive application and examination fees for military personnel, veterans, and spouses.

Current and prospective licensees are encouraged to review Board rules 463.30, 471.6, 473.1, and 473.2 to review the various options available to military personnel, veterans, and spouses.

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Sunset Review of the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

The Sunset Review of the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists has begun, and the Sunset Commission has requested that every Texan take this opportunity to suggest ways in which the mission and operations of the Board can be strengthened.  The Board would also take this opportunity to encourage stakeholders and the public alike to review its Self Evaluation Report and offer any comments or suggestions to the Sunset Commission regarding improvements needed to the agency's mission or operations.

A brief description of the Sunset Review process can be obtained by downloading the TSBEP Sunset Review Announcement, or by visiting the Sunset Commission's webpage.  This information will also provide you with directions on how to submit comments or suggestions to the Sunset Commission. 

All comments or suggestions should be made on or before July 15, 2016, if possible.

 

 

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