{"data":{"id":"us-tx/tex.-occupations-code-503.2015","jurisdiction":"us-tx","citation":"Tex. Occupations Code § 503.2015","heading":"BOARD DUTIES.","body":"The board shall propose to the executive council:\n(1) rules regarding:\n(A) the qualifications necessary to obtain a license, including rules limiting an applicant's eligibility for a license based on the applicant's criminal history;\n(B) the scope of practice of and standards of care and ethical practice for professional counseling; and\n(C) continuing education requirements for license holders; and\n(2) a schedule of sanctions for violations of this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter.\nAdded by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 2.062, eff. September 1, 2019.","path":["OCCUPATIONS CODE","TITLE 3. HEALTH PROFESSIONS","SUBTITLE I. REGULATION OF PSYCHOLOGY AND COUNSELING","CHAPTER 503. LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS","SUBCHAPTER E. POWERS AND DUTIES"],"source_url":"https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.503.htm#503.2015","current_through":"89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-27T01:47:31Z","sha256":"a7d31aa76e2bdf43c9c3bc617d3f771de76440b4ae61dc6f672e1e8f37562ab4","source_id":"us-tx","stale":false,"prev":"us-tx/tex.-occupations-code-503.201","next":"us-tx/tex.-occupations-code-503.208"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}