BILL ANALYSIS |
H.B. 142 |
By: Laubenberg |
Public Health |
Committee Report (Unamended) |
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE
The difference between the responsibilities of a psychologist and those of a psychological associate are not clearly addressed in statute. H.B. 142 seeks to address this issue by prohibiting a psychological associate from engaging in the practice of psychology unless under the supervision of a psychologist.
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RULEMAKING AUTHORITY
It is the committee's opinion that this bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, department, agency, or institution.
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ANALYSIS
H.B. 142 amends the Occupations Code to prohibit a psychological associate from engaging in the practice of psychology unless the psychological associate practices under the supervision of a psychologist. The bill makes a conforming change.
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EFFECTIVE DATE
September 1, 2011.
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