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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
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AN ACT
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relating to including certain licensed physician assistants in the |
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definition of non-physician mental health professional for |
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purposes of certain provisions applicable to non-physician mental |
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health professionals. |
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. Section 571.003(15), Health and Safety Code, is |
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amended to read as follows: |
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(15) "Non-physician mental health professional" |
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means: |
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(A) a psychologist licensed to practice in this |
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state and designated as a health-service provider; |
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(B) a registered nurse with a master's or |
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doctoral degree in psychiatric nursing; |
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(C) a licensed clinical social worker; |
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(D) a licensed professional counselor licensed |
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to practice in this state; [or] |
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(E) a licensed marriage and family therapist |
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licensed to practice in this state; or |
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(F) a physician assistant licensed to practice in |
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this state who has expertise in psychiatry or is currently working |
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in a mental health facility. |
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SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2021. |