Tex. Occ. Code Section 454.006
Practice of Occupational Therapy

(a)

In this section, “diagnosis” means the identification of a disease from its symptoms.

(b)

A person practices occupational therapy if the person:

(1)

evaluates or treats a person whose ability to perform the tasks of living is threatened or impaired by developmental deficits, the aging process, environmental deprivation, sensory impairment, physical injury or illness, or psychological or social dysfunction;

(2)

uses therapeutic goal-directed activities to:

(A)

evaluate, prevent, or correct physical or emotional dysfunction; or

(B)

maximize function in a person’s life; or

(3)

applies therapeutic goal-directed activities in treating patients on an individual basis, in groups, or through social systems, by means of direct or monitored treatment or consultation.

(c)

The practice of occupational therapy does not include diagnosis or psychological services of the type typically performed by a licensed psychologist.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.

Source: Section 454.006 — Practice of Occupational Therapy, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.­454.­htm#454.­006 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

454.001
Short Title 454.002
Definitions 454.003
Application of Sunset Act 454.004
Conflict with Other Law 454.005
Applicability 454.006
Practice of Occupational Therapy 454.007
Use of Title of Doctor 454.051
Board Membership 454.052
Public Member Eligibility 454.053
Membership Restrictions 454.054
Terms 454.055
Grounds for Removal 454.056
Per Diem 454.057
Officers 454.058
Meetings 454.059
Training 454.060
Civil Liability 454.101
General Powers and Duties 454.102
Rules 454.103
Rules Regarding Advertising or Competitive Bidding 454.104
Fees 454.105
Employees 454.106
List of License Holders 454.107
Board Duties Regarding Complaints 454.108
Negotiated Rulemaking 454.151
Public Interest Information 454.152
Record of Complaints 454.153
General Rules Involving Complaint Investigation and Disposition 454.154
Public Participation 454.201
License Required 454.202
Application 454.203
Qualifications for Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Assistant License 454.204
Educational Requirements 454.205
Foreign-trained Applicants 454.207
License Examination 454.210
Provisional License 454.211
Temporary License 454.212
Inactive Status 454.213
Accepted Practice 454.214
Display of License and Renewal Certificate 454.216
License by Endorsement 454.217
Criminal History Record Information for License Issuance 454.251
License Expiration 454.252
Renewal of License 454.253
Renewal of Expired License by Out-of-state Practitioner 454.254
Mandatory Continuing Education 454.255
Criminal History Record Information Requirement for License Renewal 454.301
Grounds for Denial of License or Discipline of License Holder 454.302
Procedures for Disciplinary Action 454.303
Issuance of License After Denial 454.304
Informal Proceedings 454.305
Emergency Suspension 454.306
Subpoena 454.351
Injunctive Relief 454.352
Monitoring of License Holder 454.353
Civil Penalty 454.354
Recovery of Costs and Fees 454.355
Criminal Offense 454.1061
Place of Employment 454.3025
Schedule of Sanctions 454.3521
Administrative Penalty
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Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

§ 454.006’s source at texas​.gov