Tex. Occ. Code Section 501.401
Grounds for Disciplinary Action

The executive council shall take disciplinary action under Subchapter G, Chapter 507 (Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council), against a license holder who:

(1)

violates this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter;

(2)

is convicted of a felony or of any offense that would be a felony under the laws of this state, or of a violation of a law involving moral turpitude;

(3)

uses drugs or alcohol to an extent that affects the person’s professional competency;

(4)

engages in fraud or deceit in connection with services provided as a psychologist;

(5)

except as provided by Section 501.263 (Temporary License):

(A)

aids or abets the practice of psychology by a person not licensed under this chapter in representing that the person is licensed under this chapter;

(B)

represents that the person is licensed under this chapter to practice psychology when the person is not licensed; or

(C)

practices psychology in this state without a license under this chapter or without being qualified for an exemption under Section 501.004 (Applicability); or

(6)

commits an act for which liability exists under Chapter 81 (Sexual Exploitation by Mental Health Services Provider), Civil Practice and Remedies Code.

Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.

Amended by:

Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 2.023, eff. September 1, 2019.

Source: Section 501.401 — Grounds for Disciplinary Action, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.501.htm#501.401 (accessed May 26, 2025).

501.001
Short Title 501.002
Definitions 501.003
Definition: Practice of Psychology 501.004
Applicability 501.051
Board Membership 501.052
Eligibility of Public Members 501.053
Membership Restrictions 501.054
Terms 501.055
Grounds for Removal 501.056
Per Diem 501.057
Officers 501.058
Oath of Office 501.059
Training Program for Members 501.151
General Powers and Duties of Executive Council 501.155
Voluntary Guidelines 501.158
Competency Requirements 501.251
License Required 501.252
Psychologist License Application 501.253
Provisional Status for Certain Applicants 501.256
Examinations 501.259
Licensing of Psychological Associate 501.260
Licensed Specialist in School Psychology 501.261
Form of License 501.262
Reciprocal License 501.263
Temporary License 501.264
Inactive Status 501.301
License Expiration and Renewal 501.351
General Authority to Delegate 501.352
Performance of Delegated Act Does Not Constitute Practice of Psychology 501.401
Grounds for Disciplinary Action 501.407
Remedial Continuing Education 501.408
Corrective Advertising 501.411
Remedial Plan 501.503
Criminal Penalty 501.505
Option to Order Refund 501.601
Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact 501.602
Rules Adopted Under Compact 501.603
Disclosure of Personal Information 501.1515
Board Duties 501.2525
License Qualifications

Verified:
May 26, 2025

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Original Source: Section 501.401 — Grounds for Disciplinary Action, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.501.htm#501.401 (last accessed May 10, 2025).