# Tex. Occupations Code § 501.051: BOARD MEMBERSHIP

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Coc_C501_S501.051

## Section

- **Citation:** Tex. Occupations Code § 501.051
- **Heading:** BOARD MEMBERSHIP
- **Jurisdiction:** Texas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 501 / Section 501.051

## Text

(a) The Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists consists of nine members appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate as follows:

(1) four psychologist members who have engaged in independent practice, teaching, or research in psychology for at least five years;

(2) two psychological associate members who have been licensed as psychological associates under this chapter for at least five years; and

(3) three members who represent the public.

(a-1) One of the members appointed under Subsection (a)(1) or (a)(2) must practice as a school psychologist under Section 501.260.

(b) To ensure adequate representation on the board of the diverse fields of psychology, the governor in making appointments under Subsection (a)(1) shall appoint:

(1) at least two members who provide psychological services;

(2) at least one member who conducts research in the field of psychology; and

(3) at least one member who teaches as a member of the faculty of a psychological training institution.

(c) Each member of the board must be a citizen of the United States.

(d) Appointments to the board shall be made without regard to the race, color, disability, sex, religion, age, or national origin of the appointee.

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