Sec. 501.401. GROUNDS FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTION  


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  • The board shall revoke or suspend a holder's license, place on probation a person whose license has been suspended, or reprimand a license holder who:

    (1) violates this chapter or a rule adopted by the board;

    (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:

    (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; or

    (6) commits an act for which liability exists under Chapter 81, Civil Practice and Remedies Code.

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