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Key Facts: TX Psych Juris Exam
70%
Passing Score
BHEC requirement
40h/2yr
CE Required
Biennial renewal
6h Ethics
Ethics CE
Including BHEC rules
$5,000
Max Penalty
Per violation
2019
BHEC Created
HB 1501, 86th Leg
The TX Psych Juris exam (TJE) covers the Psychologists' Licensing Act, BHEC/TSBEP regulatory structure, Texas Health & Safety Code Ch. 611 (confidentiality), mandatory reporting to DFPS within 48 hours, permissive duty to warn with immunity, 40 CE hours/2 years with 6 hours ethics and 2 hours cultural diversity, PLP supervision requirements, and SOAH hearing procedures.
About the TX Psych Juris Exam
The Texas Jurisprudence Exam (TJE) for psychologists tests knowledge of the Texas Psychologists' Licensing Act, BHEC rules, Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 611 (mental health confidentiality), mandatory reporting to DFPS, the permissive duty to warn framework, license types (LP, LPA, LSSP, PLP), supervision requirements, telehealth standards, and the APA Ethics Code as adopted by BHEC.
Questions
100 scored questions
Time Limit
2 hours
Passing Score
70%
Exam Fee
Varies (Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC))
TX Psych Juris Exam Content Outline
Texas Psychologists' Licensing Act & BHEC Rules
Occupations Code, BHEC authority (est. 2019), TSBEP advisory role, license types (LP, LPA, LSSP, PLP), CE requirements including 6h ethics and 2h cultural diversity
Mandatory Reporting & Duty to Warn
Child abuse reporting to DFPS within 48 hours, elder/disabled adult reporting, permissive duty to warn with immunity (HSC § 611.004), Tarasoff comparison
Confidentiality & Privilege
Texas Health & Safety Code Chapter 611, Rules of Evidence Rule 510, HIPAA compliance, record retention (5 years adults, age 21 for minors)
Supervision & License Types
PLP supervision requirements (weekly face-to-face), LPA supervision, LSSP scope, supervisor BHEC approval process
APA Ethics Code & Enforcement
APA Ethics Code as adopted by BHEC, SOAH hearing process, administrative penalties up to $5,000, Sunset Commission review
How to Pass the TX Psych Juris Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 70%
- Exam length: 100 questions
- Time limit: 2 hours
- Exam fee: Varies
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- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Texas Jurisprudence Exam (TJE) for psychologists?
The TJE is a state-specific exam administered through BHEC that tests knowledge of Texas psychology laws and rules. All applicants for psychologist licensure in Texas must pass the TJE in addition to the EPPP. It covers the Psychologists' Licensing Act, BHEC rules, Texas Health and Safety Code, and related statutes.
How many CE hours does Texas require for psychologist license renewal?
Texas requires 40 CE hours per biennial renewal period. This must include at least 6 hours in ethics (covering BHEC rules and the Texas Psychologists' Licensing Act) and at least 2 hours in cultural diversity or human diversity topics.
Does Texas have a mandatory duty to warn like the Tarasoff rule?
No. Unlike California's Tarasoff ruling, Texas does not impose a mandatory duty to warn. Instead, Texas Health and Safety Code § 611.004 provides permissive authority for psychologists to break confidentiality when a client presents a probability of imminent harm, along with immunity for good-faith disclosures.
What is the role of BHEC in regulating Texas psychologists?
BHEC (Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council), created in 2019, oversees the regulation of psychologists and other behavioral health professionals in Texas. The former TSBEP now serves as an advisory board to BHEC for psychology-specific matters. BHEC holds final regulatory and enforcement authority.