Sec. 502.251. LICENSE REQUIRED. (a) A person may not practice as a marriage and family therapist unless the person holds a license under this chapter or is exempt under Section 502.004.
(b) A person may not use the title "licensed marriage and family therapist" or "licensed marriage and family therapist associate," as appropriate, unless the person is licensed under this chapter.
(c) A person may not use a title that implies that the person is licensed or certified in marriage and family therapy unless the person is:
(1) licensed under this chapter; or
(2) authorized to perform marriage and family therapy in the course and scope of another license issued under a law of this state.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 14.254(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling
Chapter 502 - Marriage and Family Therapists
Subchapter F. License Requirements and Exemptions
Section 502.251. License Required
Section 502.252. License Application
Section 502.253. Application Review; Eligibility Examination
Section 502.254. License Examination
Section 502.2541. Jurisprudence Examination
Section 502.2545. Waiver of Examination for Certain Applicants
Section 502.257. Issuance of License
Section 502.258. Temporary License
Section 502.259. Provisional License