Relating to the regulation of art therapy, including the establishment of the Texas Art Therapy Board and the duties of the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council; requiring an occupational license; creating a criminal offense; imposing a fee.
This bill establishes the Texas Art Therapy Board to regulate art therapy practice in Texas. It requires art therapists to obtain an occupational license, creates a fee structure for licensing, and defines the scope of practice for licensed professionals. The bill also creates a criminal offense for practicing art therapy without a license, aiming to protect the public by ensuring practitioners meet specific qualifications and standards.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2025
Last action Feb 24, 2025
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4
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Committee
1
Feb 24, 2025
Committee
Referred to Business & Commerce
upper
Feb 24, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Royce West
DDemocratic
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