Relating to the prescriptive authority of certain psychologists; authorizing a fee.

SB 2999 amends Texas law to define the "practice of psychology" to include prescribing medications for certain conditions, enabling qualified psychologists to obtain prescriptive authority. The bill directly affects licensed psychologists who complete additional certification and their patients seeking medication-assisted mental health treatment. Key provisions include updating the definition of psychological practice to explicitly cover prescribing, and authorizing a fee for the certification process required to gain this authority. The bill does not change existing prescribing rules for physicians but creates a new pathway for psychologists meeting specific training standards.