Texas HB5537 expands the prescriptive authority of certain psychologists, including issuing prescription certificates and setting guidelines for.

HB5537 amends the Texas Occupations Code to allow certain psychologists to prescribe psychotropic medications. It establishes a process for issuing prescription certificates to qualified psychologists, including those who have completed specific training and have a certain number of years of experience. The bill also sets requirements for the supervision of psychologists by clinicians, limits their liability, and outlines disciplinary actions for violations. It mandates that psychologists notify primary care practitioners when prescribing or changing psychotropic medication dosages.

Texas HB5537 expands the prescriptive authority of certain psychologists, including issuing prescription certificates and setting guidelines for.

HB5537 amends the Texas Occupations Code to allow certain psychologists to prescribe psychotropic medications. It establishes a process for issuing prescription certificates to qualified psychologists, including those who have completed specific training and have a certain number of years of experience. The bill also sets requirements for the supervision of psychologists by clinicians, limits their liability, and outlines disciplinary actions for violations. It mandates that psychologists notify primary care practitioners when prescribing or changing psychotropic medication dosages.