Texas SB2999 establishes conditions for psychologists to obtain and maintain prescriptive authority for psychotropic medications.

SB2999 amends the Texas Occupations Code to allow certain psychologists to obtain a conditional prescription certificate, subject to specific eligibility requirements. These include completing a psychopharmacology training program, a practicum, and passing a nationally recognized examination. To obtain a full prescription certificate, a psychologist must have a conditional certificate, at least two years of experience, and complete a peer review. The bill also sets rules for supervising clinicians, limits their liability, and outlines disciplinary actions for certificate holders.

Texas SB2999 establishes conditions for psychologists to obtain and maintain prescriptive authority for psychotropic medications.

SB2999 amends the Texas Occupations Code to allow certain psychologists to obtain a conditional prescription certificate, subject to specific eligibility requirements. These include completing a psychopharmacology training program, a practicum, and passing a nationally recognized examination. To obtain a full prescription certificate, a psychologist must have a conditional certificate, at least two years of experience, and complete a peer review. The bill also sets rules for supervising clinicians, limits their liability, and outlines disciplinary actions for certificate holders.