Section 501.004 - Applicability(a) This chapter does not apply to:(1) the activity or service of a person, or the use of an official title by the person, who is employed as a psychologist or psychological associate by a regionally accredited institution of higher education if the person performs duties the person is employed by the institution to perform within the confines of the institution;(2) the activity or service of a student, intern, or resident in psychology if: (A) the person is pursuing a course of study to prepare for the profession of psychology under qualified supervision in a recognized training institution or facility;(B) the activity or service is part of the person's supervised course of study; and(C) the person is designated as a "psychological intern," as a "psychological trainee," or by another title that clearly indicates the person's training status;(3) the activity or service of a licensed professional, other than a person licensed under this chapter, if: (A) the activity or service is permitted under the person's license; and(B) the person does not represent that the person is a psychologist or describe the service provided by using the term "psychological";(4) the activity or service of a recognized member of the clergy who is acting within the person's ministerial capabilities if the person does not:(A) represent that the person is a psychologist; or(B) describe the service provided by using the term "psychological";(5) the voluntary activity or service of a person employed by or working on behalf of a charitable nonprofit organization if the person does not:(A) represent that the person is a psychologist; or(B) describe the service provided by using the term "psychological"; or(6) the activity or service of a person who is employed by a governmental agency if the person: (A) performs duties the person is employed by the agency to perform within the confines of the agency; and(B) does not represent that the person is a psychologist.(b) For purposes of Subsection (a)(3), a licensed professional includes:(4) a licensed vocational nurse;(5) an occupational therapist;(6) a licensed social worker;(7) a licensed professional counselor;(9) a licensed marriage and family therapist; and(10) a licensed chemical dependency counselor.(c) This chapter does not authorize the practice of medicine as defined by the laws of this state.Amended by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 883,Sec. 2, eff. 6/14/2013. Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1999.