Council posts RFP to develop Texas psychology licensure exam; multi‑year timeline expected

Jun 17, 2026

The council approved an RFP to develop and validate a Texas psychology licensure exam, with staff estimating substantial costs driven by item writing and validation work; earliest practical exam availability is projected in 2029–2030 under a robust schedule.

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The council voted to post a request for proposals to create and administer a Texas psychology licensure exam. Mr. Roig and project staff summarized the scope of work, stakeholder outreach and survey results used to design the exam and warned that major cost drivers are stakeholder item‑writing panels and an extensive validation process that requires broad beta testing.

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