Update) Texas Licensure, Supervision & Regulatory Guide | Q&A | Grade
A | 100% Correct (Verified Answers) – Texas SLP Program
Subject: Speech-Language Pathology Jurisprudence – Texas Licensure Requirements, Supervision
Standards, Continuing Education, Ethics, Telehealth Regulations
Source: Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), Texas Occupations Code, ASHA
Guidelines, State Rules
Format: Q&A Guide with Legal & Clinical Rationale | 100% Verified for Texas SLP Jurisprudence Exam
Preparation
1: A licensee must maintain a record of his or her continuing education experiences for
how many years?
Correct Answer: 3 years
1. Records must be kept for 3 years in case of audit by the licensing board.
2. This includes certificates of completion, CEU transcripts, and attendance logs.
3. Failure to produce records upon audit may result in disciplinary action.
2: A supervisor of an intern or assistant shall verify: (a) the intern or assistant holds a valid
license (b) the supervisor has been approved by the department (c) the intern or assistant
is qualified to perform the procedure (d) all of the above
Correct Answer: (d) all of the above
1. The supervisor must ensure all three conditions are met before delegating tasks.
2. Verifying valid license ensures legal compliance; supervisor approval ensures qualifications.
3. Confirming procedure qualification protects client safety and prevents scope violations.
3: A SLPA license is valid for how many years from the date of issuance?
Correct Answer: 2 years from the date of issuance
1. Texas SLPA licenses have a 2-year renewal cycle.
2. Renewal requires continuing education and payment of fees.
3. Expired licenses cannot be used to practice; reinstatement requires additional steps.
, 4: What level of education is required for a SLP license?
Correct Answer: master's degree
1. Texas requires a master's degree in communication sciences and disorders or equivalent.
2. The degree must be from an accredited institution (ASHA CAA accreditation preferred).
3. Official transcripts must document degree conferral.
5: How many segments should a SLP internship be divided into?
Correct Answer: 3 segments
1. The 1,260-hour internship is divided into 3 segments for progressive skill development.
2. Each segment requires supervision and documentation of competencies.
3. Segments allow for evaluation of readiness for independent practice.
6: How many hours of continuing education must a dual audiologist and SLP license
holder complete to renew their dual license?
Correct Answer: 30 hours
1. Dual license holders must complete 30 CE hours total for each renewal period.
2. Hours must include both speech-language pathology and audiology content areas.
3. At least 2 hours must be in ethics.
7: T/F: If the SLP intern's supervisor ceases supervision, the intern shall stop practicing
immediately
Correct Answer: true
1. An intern cannot practice without a supervising SLP as required by law.
2. The intern must stop all client services until a new supervisor is approved.
3. Practicing without supervision is a violation of the license terms.
8: A SLP license is valid for how many years from the date of issuance?
Correct Answer: 2 years after
1. Texas SLP licenses are valid for 2 years from the date of issuance.
2. Renewal requires 20 CE hours (10 for interns) and jurisprudence exam completion.
3. Licensees may renew online before the expiration date.