Tex. Occ. Code § 503.301 : OCCUPATIONS CODE — HEALTH PROFESSIONS — REGULATION OF PSYCHOLOGY AND COUNSELING — LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS — LICENSE REQUIREMENTS — License Required TEXT PDF A person may not engage in the practice of professional counseling unless the person is: (1) licensed under this chapter; or (2) exempt from this chapter under Subchapter B. Tex. Occ. Code § 503.301 Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1999.