Psychology · TX
Can a Licensed Psychologist transfer a license to Texas as a military spouse?
Data as of May 2026|Source: Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT) commission + DOJ Servicemembers Initiative
Published by the Honest MOS Editorial DeskVerified against DoD/.gov sourcesUpdated May 2026Editorial standards
✓ Yes — compact transfer
Yes. Texas is a member of the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT), so a Licensed Psychologist holding a multistate/compact license can practice in TX without re-applying. PSYPACT is robust for psychologist spouses — covers both telehealth and temp in-person across nearly 40 states.
Your psychology licensing board in Texas
Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists (Behavioral Health Executive Council)
bhec.texas.gov/texas-state-board-of-examiners-of-psychologists/applying-for-a-psychology-license ↗Texas military-spouse provision
Military spouses may qualify under alternate psychology licensing requirements when licensed in a state determined to have substantially equivalent qualifications, per Texas Occupations Code 463.20.
Official source ↗About the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT)
For licensed psychologists. Allows telepsychology and temporary in-person practice across member jurisdictions.
Official compact site ↗All Psychology member states
39 jurisdictions. Tap any to check that destination for this profession.