Publications for Texas Mental Health Professionals

The Texas Psychological Association is proud to have published two resources designed to support students, practitioners, and educators navigating the intersection of psychology and law in Texas. Both are in digital format for easy access wherever you work or study.

Cases on Mental Health Law in Texas, 1st edition

Edited by Ray Hays, Ph.D., J.D., Ollie J. Seay, Ph.D., and Carl N. Edwards, J.D., Ph.D.

This carefully curated casebook brings together judicial decisions that directly impact the work of mental health professionals. With a focus on Texas cases—plus select rulings from other jurisdictions relevant to practice in our state—this book offers both students and practitioners a practical lens into how courts view issues central to mental health care.

  • For Students: An accessible supplement to courses in mental health law and ethics, helping future clinicians understand the legal reasoning that shapes professional standards.
  • For Practitioners: A guide to real-world situations—treatment decisions, family interactions, and professional dilemmas—framed through actual court rulings. Each case includes an introduction and précis, so you can quickly identify relevant issues and apply them to your practice.

Price: $35.50

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TEXAS LAW and the Practice of Psychology, 13th Edition

Edited by Ollie J. Seay, Ph.D., J. Ray Hays, Ph.D., J.D., and Carl N. Edwards, J.D., Ph.D.

A trusted reference for decades, this edition compiles key statutes, Attorney General opinions, and licensing rules from the Texas Occupations Code, the Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC), and the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists (TSBEP).

  • Historical Reference: Provides context for how Texas law has evolved in regulating psychology and mental health care.
  • Professional Insight: Edited by leaders in psychology and law whose scholarship and advocacy have shaped the field.
  • Supporting the Profession: Every purchase supports the mission of the Texas Psychological Association to protect, advance, and celebrate psychology in Texas.

Price: $49.99

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