Governor Abbott Reappoints ETAMU Alum to Texas Psychology Board

Dr. Sangeeta Singg, a 1981 graduate, will serve a second term on the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.

Published on Feb. 3, 2026

Dr. Sangeeta Singg, a 1981 graduate from East Texas A&M University, has been reappointed by Governor Greg Abbott to the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists (TSBEP) for a second term ending in 2031. The TSBEP establishes qualifications for licensure and ethical standards for the practice of psychology in Texas.

Why it matters

Dr. Singg's reappointment ensures continuity of leadership on the TSBEP, which plays a crucial role in regulating the psychology profession and protecting the public in Texas. Her extensive experience as a psychology professor and program director adds valuable expertise to the board.

The details

The Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists consists of nine psychology professionals appointed by the governor. It regulates three licenses: psychologists, psychological associates, and school psychologists. Dr. Singg, who has served on the board for over a decade, will continue contributing to the board's mission of ensuring ethical and high-quality psychological services across the state.

  • Dr. Singg's second term on the TSBEP will end on October 31, 2031.

The players

Dr. Sangeeta Singg

A 1981 graduate of East Texas A&M University (known then as East Texas State University), Dr. Singg is a professor of psychology at Angelo State University, where she has served for about three decades as program director of the Graduate Counseling Psychology Program.

Governor Greg Abbott

The governor of Texas, who has reappointed Dr. Singg to the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.

Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists (TSBEP)

The board that establishes the qualifications for licensure and renewal, as well as the ethical standards of the practice of psychology in Texas. It consists of nine psychology professionals appointed by the governor and regulates three licenses: psychologists, psychological associates, and school psychologists.

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What they’re saying

“It is an honor to continue serving on the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists and to contribute to the board's mission of protecting the public by ensuring ethical and high-quality psychological services across Texas.”

— Dr. Sangeeta Singg (East Texas A&M University)

What’s next

Dr. Singg's second term on the TSBEP will end on October 31, 2031, at which point the governor will need to make a new appointment to the board.

The takeaway

Dr. Singg's reappointment to the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists ensures continuity of leadership and expertise on the board, which plays a crucial role in regulating the psychology profession and protecting the public in Texas.