Part 31. TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF DIETITIANS
The Texas State Board of Examiners of Dietitians (board) adopts an amendment to §711.2, concerning the licensing and regulation of dietitians. Specifically, the amendment covers late renewal fees. The amendment is adopted without changes to the proposed text as published in the May 25, 2007, issue of the Texas Register (32 TexReg 2818), and the section will not be republished.
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE
The amendment relating to late renewal fees is required by statutory changes to Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 701, by House Bill 1155, passed during the 79th Legislature, Regular Session, 2005.
SECTION-BY-SECTION SUMMARY
The amendment to §711.2 reflects the change in the method of calculating the late renewal fee in accordance with Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 701, specifically §701.301(d). The statute provides that a person whose license has been expired for 90 days or less may renew the license by paying to the board a fee that is equal to 1-1/4 times the amount of the renewal fee. The statute further provides that if a person's license has been expired for more than 90 days, but less than one year, the person may renew the license by paying to the board a fee that is equal to 1-1/2 times the amount of the renewal fee. The late renewal fees adjustment in the amendment complies with the statutory directive.
COMMENTS
The board did not receive any comments regarding the proposed rules during the comment period.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY
The amendment is authorized by Occupations Code, §701.152, which authorizes the board to adopt rules necessary for the performance of the board's duties.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on August 3, 2007.
TRD-200703384
Janet Hall
Acting Chair
Texas State Board of Examiners of Dietitians
Effective date: September 1, 2007
Proposal publication date: May 25, 2007
For further information, please call: (512) 458-7111 x6972