PART 3. TEXAS BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS
CHAPTER 75. RULES OF PRACTICE
22 TAC §75.7
The Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners (Board)
proposes an amendment to §75.7, concerning Required Fees and
Charges, to adopt two new fees and to increase one existing fee: (1)
a new $150 initial fee for applying for a chiropractic college faculty
license; (2) a new $135 annual renewal fee for renewing a chiropractic
college faculty license; and (3) an increase in the annual continuing
education course approval fee from $25 to $165. The Board also proposes
to update the graphic contained in §75.7(a), which lists agency
fees, with the fee changes referenced above. The proposed fee changes
would become effective 20 days after adoption by the Board. The estimated
effective date is estimated to be on or near September 2, 2009.
The Board considered whether it could provide these services without
the adoption of additional or increased fees but determined that the
fees are necessary for the Board to cover its costs and to generate
sufficient revenue as required by the Texas Legislature and to implement
House Bill 3450, relating to temporary faculty license for teaching
chiropractic.
Glenn Parker, Executive Director, has determined that for the first
five-year period the amended rule is in effect there will be no fiscal
impact for local government as a result of enforcing or administering
the rule. There will be no costs to the general public. There will
be no costs to small or micro-businesses other than to Texas Chiropractic
College and Parker College of Chiropractic, or to their faculty members,
or to groups or individuals that wish to apply for the Board's approval
of continuing education courses. The cost to each chiropractic college
in Texas (or to individual faculty members) would be $150 for each
original faculty license and $135 for each annual renewal of a faculty
license. The cost to each provider of Board-approved chiropractic
continuing education courses would be an additional $140 per year
for each course approved by the Board.
Mr. Parker has determined that the financial impact on state revenues
or expenditures will be an increase of approximately $175,000 per
fiscal year in both General Revenue Fund revenues and expenditures
for each fiscal year the fees are in effect.
Mr. Parker has determined that, for the first five-year period
the amended rule is in effect, the public benefit of the fees will
be to allow the Board to recover costs associated with operations
so that it may better implement and enforce the Chiropractic Act.
Comments on the proposed amendments or a request for a public hearing
may be submitted to Ms. Mary Feys, Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners,
333 Guadalupe St., Tower III, Suite 3-825, Austin, Texas 78701 or
via e-mail to mary.feys@tbce.state.tx.us or
via facsimile to (512) 305-6705 no later than 30 days from the date
that these proposed amendments are published in the Texas Register.
These amendments are proposed under Texas Occupations
Code §201.152, relating to rules, which authorizes the Board
to adopt rules necessary to regulate the practice of chiropractic; §201.308,
requiring that the Board adopt fees for the issuance and renewal of
chiropractic college faculty licenses; and §201.356 relating
to continuing education which requires the Board to adopt rules concerning
continuing education and allows the Board to require licensees to
attend continuing education classes specified by the Board.
No other code, article, or statute is affected by the proposed
amendment.
§75.7.Required Fees and Changes.
(a) Current fees required by the board are as follows:
(b) - (e) (No change.)
This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has
been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's
legal authority to adopt.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on June 25, 2009.
TRD-200902619
Glenn Parker
Executive Director
Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Earliest possible date of adoption: August 9, 2009
For further information, please call: (512) 305-6901
CHAPTER 101. DENTAL LICENSURE
22 TAC §101.1
The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (Board)
proposes an amendment to §101.1, concerning the general qualifications
for licensure. The amendment will include reference to criminal background
check requirements for licensure and will adjust language regarding
the jurisprudence assessment requirement to reflect currently used
terminology.
Ms. Sherri Sanders Meek, Executive Director of the Texas State
Board of Dental Examiners, has determined that for each year of the
first five-year period the section is in effect, there will be no
fiscal implications for local or state government as a result of enforcing
or administering the section.
The public benefit anticipated as a result of enforcement or administering
the section will be negligible.
There is no impact on large, small or micro-businesses.
There is no anticipated economic cost to persons as a result of
enforcing or administering the section.
Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Ms. Sherri Sanders
Meek, Executive Director, Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, 333
Guadalupe Street, Tower 3, Suite 800, Austin, Texas 78701, or by fax
at (512) 463-7452. To be considered, all written comments must be
received by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners no later than
30 days from the date that the amended section is published in the Texas Register.
The amendment is proposed under Texas Government Code §2001.021
et seq., and Texas Occupations Code §254.001, which provides
the Board with the authority to adopt and enforce rules necessary
for it to perform its duties.
The proposed amendment affects Title 3, Subtitle D of the Texas
Occupations Code and Title 22, Part 5 of the Texas Administrative
Code.
§101.1.General Qualifications for Licensure.
(a) - (b) (No change.)
(c) To be eligible for licensure, an applicant must
present on or accompanying a licensure application form approved by
the Board proof satisfactory to the Board that the applicant:
(1) - (3) (No change.)
(4) Has taken and passed the jurisprudence
assessment [
(5) Has paid all application, examination and licensing
fees required by law and Board rules and regulations; and,
(6) Beginning January 1, 2009, has
submitted proof of having applicant's fingerprints collected for the
required national fingerprint criminal records check.
(d) - (f) (No change.)
This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has
been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's
legal authority to adopt.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on June 29, 2009.
TRD-200902650
Sherri Sanders Meek
Executive Director
State Board of Dental Examiners
Earliest possible date of adoption: August 9, 2009
For further information, please call: (512) 475-0972
22 TAC §101.2
The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (Board)
proposes an amendment to §101.2, concerning licensure by examination.
This action is based upon a recommendation from the American Board
of Pediatric Dentistry. The justification for this action will replace
the term "board eligible" with clarified terms.
Ms. Sherri Sanders Meek, Executive Director of the Texas State
Board of Dental Examiners, has determined that for each year of the
first five-year period the section is in effect, there will be no
fiscal implications for local or state government as a result of enforcing
or administering the section.
The public benefit anticipated as a result of enforcement or administering
the section will be negligible.
There is no impact on large, small or micro-businesses.
There is no anticipated economic cost to persons as a result of
enforcing or administering the section.
Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Ms. Sherri Sanders
Meek, Executive Director, Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, 333
Guadalupe Street, Tower 3, Suite 800, Austin, Texas 78701, or by fax
at (512) 463-7452. To be considered, all written comments must be
received by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners no later than
30 days from the date that the amended section is published in the Texas Register.
The amendment is proposed under Texas Government Code §2001.021
et seq., and Texas Occupations Code §254.001, which provides
the Board with the authority to adopt and enforce rules necessary
for it to perform its duties.
The proposed amendment affects Title 3, Subtitle D of the Texas
Occupations Code and Title 22, Part 5 of the Texas Administrative
Code.
§101.2.Licensure by Examination.
(a) - (b) (No change.)
(c) Licensure by specialty examination. Applicants
for licensure by specialty examination must present proof that the
applicant:
(1) - (2) (No change.)
(3) Has either:
(A) (No change.)
(B) been currently or previously certified as a
"Board Candidate" or "Diplomate" [
(d) - (e) (No change.)
This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has
been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's
legal authority to adopt.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on June 29, 2009.
TRD-200902651
Sherri Sanders Meek
Executive Director
State Board of Dental Examiners
Earliest possible date of adoption: August 9, 2009
For further information, please call: (512) 475-0972
22 TAC §101.3
The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (Board)
proposes an amendment to §101.3, concerning licensure by credentials.
The proposed language corrects the referenced statute in subsection
(a)(9).
Ms. Sherri Sanders Meek, Executive Director of the Texas State
Board of Dental Examiners, has determined that for each year of the
first five-year period the section is in effect, there will be no
fiscal implications for local or state government as a result of enforcing
or administering the section.
The public benefit anticipated as a result of enforcement or administering
the section will be negligible.
There is no impact on large, small or micro-businesses.
There is no anticipated economic cost to persons as a result of
enforcing or administering the section.
Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Ms. Sherri Sanders
Meek, Executive Director, Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, 333
Guadalupe Street, Tower 3, Suite 800, Austin, Texas 78701, or by fax
at (512) 463-7452. To be considered, all written comments must be
received by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners no later than
30 days from the date that the amended section is published in the Texas Register.
The amendment is proposed under Texas Government Code §2001.021
et seq., and Texas Occupations Code §254.001, which provides
the Board with the authority to adopt and enforce rules necessary
for it to perform its duties.
The proposed amendment affects Title 3, Subtitle D of the Texas
Occupations Code and Title 22, Part 5 of the Texas Administrative
Code.
§101.3.Licensure by Credentials.
(a) In addition to the general qualifications for licensure
contained in §101.1 of this chapter
(relating to General
Qualifications for Licensure), an applicant for licensure by
credentials must present proof that the applicant:
(1) - (8) (No change.)
(9) Shows proof of current CPR certification as required
by the Texas Dental Practice Act, Chapter 256,
§256.101 [
(10) (No change.)
(b) - (c) (No change.)
This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has
been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's
legal authority to adopt.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on June 29, 2009.
TRD-200902652
Sherri Sanders Meek
Executive Director
State Board of Dental Examiners
Earliest possible date of adoption: August 9, 2009
For further information, please call: (512) 475-0972
22 TAC §101.6
(Editor's note: The text of the following section proposed
for repeal will not be published. The section may be examined in the
offices of the State Board of Dental Examiners or in the Texas Register
office, Room 245, James Earl Rudder Building, 1019 Brazos Street,
Austin, Texas.)
The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners
(Board) proposes the repeal of §101.6, concerning Emergency Provisional
Licensure for Dentists Displaced by Hurricane Katrina. The repeal
is proposed as the provisions of this section expired on August 1,
2006.
Ms. Sherri Sanders Meek, Executive Director of the Texas State
Board of Dental Examiners, has determined that for the first five-year
period the repeal is in effect, there will be no fiscal implications
for local or state government as a result of enforcing or administering
the repeal of this section.
The public benefit anticipated as a result of enforcement or administering
the repeal of this section will be negligible.
There is no impact on large, small or micro-businesses.
There is no anticipated economic cost to persons as a result of
enforcing or administering the repeal of this section.
Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Ms. Sherri Sanders
Meek, Executive Director, Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, 333
Guadalupe Street, Tower 3, Suite 800, Austin, Texas 78701, or by fax
at (512) 463-7452. To be considered, all written comments must be
received by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners no later than
30 days from the date that the repeal of this section is published
in the Texas Register.
The repeal is proposed under Texas Government Code §2001.021
et seq.; and Texas Occupations Code §254.001, which provides
the Board with the authority to adopt and enforce rules necessary
for it to perform its duties.
The proposed repeal affects Title 3, Subtitle D of the Texas Occupations
Code and Title 22, Part 5 of the Texas Administrative Code.
§101.6.Emergency Provisional Licensure for Dentists Displaced by Hurricane Katrina.
This agency hereby certifies that the proposal
has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's
legal authority to adopt.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on June 29, 2009.
TRD-200902653
Sherri Sanders Meek
Executive Director
State Board of Dental Examiners
Earliest possible date of adoption: August 9, 2009
For further information, please call: (512) 475-0972
22 TAC §101.7
The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (Board)
proposes an amendment to §101.7(b), concerning the reinstatement
of a retired license. The proposed amendment will adjust language
regarding the jurisprudence assessment to reflect currently used terminology.
Ms. Sherri Sanders Meek, Executive Director of the Texas State
Board of Dental Examiners, has determined that for each year of the
first five-year period the section is in effect, there will be no
fiscal implications for local or state government as a result of enforcing
or administering the section.
The public benefit anticipated as a result of enforcement or administering
the section will be negligible.
There is no impact on large, small or micro-businesses.
There is no anticipated economic cost to persons as a result of
enforcing or administering the section.
Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Ms. Sherri Sanders
Meek, Executive Director, Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, 333
Guadalupe Street, Tower 3, Suite 800, Austin, Texas 78701, or by fax
at (512) 463-7452. To be considered, all written comments must be
received by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners no later than
30 days from the date that the amended section is published in the Texas Register.
The amendment is proposed under Texas Government Code §2001.021
et seq.; and Texas Occupations Code §254.001, which provides
the Board with the authority to adopt and enforce rules necessary
for it to perform its duties.
The proposed amendment affects Title 3, Subtitle D of the Texas
Occupations Code and Title 22, Part 5 of the Texas Administrative
Code.
§101.7.Retired License Status.
(a) (No change.)
(b) Reinstatement. The board may reinstate a retired
Texas dental license to active status, provided the license holder
submits an application for reinstatement on a form prescribed by the
board, pays the appropriate fees due at the time application is made,
and meets the requirements of this subsection.
(1) A license holder who, at the time of application
for reinstatement, is practicing dentistry in another state, or territory
outside of the United States, or had practiced dentistry actively
within the two years immediately preceding the date of application,
shall provide:
(A) - (B) (No change.)
(C) proof that the licensee has taken and passed the
Texas jurisprudence assessment [
(D) - (E) (No change.)
(2) A license holder who has not actively practiced
for at least two years immediately preceding the request for reinstatement
of a retired license shall provide:
(A) (No change.)
(B) proof that licensee has taken and passed the Texas
jurisprudence assessment [
(C) - (D) (No change.)
(3) - (5) (No change.)
(c) (No change.)
This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has
been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's
legal authority to adopt.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on June 29, 2009.
TRD-200902654
Sherri Sanders Meek
Executive Director
State Board of Dental Examiners
Earliest possible date of adoption: August 9, 2009
For further information, please call: (512) 475-0972
22 TAC §102.1
The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (Board)
proposes an amendment to §102.1, concerning the Board's fee schedule.
The justification for this action is based on the General Appropriations
Act for fiscal years 2010 and 2011 which requires the Texas State
Board of Dental Examiners to assess fees sufficient to generate $1,309,310
in excess of $7,328,204 during the biennium.
Ms. Sherri Sanders Meek, Executive Director of the Texas State
Board of Dental Examiners, has determined that for each year of the
first five-year period the section is in effect, there will be no
fiscal implications for local or state government as a result of enforcing
or administering the section.
The public benefit anticipated as a result of enforcement or administering
this section will be negligible.
There is no impact on large, small or micro-businesses.
There is no anticipated economic cost to persons as a result of
enforcing or administering the section.
Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Ms. Sherri Sanders
Meek, Executive Director, Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, 333
Guadalupe Street, Tower 3, Suite 800, Austin, Texas 78701, or by fax
at (512) 463-7452. To be considered, all written comments must be
received by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners no later than
30 days from the date that this amended section is published in the Texas Register.
The amendment is proposed under Texas Government Code §2001.021
et seq., and Texas Occupations Code §254.001, which provides
the Board with the authority to adopt and enforce rules necessary
for it to perform its duties.
The proposed amendment affects Title 3, Subtitle D of the Texas
Occupations Code and Title 22, Part 5 of the Texas Administrative Code.
§102.1.Fee Schedule.
(a) Dentists
(1) Application for licensure by examination:
(A) Initial application/examination--$200 [
(B) (No change.)
(2) Application for licensure by credentials--$2,500 [
(3) Application for temporary licensure by credentials--$700 [
(4) Annual registration renewal:
(A) Annual registration--$141 [
(B) - (C) (No change.)
(5) Duplicate license--$25 [
(6) Duplicate renewal certificate--$25 [
(7) Reactivate a retired license--$75 [
(8) (No change.)
(b) Dental Hygienists
(1) Application for licensure by examination--$100 [
(2) Application for licensure by credentials--$525 [
(3) Application for temporary licensure by credentials--$200 [
(4) Annual registration renewal:
(A) Annual registration--$87 [
(B) (No change.)
(5) Duplicate license--$25 [
(6) Duplicate renewal certificate--$25 [
(7) Reactivate a retired license--$75 [
(c) Dental Assistants
(1) Dental assistant registration:
(A) Initial application--$30 [
(B) Annual renewal--$27 [
(2) (No change.)
(d) Dental Laboratories
(1) (No change.)
(2) Annual registration renewal:
(A) Annual registration--$111 [
(B) (No change.)
(e) Mobile Dental Facilities or Portable Dental Units
(1) Initial application--$100 [
(2) (No change.)
(f) Application for dental intern or resident exception
tracking (identification) number--$50 [
(g) Faculty
(1) Dentist faculty registration:
(A) Initial application--$100 [
(B) Annual renewal--$86 [
(C) (No change.)
(2) Dental hygienist faculty registration:
(A) Initial application--$100 [
(B) Annual renewal--$76 [
(C) (No change.)
This agency hereby certifies that the proposal
has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's
legal authority to adopt.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on June 29, 2009.
TRD-200902641
Sherri Sanders Meek
Executive Director
State Board of Dental Examiners
Earliest possible date of adoption: August 9, 2009
For further information, please call: (512) 475-0972
22 TAC §103.1
The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (Board)
proposes an amendment to §103.1, concerning general qualifications
for dental hygiene licensure. The amendment will include reference
to criminal background check requirements for licensure and will adjust
language regarding the jurisprudence assessment requirement to reflect
currently used terminology.
Ms. Sherri Sanders Meek, Executive Director of the Texas State
Board of Dental Examiners, has determined that for each year of the
first five-year period the section is in effect, there will be no
fiscal implications for local or state government as a result of enforcing
or administering the section.
The public benefit anticipated as a result of enforcing or administering
this section will be negligible.
There is no anticipated impact on large, small or micro-businesses.
There is no anticipated economic cost to persons as a result of
enforcing or administering the section.
Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Ms. Sherri Sanders
Meek, Executive Director, Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, 333
Guadalupe Street, Tower 3, Suite 800, Austin, Texas 78701, or by fax
at (512) 463-7452. To be considered, all written comments must be
received by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners no later than
30 days from the date that this amended section is published in the Texas Register.
The amendment is proposed under Texas Government Code §2001.021
et seq., and Texas Occupations Code §254.001, which provides
the Board with the authority to adopt and enforce rules necessary
for it to perform its duties.
The proposed amendment affects Title 3, Subtitle D of the Texas
Occupations Code and Title 22, Part 5 of the Texas Administrative
Code.
§103.1.General Qualifications for Licensure.
(a) - (b) (No change.)
(c) To be eligible for licensure, an applicant must
present on or accompanying a form approved by the SBDE proof satisfactory
to the SBDE that the applicant:
(1) - (5) (No change.)
(6) Has taken and passed the jurisprudence assessment [
(7) Has paid all application, examination and licensing
fees required by law and SBDE rules and regulations; and,[
(8) Beginning January 1,
2009, has submitted proof of having applicant's fingerprints collected
for the required national fingerprint criminal records check.
(d) - (f) (No change.)
This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has
been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's
legal authority to adopt.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on June 29, 2009.
TRD-200902645
Sherri Sanders Meek
Executive Director
State Board of Dental Examiners
Earliest possible date of adoption: August 9, 2009
For further information, please call: (512) 475-0972
22 TAC §103.3
The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (Board)
proposes an amendment to §103.3, concerning licensure by credentials.
The proposed language corrects the referenced statute in §103.3(a)(9).
Ms. Sherri Sanders Meek, Executive Director of the Texas State
Board of Dental Examiners, has determined that for each year of the
first five-year period the section is in effect, there will be no
fiscal implications for local or state government as a result of enforcing
or administering the section.
The public benefit anticipated as a result of enforcement or administering
this section will be negligible.
There is no impact on large, small or micro-businesses.
There is no anticipated economic cost to persons as a result of
enforcing or administering the section.
Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Ms. Sherri Sanders
Meek, Executive Director, Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, 333
Guadalupe Street, Tower 3, Suite 800, Austin, Texas 78701, or by fax
at (512) 463-7452. To be considered, all written comments must be
received by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners no later than
30 days from the date that this amended section is published in the Texas Register.
The amendment is proposed under Texas Government Code §2001.021
et seq., and Texas Occupations Code §254.001, which provides
the Board with the authority to adopt and enforce rules necessary
for it to perform its duties.
The proposed amendment affects Title 3, Subtitle D of the Texas
Occupations Code and Title 22, Part 5 of the Texas Administrative
Code.
§103.3.Licensure by Credentials.
(a) In addition to the general qualifications for licensure
contained in §103.1 of this chapter, an applicant for dental
hygienist licensure by credentials must present proof that the applicant:
(1) - (8) (No change.)
(9) Shows proof of current CPR certification as required
by the Texas Dental Practice Act, Chapter 256, §256.101 [
(10) (No change.)
(b) - (d) (No change.)
This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has
been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's
legal authority to adopt.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on June 29, 2009.
TRD-200902646
Sherri Sanders Meek
Executive Director
State Board of Dental Examiners
Earliest possible date of adoption: August 9, 2009
For further information, please call: (512) 475-0972
22 TAC §103.6
(Editor's note: The text of the following section proposed
for repeal will not be published. The section may be examined in the
offices of the State Board of Dental Examiners or in the Texas Register
office, Room 245, James Earl Rudder Building, 1019 Brazos Street,
Austin, Texas.)
The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners
(Board) proposes the repeal of §103.6, concerning emergency provisional
licensure for dental hygienists displaced by Hurricane Katrina.
The repeal is necessary as the provisions of this section expired
on August 1, 2006.
Ms. Sherri Sanders Meek, Executive Director of the Texas State
Board of Dental Examiners, has determined that for each year of the
first five-year period the repeal of this section is in effect, there
will be no fiscal implications for local or state government as a
result of enforcing or administering the repeal of this section.
The public benefit anticipated as a result of enforcing or administering
the repeal of this section will be negligible.
There is no anticipated impact on large, small or micro-businesses.
There is no anticipated economic cost to persons as a result of
enforcing or administering the repeal of this section.
Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Ms. Sherri Sanders
Meek, Executive Director, Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, 333
Guadalupe Street, Tower 3, Suite 800, Austin, Texas 78701, or by fax
at (512) 463-7452. To be considered, all written comments must be
received by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners no later than
30 days from the date that the repeal of this section is published
in the Texas Register.
The repeal is proposed under Texas Government Code §2001.021
et seq., and Texas Occupations Code §254.001, which provides
the Board with the authority to adopt and enforce rules necessary
for it to perform its duties.
The proposed repeal affects Title 3, Subtitle D of the Texas Occupations
Code and Title 22, Part 5 of the Texas Administrative Code.
§103.6.Emergency Provisional Licensure for Dental Hygienists Displaced by Hurricane Katrina.
This agency hereby certifies that the proposal
has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's
legal authority to adopt.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on June 29, 2009.
TRD-200902647
Sherri Sanders Meek
Executive Director
State Board of Dental Examiners
Earliest possible date of adoption: August 9, 2009
For further information, please call: (512) 475-0972
22 TAC §103.7
The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (Board)
proposes an amendment to §103.7, concerning retired license status.
The amendment will adjust language regarding the jurisprudence assessment
to reflect currently used terminology.
Ms. Sherri Sanders Meek, Executive Director of the Texas State
Board of Dental Examiners, has determined that for each year of the
first five-year period the section is in effect, there will be no
fiscal implications for local or state government as a result of enforcing
or administering the section.
The public benefit anticipated as a result of enforcing or administering
this section will be negligible.
There is no anticipated impact on large, small or micro-businesses.
There is no anticipated economic cost to persons as a result of
enforcing or administering the section.
Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Ms. Sherri Sanders
Meek, Executive Director, Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, 333
Guadalupe Street, Tower 3, Suite 800, Austin, Texas 78701, or by fax
at (512) 463-7452. To be considered, all written comments must be
received by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners no later than
30 days from the date that this amended section is published in the Texas Register.
The amendment is proposed under Texas Government Code §2001.021
et seq., and Texas Occupations Code §254.001, which provides
the Board with the authority to adopt and enforce rules necessary
for it to perform its duties.
The proposed amendment affects Title 3, Subtitle D of the Texas
Occupations Code and Title 22, Part 5 of the Texas Administrative
Code.
§103.7.Retired License Status.
(a) (No change.)
(b) Reinstatement. The board may reinstate a retired
Texas dental hygiene license to active status, provided the license
holder submits an application for reinstatement on a form prescribed
by the board, pays the appropriate fees due at the time application
is made, and meets the requirements of this subsection.
(1) A license holder who, at the time of application
for reinstatement, is practicing dental hygiene in another state,
or territory outside of the United States, or had practiced dental
hygiene actively within the two years immediately preceding the date
of application, shall provide:
(A) - (B) (No change.)
(C) proof that the licensee has taken and passed the
Texas jurisprudence assessment [
(D) - (E) (No change.)
(2) A license holder who has not actively practiced
for at least two years immediately preceding the request for reinstatement
of a retired license shall provide:
(A) (No change.)
(B) proof that licensee has taken and passed the Texas
jurisprudence assessment [
(C) - (D) (No change.)
(3) - (5) (No change.)
This agency hereby certifies that the proposal
has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's
legal authority to adopt.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on June 29, 2009.
TRD-200902648
Sherri Sanders Meek
Executive Director
State Board of Dental Examiners
Earliest possible date of adoption: August 9, 2009
For further information, please call: (512) 475-0972
22 TAC §114.2
The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (Board)
proposes an amendment to §114.2, concerning the registration
and training of dental assistants. The amendment will remove reference
to rule sections that have expired and will clarify certain requirements
for registration under this chapter.
Ms. Sherri Sanders Meek, Executive Director of the Texas State
Board of Dental Examiners, has determined that for each year of the
first five-year period the section is in effect, there will be no
fiscal implications for local or state government as a result of enforcing
or administering the section.
The public benefit anticipated as a result of enforcing or administering
the section will be negligible.
There is no anticipated impact on large, small or micro-businesses.
There is no anticipated economic cost to persons as a result of
enforcing or administering the section.
Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Ms. Sherri Sanders
Meek, Executive Director, Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, 333
Guadalupe Street, Tower 3, Suite 800, Austin, Texas 78701, or by fax
at (512) 463-7452. To be considered, all written comments must be
received by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners no later than
30 days from the date that the amended section is published in the Texas Register.
The amendment is proposed under Texas Government Code §254.001,
which provides the Board with the authority to adopt and enforce rules
necessary for it to perform its duties.
The proposed amendment affects Title 3, Subtitle D of the Texas
Occupations Code and Title 22, Part 5 of the Texas Administrative
Code.
§114.2.Registration of Dental Assistants.
(a) Beginning on September 1, 2004, a dental assistant
may not position or expose dental x-rays unless the dental assistant
holds [
(b) To be eligible for a certificate of registration
as a dental assistant this section, an applicant must present on or
accompanying an application form approved by the State Board of Dental
Examiners proof of satisfactory to the Board that the applicant has:
(1) - (2) (No change.)
(3) Either:
(A) taken and passed a course of instruction [
(i) - (iii) (No change.)
(B) if the applicant is certified as a dental assistant
by the Dental Assisting National Board, taken and passed a jurisprudence
assessment [
(c) - (g) (No change.)
This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has
been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's
legal authority to adopt.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on June 29, 2009.
TRD-200902656
Sherri Sanders Meek
Executive Director
State Board of Dental Examiners
Earliest possible date of adoption: August 9, 2009
For further information, please call: (512) 475-0972
22 TAC §114.10
(Editor's note: The text of the following section proposed
for repeal will not be published. The section may be examined in the
offices of the State Board of Dental Examiners or in the Texas Register
office, Room 245, James Earl Rudder Building, 1019 Brazos Street,
Austin, Texas.)
The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners
(Board) proposes the repeal of §114.10, concerning the registration
of dental assistants performing radiological procedures.
The repeal is necessary as the provisions of this section expired
on September 1, 2006.
Ms. Sherri Sanders Meek, Executive Director of the Texas State
Board of Dental Examiners, has determined that for each year of the
first five-year period the repeal of this section is in effect, there
will be no fiscal implications for local or state government as a
result of enforcing or administering the repeal of this section.
The public benefit anticipated as a result of enforcing or administering
the repeal of this section will be negligible.
There is no anticipated impact on large, small or micro-businesses.
There is no anticipated economic cost to persons as a result of
enforcing or administering the repeal of this section.
Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Ms. Sherri Sanders
Meek, Executive Director, Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, 333
Guadalupe Street, Tower 3, Suite 800, Austin, Texas 78701 or by fax
at (512) 463-7452. To be considered, all written comments must be
received by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners no later than
30 days from the date that the repeal of this section is published
in the Texas Register.
The repeal is proposed under Texas Government Code §2001.021
et seq.; and Texas Occupations Code §254.001, which provides
the Board with the authority to adopt and enforce rules necessary
for it to perform its duties.
The proposed repeal affects Title 3, Subtitle D of the Texas Occupations
Code and Title 22, Part 5 of the Texas Administrative Code.
§114.10.Radiologic Procedures.
This agency hereby certifies that the proposal
has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's
legal authority to adopt.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on June 29, 2009.
TRD-200902657
Sherri Sanders Meek
Executive Director
State Board of Dental Examiners
Earliest possible date of adoption: August 9, 2009
For further information, please call: (512) 475-0972
22 TAC §114.20
(Editor's note: The text of the following section proposed
for repeal will not be published. The section may be examined in the
offices of the State Board of Dental Examiners or in the Texas Register
office, Room 245, James Earl Rudder Building, 1019 Brazos Street,
Austin, Texas.)
The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners
(Board) proposes the repeal of §114.20, concerning radiologic
credentialing for dental assistants.
The repeal is necessary as the provisions of this section became
ineffective on September 1, 2007.
Ms. Sherri Sanders Meek, Executive Director of the Texas State
Board of Dental Examiners, has determined that for each year of the
first five-year period the repeal of this section is in effect, there
will be no fiscal implications for local or state government as a
result of enforcing or administering the repeal of this section.
The public benefit anticipated as a result of enforcing or administering
the repeal of this section will be negligible.
There is no anticipated impact on large, small or micro-businesses.
There is no anticipated economic cost to persons as a result of
enforcing or administering the repeal of this section.
Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Ms. Sherri Sanders
Meek, Executive Director, Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, 333
Guadalupe Street, Tower 3, Suite 800, Austin, Texas 78701 or by fax
at (512) 463-7452. To be considered, all written comments must be
received by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners no later than
30 days from the date that the repeal of this section is published
in the Texas Register.
The repeal is proposed under Texas Government Code §2001.021
et seq.; the Texas Occupations Code §254.001, which provides
the Board with the authority to adopt and enforce rules necessary
for it to perform its duties.
The proposed repeal affects Title 3, Subtitle D of the Texas Occupations
Code and Title 22, Part 5 of the Texas Administrative Code.
§114.20.Radiologic Credential.
This agency hereby certifies that the proposal
has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's
legal authority to adopt.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on June 29, 2009.
TRD-200902658
Sherri Sanders Meek
Executive Director
State Board of Dental Examiners
Earliest possible date of adoption: August 9, 2009
For further information, please call: (512) 475-0972
22 TAC §114.21
The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (Board)
proposes an amendment to §114.21, concerning the requirements
for courses and examinations required to obtain dental assistant radiologic
certification. The amendment will remove reference to rule sections
that have expired and will clarify certain requirements for course
providers under this chapter.
Ms. Sherri Sanders Meek, Executive Director of the Texas State
Board of Dental Examiners, has determined that for each year of the
first five-year period the section is in effect, there will be no
fiscal implications for local or state government as a result of enforcing
or administering the section.
The public benefit anticipated as a result of enforcing or administering
the section will be negligible.
There is no anticipated impact on large, small or micro-businesses.
There is no anticipated economic cost to persons as a result of
enforcing or administering the section.
Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Ms. Sherri Sanders
Meek, Executive Director, Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, 333
Guadalupe Street, Tower 3, Suite 800, Austin, Texas 78701 or by fax
at (512) 463-7452. To be considered, all written comments must be
received by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners no later than
30 days from the date that the amended section is published in the Texas Register.
The amendment is proposed under Texas Government Code §2001.021
et seq.; the Texas Occupations Code §254.001, which provides
the Board with the authority to adopt and enforce rules necessary
for it to perform its duties.
The proposed amendment affects Title 3, Subtitle D of the Texas
Occupations Code and Title 22, Part 5 of the Texas Administrative
Code.
§114.21.Requirements for Dental Assistant Registration Courses and Examinations.
(a) - (b) (No change.)
(c) Courses administered to fulfill the requirements [
(1) - (2) (No change.)
(d) Course providers administering examinations to
fulfill the requirements [
(1) - (3) (No change.)
(e) - (g) (No change.)
[(1) the name of the course, course location, course
instructors(s), and date of completion;]
[(2) a complete roster of course registrants and their
raw examination scores; and,]
[(3) the ratio of examination passing scores to failing scores.]
(h) [
(i) [
(j) Documentation of course attendance
and course completion shall be kept by the course provider for a period
of not less than two (2) years.
(k) (No change.)
This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has
been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's
legal authority to adopt.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on June 29, 2009.
TRD-200902659
Sherri Sanders Meek
Executive Director
State Board of Dental Examiners
Earliest possible date of adoption: August 9, 2009
For further information, please call: (512) 475-0972
22 TAC §115.6
The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (Board)
proposes new §115.6, concerning records. The new section establishes
a reference to the recordkeeping standard of care relating to dental
hygiene practice.
Ms. Sherri Sanders Meek, Executive Director of the Texas State
Board of Dental Examiners, has determined that for each year of the
first five-year period the section is in effect, there will be no
fiscal implications for local or state government as a result of enforcing
or administering the section.
The public benefit anticipated as a result of enforcing or administering
the section will be negligible.
There is no anticipated impact on large, small or micro-businesses.
There is no anticipated economic cost to persons as a result of
enforcing or administering the section.
Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Ms. Sherri Sanders
Meek, Executive Director, Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, 333
Guadalupe Street, Tower 3, Suite 800, Austin, Texas 78701 or by fax
at (512) 463-7452. To be considered, all written comments must be
received by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners no later than
30 days from the date that the section is published in the Texas Register.
The new section is proposed under Texas Government Code §2001.021
et seq.; Texas Occupations Code §254.001, which provides the
Board with the authority to adopt and enforce rules necessary for
it to perform its duties.
The proposed new section affects Title 3, Subtitle D of the Texas
Occupations Code and Title 22, Part 5 of the Texas Administrative
Code.
§115.6.Records.
A Texas dental hygiene licensee practicing dental hygiene in
Texas shall record treatments delegated by a Texas licensed dentist
and performed by the dental hygiene licensee for and upon each dental
patient for reference, identification, and protection of the patient,
the dentist, and the dental hygienist. Such recordings shall be entered
in the dental records maintained and kept by the delegating dentist.
This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has
been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's
legal authority to adopt.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on June 29, 2009.
TRD-200902643
Sherri Sanders Meek
Executive Director
State Board of Dental Examiners
Earliest possible date of adoption: August 9, 2009
For further information, please call: (512) 475-0972
22 TAC §119.9
The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (Board)
proposes new §119.9, concerning Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology.
The new section is established to comply with the definition of the
specialty recommended and adopted by the American Dental Association
in 2001.
Ms. Sherri Sanders Meek, Executive Director, Texas State Board
of Dental Examiners, has determined that for each year of the first
five-year period the section is in effect, there will be no fiscal
implications for local or state government as a result of enforcing
or administering the section.
The public benefit anticipated as a result of enforcing or administering
the section will be negligible.
There is no anticipated impact on large, small or micro-businesses.
There is no anticipated economic cost to persons as a result of
enforcing or administering the section.
Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Ms. Sherri Sanders
Meek, Executive Director of the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners,
333 Guadalupe Street, Tower 3, Suite 800, Austin, Texas 78701 or by
fax at (512) 463-7452. To be considered all written comments must
be received by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners no later
than 30 days from the date that the section is published in the Texas Register.
The new section is proposed under Texas Government Code §2001.021
et seq.; the Texas Occupations Code §254.001, which provides
the Board with the authority to adopt and enforce rules necessary
for it to perform its duties.
The proposed new section affects Title 3, Subtitle D of the Texas
Occupations Code and Title 22, Part 5 of the Texas Administrative
Code.
§119.9.Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology.
Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology is that specialty of dentistry
that discipline of radiology concerned with the production and interpretation
of images and data produced by all modalities of radiant energy that
are used for the diagnosis and management of diseases, disorders and
conditions of the oral and maxillofacial region.
This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has
been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's
legal authority to adopt.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on June 29, 2009.
TRD-200902639
Sherri Sanders Meek
Executive Director
State Board of Dental Examiners
Earliest possible date of adoption: August 9, 2009
For further information, please call: (512) 475-0972
CHAPTER 133. LICENSING
SUBCHAPTER G. EXAMINATIONS
22 TAC §133.63
The Texas Board of Professional Engineers (Board)
proposes an amendment to §133.63, concerning Texas Engineering
Professional Conduct and Ethics Examination.
The proposed rule changes the passing score on the Texas Engineering
Professional Conduct and Ethics Examination from a 70 to a 90.
Lance Kinney, P.E., Deputy Executive Director for the Board, has
determined that for the first five-year period the proposed amendment
is in effect there is no adverse fiscal impact for the state and local
government as a result of enforcing or administering the section as
amended. There is no additional cost to licensees or other individuals.
There is no adverse fiscal impact to the estimated 1,000 small or
5,300 micro businesses regulated by the Board. A Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis is not needed because there is no adverse economic effect
to small or micro businesses.
Mr. Kinney also has determined that for the first five years the
proposed amendment is in effect, the public benefit anticipated as
a result of enforcing the proposed amendment is an improvement in
the licensure process and a higher minimum threshold for understanding
of engineering ethics and the Board Act and rules.
Comments may be submitted no later than 30 days after the publication
of this notice to Lance Kinney, P.E., Deputy Executive Director, Texas
Board of Professional Engineers, 1917 IH-35 South, Austin, Texas 78741
or faxed to his attention at (512) 440-0417.
The amendment is proposed pursuant to the Texas Engineering
Practice Act, Occupations Code §1001.202, which authorizes the
board to make and enforce all rules and regulations and bylaws consistent
with the Act as necessary for the performance of its duties, the governance
of its own proceedings, and the regulation of the practice of engineering
in this state, §1001.207 regarding standards of conduct and ethics,
and §1001.304 regarding examinations.
No other statutes, articles or codes are affected by the proposed
amendment.
§133.63.Texas Engineering Professional Conduct and Ethics Examination.
(a) The Texas Engineering Professional Conduct and
Ethics Examination shall be self administered by the applicant and
shall be prepared and furnished by the board. Each applicant must
submit this examination in a format prescribed by the board with the
application and must pass with a score of at least 90 [
(b) No fees or advanced scheduling forms are required
for the Texas Engineering Professional Conduct and Ethics Examination.
This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has
been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's
legal authority to adopt.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on June 29, 2009.
TRD-200902661
Dale Beebe Farrow, P.E.
Executive Director
Texas Board of Professional Engineers
Earliest possible date of adoption: August 9, 2009
For further information, please call: (512) 440-7723
22 TAC §133.81
The Texas Board of Professional Engineers (Board)
proposes an amendment to §133.81, concerning Receipt and Processing
of Applications by the Board.
The proposed rule change relates to requirements for applicants
for licensure as a professional engineer. The proposal clarifies that
the Executive Director can evaluate and determine whether a substantially
modified application should be regarded as a "new" application with regard to which version of the Board rules shall be used to review
the application. The applicant has the ability to appeal this determination
to the Licensing Committee of the Board.
Lance Kinney, P.E., Deputy Executive Director for the Board, has
determined that for the first five-year period the proposed amendment
is in effect there is no adverse fiscal impact for the state and local
government as a result of enforcing or administering the section as
amended. If an application is determined to be substantially revised,
it is possible that an applicant may experience additional expenses
associated with complying with new requirements. In that situation,
an applicant may also suffer a loss of professional opportunity due
to further delay in the processing of the application. There is no
adverse fiscal impact to the estimated 1,000 small or 5,300 micro
businesses regulated by the Board. A Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
is not needed because there is no adverse economic effect to small
or micro businesses.
Mr. Kinney also has determined that for the first five years the
proposed amendment is in effect, the public benefit anticipated as
a result of enforcing the proposed amendment is the implementation
of the appropriate licensure requirements for professional engineer
applicants.
Comments may be submitted no later than 30 days after the publication
of this notice to Lance Kinney, P.E., Deputy Executive Director, Texas
Board of Professional Engineers, 1917 IH-35 South, Austin, Texas 78741
or faxed to his attention at (512) 440-0417.
The amendment is proposed pursuant to the Texas Engineering
Practice Act, Occupations Code §1001.202, which authorizes the
board to make and enforce all rules and regulations and bylaws consistent
with the Act as necessary for the performance of its duties, the governance
of its own proceedings, and the regulation of the practice of engineering
in this state, and §1001.303 regarding application for licensure
as a professional engineer.
No other statutes, articles or codes are affected by the proposed
amendment.
§133.81.Receipt and Processing of Applications by the Board.
(a) - (b) (No change.)
(c) Once an application has entered
the review process as described in §133.83 of this chapter (relating
to Executive Director Review, Evaluation and Processing of Applications),
the executive director may determine that the application has been
so altered by the addition of supplemental information that the description
of the applicant's qualifications has been substantially revised.
If the executive director determines that an application is substantially
revised, the application will be treated as a new application and
reviewed under the rules in place on the date of the determination.
The executive director will provide an applicant with written notice
if an application is determined to be substantially revised. If the
applicant disagrees with a determination by the Executive Director,
the applicant may make an appeal to the Licensing Committee.
(d) [
(e) [
(f) [
(g) [
This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has
been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's
legal authority to adopt.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on June 29, 2009.
TRD-200902662
Dale Beebe Farrow, P.E.
Executive Director
Texas Board of Professional Engineers
Earliest possible date of adoption: August 9, 2009
For further information, please call: (512) 440-7723
SUBCHAPTER A. INDIVIDUAL AND ENGINEER COMPLIANCE
22 TAC §137.9
The Texas Board of Professional Engineers (Board)
proposes an amendment to §137.9, concerning Renewal for Expired
License.
The proposed rule change contains two main sections. The first
is a clarification of the refund policy concerning license renewal
fees, stating that the Board will only refund annual or late renewal
fees unless an incorrect fee was assessed by the Board. The second
is related to a requirement from the Office of the Attorney General
(OAG), as described in Texas Family Code, Chapter 232, that the Board
shall not renew a professional engineer license if notified by the
OAG that the licensee is delinquent in their child support payments.
Lance Kinney, P.E., Deputy Executive Director for the Board, has
determined that for the first five-year period the proposed amendment
is in effect there is no adverse fiscal impact for the state and local
government as a result of enforcing or administering the section as
amended. There is no additional cost to licensees or other individuals,
and any adverse fiscal impact as the result of the delay in renewing
a license under this rule would be as a result of complying with the
requirements of Texas Family Code, Chapter 232. There is no adverse
fiscal impact to the estimated 1,000 small or 5,300 micro businesses
regulated by the Board. A Regulatory Flexibility Analysis is not needed
because there is no adverse economic effect to small or micro businesses.
Mr. Kinney also has determined that for the first five years the
proposed amendment is in effect, the public benefit anticipated as
a result of enforcing the proposed amendment is the clarification
of the license renewal process and licensee compliance with Texas
Family Code, Chapter 232.
Comments may be submitted no later than 30 days after the publication
of this notice to Lance Kinney, P.E., Deputy Executive Director, Texas
Board of Professional Engineers, 1917 IH-35 South, Austin, Texas 78741
or faxed to his attention at (512) 440-0417.
The amendment is proposed pursuant to the Texas Engineering
Practice Act, Occupations Code §1001.202, which authorizes the
board to make and enforce all rules and regulations and bylaws consistent
with the Act as necessary for the performance of its duties, the governance
of its own proceedings, and the regulation of the practice of engineering
in this state, Occupations Code Chapter 1001, Subchapter H, License
Renewal, and Texas Family Code, Chapter 232, Suspension of License.
No other statutes, articles or codes are affected by the proposed
amendment.
§137.9.Renewal for Expired License.
(a) - (d) (No change.)
(e) Annual renewal fees or late renewal
fees will not be refunded unless incorrect fee was assessed through
a documented procedural error by Board staff.
(f) [
(g) In strict accordance with the provisions
of the Texas Family Code, Chapter 232, pertaining to delinquent child
support, if a license holder's name has been provided by the OAG (Office
of the Attorney General) as being in default of child support, the
board shall not renew the license of the license holder on the renewal
date following such notification. The board shall not renew or reinstate
said license unless the OAG certifies the individual has satisfied
the requirements of the Texas Family Code, Chapter 232.
(h) [
This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has
been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's
legal authority to adopt.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on June 29, 2009.
TRD-200902663
Dale Beebe Farrow, P.E.
Executive Director
Texas Board of Professional Engineers
Earliest possible date of adoption: August 9, 2009
For further information, please call: (512) 440-7723
22 TAC §137.17
The Texas Board of Professional Engineers (Board)
proposes an amendment to §137.17, concerning Continuing Education
Program.
The proposed rule change relates to requirements for licensed engineers
who wish to change the status of the license from inactive to active.
It clarifies that the licensee shall provide documentation of the
required continuing education hours when applying for reactivation.
Lance Kinney, P.E., Deputy Executive Director for the Board, has
determined that for the first five-year period the proposed amendment
is in effect there is no adverse fiscal impact for the state and local
government as a result of enforcing or administering the section as
amended. There is no additional impact to license holders as they
are currently required to keep and maintain continuing education records.
There is no adverse fiscal impact to the estimated 1,000 small or
5,300 micro businesses regulated by the Board. A Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis is not needed because there is no adverse economic effect
to small or micro businesses.
Mr. Kinney also has determined that for the first five years the
proposed amendment is in effect, the public benefit anticipated as
a result of enforcing the proposed amendment is the verification of
competency requirements for active professional engineers.
Comments may be submitted no later than 30 days after the publication
of this notice to Lance Kinney, P.E., Deputy Executive Director, Texas
Board of Professional Engineers, 1917 IH-35 South, Austin, Texas 78741
or faxed to his attention at (512) 440-0417.
The amendment is proposed pursuant to the Texas Engineering
Practice Act, Occupations Code §1001.202, which authorizes the
board to make and enforce all rules and regulations and bylaws consistent
with the Act as necessary for the performance of its duties, the governance
of its own proceedings, and the regulation of the practice of engineering
in this state, §1001.210 regarding Continuing Education Program,
and §1001.355 regarding Inactive Status.
No other statutes, articles or codes are affected by the proposed
amendment.
§137.17.Continuing Education Program.
(a) - (n) (No change.)
(o) A license holder may bring an inactive license
to active status by obtaining all delinquent PDH units
and submitting
copies of CEP records demonstrating compliance to the board or its
authorized representative for verification purposes. If [
(p) (No change.)
This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has
been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's
legal authority to adopt.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on June 29, 2009.
TRD-200902664
Dale Beebe Farrow, P.E.
Executive Director
Texas Board of Professional Engineers
Earliest possible date of adoption: August 9, 2009
For further information, please call: (512) 440-7723
22 TAC §137.31
The Texas Board of Professional Engineers (Board)
proposes an amendment to §137.31, concerning Seal Specifications.
The proposed rule change concerns the format of names allowed on
professional engineer seals. Current rules allow for given names and
initials but do not allow for commonly accepted variations such as
"Tim" for "Timothy" or "Bill" for "William". The proposed rule change
would permit such commonly accepted variations.
Lance Kinney, P.E., Deputy Executive Director for the Board, has
determined that for the first five-year period the proposed amendment
is in effect there is no adverse fiscal impact for the state and local
government as a result of enforcing or administering the section as
amended. There is no additional impact to license holders. There is
no adverse fiscal impact to the estimated 1,000 small or 5,300 micro
businesses regulated by the Board. A Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
is not needed because there is no adverse economic effect to small
or micro businesses.
Mr. Kinney also has determined that for the first five years the
proposed amendment is in effect, the public benefit anticipated as
a result of enforcing the proposed amendment is a clarification of
the seal requirements.
Comments may be submitted no later than 30 days after the publication
of this notice to Lance Kinney, P.E., Deputy Executive Director, Texas
Board of Professional Engineers, 1917 IH-35 South, Austin, Texas 78741
or faxed to his attention at (512) 440-0417.
The amendment is proposed pursuant to the Texas Engineering
Practice Act, Occupations Code §1001.202, which authorizes the
board to make and enforce all rules and regulations and bylaws consistent
with the Act as necessary for the performance of its duties, the governance
of its own proceedings, and the regulation of the practice of engineering
in this state, and §1001.401, Use of Seal.
No other statutes, articles or codes are affected by the proposed
amendment.
§137.31.Seal Specifications.
(a) - (c) (No change.)
(d) All seals obtained and used by license holders
shall contain any given name, commonly accepted variation of
the given name, or initial combination with the surname as currently
listed with the board and in the usual written signature. Nicknames
shall not be permitted on a seal in lieu of a given name or initial
combination.
(e) - (g) (No change.)
This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has
been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's
legal authority to adopt.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on June 29, 2009.
TRD-200902665
Dale Beebe Farrow, P.E.
Executive Director
Texas Board of Professional Engineers
Earliest possible date of adoption: August 9, 2009
For further information, please call: (512) 440-7723
SUBCHAPTER D. SPECIAL DISCIPLINARY PROVISIONS FOR LICENSE HOLDERS
22 TAC §139.51
The Texas Board of Professional Engineers (Board)
proposes new §139.51, concerning License Suspension Based on
Delinquent Child Support.
The proposed new rule implements a requirement from the Office
of the Attorney General (OAG), as described in Texas Family Code,
Chapter 232, that the Board shall suspend a professional engineer
license if notified by the OAG that the licensee is delinquent in
their child support payments.
Lance Kinney, P.E., Deputy Executive Director for the Board, has
determined that for the first five-year period the proposed new rule
is in effect there is no adverse fiscal impact for the state and local
government as a result of enforcing or administering the new section.
There is no additional cost to licensees or other individuals, and
any adverse fiscal impact as the result of the suspension of a license
under this rule would be as a result of complying with the requirements
of Texas Family Code, Chapter 232. There is no adverse fiscal impact
to the estimated 1,000 small or 5,300 micro businesses regulated by
the Board. A Regulatory Flexibility Analysis is not needed because
there is no adverse economic effect to small or micro businesses.
Mr. Kinney also has determined that for the first five years the
proposed new rule is in effect, the public benefit anticipated as
a result of enforcing the proposal is licensee compliance with Texas
Family Code, Chapter 232.
Comments may be submitted no later than 30 days after the publication
of this notice to Lance Kinney, P.E., Deputy Executive Director, Texas
Board of Professional Engineers, 1917 IH-35 South, Austin, Texas 78741
or faxed to his attention at (512) 440-0417.
The new rule is proposed pursuant to the Texas Engineering
Practice Act, Occupations Code §1001.202, which authorizes the
board to make and enforce all rules and regulations and bylaws consistent
with the Act as necessary for the performance of its duties, the governance
of its own proceedings, and the regulation of the practice of engineering
in this state, Occupations Code Chapter 1001, Subchapter H, License
Renewal, and Texas Family Code, Chapter 232, Suspension of License.
No other statutes, articles or codes are affected by the proposed
new rule.
§139.51.License Suspension Based on Delinquent Child Support.
Pursuant to Texas Family Code, Chapter 232, on receipt of a
final order by the OAG (Office of the Attorney General) regarding
delinquent child support, the board must suspend a professional engineer
license until the OAG notifies the Board that the obligor has paid
the child support, established a repayment schedule, has been granted
an exception as part of a court-supervised plan or successfully contested
the denial of licensure.
This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has
been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's
legal authority to adopt.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on June 29, 2009.
TRD-200902672
Dale Beebe Farrow, P.E.
Executive Director
Texas Board of Professional Engineers
Earliest possible date of adoption: August 9, 2009
For further information, please call: (512) 440-7723
22 TAC §139.63
The Texas Board of Professional Engineers (Board)
proposes new §139.63, concerning Extensions of Time.
The proposed new rule delegates to the Executive Director the authority
to enter into agreements to modify time limits as provided under the
Administrative Procedure Act, Texas Government Code §2001.147.
This new rule will allow the Board to better coordinate the presentation
of proposed decisions in contested cases at the regularly scheduled
quarterly meetings of the Board.
Lance Kinney, P.E., Deputy Executive Director for the Board, has
determined that for the first five-year period the proposed new rule
is in effect there is no adverse fiscal impact for the state and local
government as a result of enforcing or administering the section as
proposed. There is no additional impact to license holders. There
is no adverse fiscal impact to the estimated 1,000 small or 5,300
micro businesses regulated by the Board. A Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis is not needed because there is no adverse economic effect
to small or micro businesses.
Mr. Kinney also has determined that for the first five years the
proposed new rule is in effect, the public benefit anticipated as
a result of enforcing the proposed new rule is better coordination
of the presentation of proposed decisions in contested cases at the
regularly scheduled quarterly meetings of the Board.
Comments may be submitted no later than 30 days after the publication
of this notice to Lance Kinney, P.E., Deputy Executive Director, Texas
Board of Professional Engineers, 1917 IH-35 South, Austin, Texas 78741
or faxed to his attention at (512) 440-0417.
The new rule is proposed pursuant to the Texas Engineering
Practice Act, Occupations Code §1001.202, which authorizes the
board to make and enforce all rules and regulations and bylaws consistent
with the Act as necessary for the performance of its duties, the governance
of its own proceedings, and the regulation of the practice of engineering
in this state, Occupations Code Chapter 1001, Subchapters J and K;
and Texas Government Code §2001.147.
No other statutes, articles or codes are affected by the proposed
new rule.
§139.63.Extensions of Time.
The Executive Director may enter into an agreement with parties
to a contested case to modify time limits as provided under the APA,
Texas Government Code §2001.147.
This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has
been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's
legal authority to adopt.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on June 29, 2009.
TRD-200902673
Dale Beebe Farrow, P.E.
Executive Director
Texas Board of Professional Engineers
Earliest possible date of adoption: August 9, 2009
For further information, please call: (512) 440-7723
CHAPTER 163. LICENSURE
22 TAC §163.4
The Texas Medical Board (Board) proposes amendments
to Chapter 163, §163.4, concerning Procedural Rules for Licensure
Applicants.
The amendment to §163.4, relating to Licensure Documentation,
provides limited conditions under which licensure applications and
registrations will be extended.
Nancy Leshikar, General Counsel for the Board, has determined that
for the first five-year period the section is in effect there will
be no fiscal implications to state or local government as a result
of enforcing the section as proposed. There will be no effect to individuals
required to comply with the rule as proposed. There will be no effect
on small or micro businesses.
Ms. Leshikar has also determined that for each year of the first
five years the section as proposed is in effect the public benefit
anticipated as a result of enforcing this proposal will be to give
certain licensee applicants and holders additional time to file necessary
applications with the board and avoid the need to reapply and possibly
delay their ability to provide care to the public.
Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Sally Durocher, P.O.
Box 2018, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, or e-mail comments to: rules.development@tmb.state.tx.us.
A public hearing will be held at a later date.
The amendment is proposed under the authority of the
Texas Occupations Code Annotated, §153.001, which provides authority
for the Board to adopt rules and bylaws as necessary to: govern its
own proceedings; perform its duties; regulate the practice of medicine
in this state; enforce this subtitle; and establish rules related
to licensure.
Sections 155.0031 and 156.001, Texas Occupations Code, are affected
by this proposal.
§163.4.Procedural Rules for Licensure Applicants.
(a) All applicants for licensure:
(1) (No change.)
(2) whose applications have been filed with the board
in excess of one year will be considered expired. Any fee previously
submitted with that application shall be forfeited unless otherwise
provided by §175.5 of this title (relating to Payment of Fees
or Penalties). Any further request for licensure will require
submission of a new application and inclusion of the current licensure
fee.[
(A) Delay by board staff
in processing an application;
(B) Application requires
Licensure Committee review after completion of all other processing
and will expire prior to the next scheduled meeting;
(C) Licensure Committee
requires an applicant to meet specific additional requirements for
licensure and the application will expire prior to deadline established
by the Committee;
(D) Applicant requires
a reasonable, limited additional period of time to obtain documentation
after completing all other requirements and demonstrating diligence
in attempting to provide the required documentation;
(E) Applicant is delayed
due to unanticipated military assignments, medical reasons, or catastrophic
events.
(3) - (8) (No change.)
(b) - (f) (No change.)
This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has
been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's
legal authority to adopt.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on June 25, 2009.
TRD-200902614
Mari Robinson, J.D.
Interim Executive Director
Texas Medical Board
Earliest possible date of adoption: August 9, 2009
For further information, please call: (512) 305-7016
22 TAC §§175.1, 175.2, 175.5
The Texas Medical Board (Board) proposes amendments
to Chapter 175, §175.1, concerning Application Fees, §175.2,
concerning Registration and Renewal Fees and §175.5, concerning
Payment of Fees or Penalties.
The amendment to §175.1, relating to Application Fees, increases
certain application and registration renewal fees to cover the agency's
costs of all mandates adopted by the 81st legislature.
The amendment to §175.2, relating to Registration and Renewal
Fees, increases certain registration and renewal fees to cover the
agency's costs of all mandates adopted by the 81st legislature, and
establish a charge for the review of continuing acupuncture education
(CAE) courses on a per course basis.
The amendment to §175.5, relating to Payments of Fees or Penalties,
provide limited conditions for when an applicant or licensee may obtain
a refund of application or registration fees.
Nancy Leshikar, General Counsel for the Board, has determined that
for the first five-year period these sections are in effect there
will be no fiscal implications to state or local government as a result
of enforcing the sections as proposed. There will be no effect to
individuals required to comply with the rules as proposed. There will
be no effect on small or micro businesses.
Ms. Leshikar has also determined that for each year of the first
five years the sections as proposed are in effect the public benefit
anticipated as a result of enforcing §175.1 will be to enable
the agency to carry out its statutory mandates related to individuals
under its jurisdiction. The public benefit anticipated as a result
of enforcing §175.2 will be to enable to the agency to carry
out its statutory mandates related to individuals under its jurisdiction
and to adjust fees on CAE courses commensurate with time spent by
staff in reviewing the CAE course applications. The public benefit
anticipated as a result of enforcing §175.5 will be to give refunds
to individuals who apply for licensure or renewal of their licenses
when extraordinary circumstances occur.
Comments on the proposals may be submitted to Sally Durocher, P.O.
Box 2018, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, or e-mail comments to: rules.development@tmb.state.tx.us.
A public hearing will be held at a later date.
The amendments are proposed under the authority of the
Texas Occupations Code Annotated, §153.001, which provides authority
for the Board to adopt rules and bylaws as necessary to: govern its
own proceedings; perform its duties; regulate the practice of medicine
in this state; enforce this subtitle; and establish rules related
to licensure.
Sections 153.051, 204.103, 205.103, and 206.208 Texas Occupations
Code, are affected by this proposal.
§175.1.Application Fees.
The board shall charge the following fees for processing an
application for a license or permit:
(1) Physician Licenses:
(A) Full physician license (includes surcharge of $205)--$885.
(B) Telemedicine license (includes surcharge of $205)--$885.
(C) Administrative medicine license (includes surcharge of $205)--$885.
(D) Reissuance of license following revocation (includes
surcharge of $205)--$885.
(E) Temporary license:
(i) Distinguished professor--$50.
(ii) State health agency--$50.
(iii) Visiting physician--$-0-.
(iv) Visiting professor--$167 [
(v) National Health Service Corps--$-0-.
(vi) Faculty temporary license (includes surcharges
of $280)--$737 [
(vii) Postgraduate Research Temporary License--$-0-.
(viii) Medically underserved area--$50.
(ix) Regular--$107 [
(F) Licenses and Permits relating to Medical Education:
(i) Initial physician in training permit (includes
surcharge of $4)--$201 [
(ii) Physician in training permit for program transfer
(includes surcharge of $2)--$129 [
(iii) Evaluation or re-evaluation of postgraduate training program--$250.
(2) Physician Assistants:
(A) Physician assistant license (includes surcharge of $5)--$205.
(B) Reissuance of license following revocation (includes
surcharge of $5)--$205.
(C) Temporary license--$107 [
(3) Acupuncturists/Acudetox Specialists/Continuing
Education Providers:
(A) Acupuncture licensure (includes surcharge of $5)--$305.
(B) Temporary license for an acupuncturist--$107 [
(C) Acupuncturist distinguished professor temporary license--$50.
(D) Acudetox specialist certification (includes surcharge of $2)--$52.
(E) Continuing acupuncture education provider--$50.
(F) Review of a continuing acupuncture education
course--$25 [
(G) Review of continuing acudetox acupuncture education courses--$50.
(4) Non-Certified Radiologic Technician permit (includes
surcharge of $2)--$52.
(5) Non-Profit Health Organization initial certification--$2,500.
(6) Surgical Assistants:
(A) Surgical assistant licensure--$300.
(B) Temporary license--$50.
§175.2.Registration and Renewal Fees.
The board shall charge the following fees to continue licenses
and permits in effect:
(1) Physician Registration Permits:
(A) Initial biennial permit (includes surcharges of
$496)--$813 [
(B) Subsequent biennial permit (includes surcharges
of $492)--$809 [
(C) Additional biennial registration fee for office-based
anesthesia--$210 (includes surcharge of $10).
(D) Continuing medical education temporary license--$55.
(2) Physician Assistant Registration Permits:
(A) Initial annual permit (includes surcharges of $10)--$257.50 [
(B) Subsequent annual permit (includes surcharges of
$6)--$253.50 [
(3) Acupuncturists/Acudetox Specialists Registration Permits:
(A) Initial annual permit for acupuncturist (includes
surcharges of $10)--$322.50 [
(B) Subsequent annual permit for acupuncturist (includes
surcharges of $6)--$318.50 [
(C) Annual renewal for acudetox specialist certification--$87.50 [
(4) Non-Certified Radiologic Technician permit annual
renewal (includes surcharge of $2)--$114.50 [
(5) Non-Profit Health Organization biennial recertification--$1,125 [
(6) Surgical Assistants registration permits:
(A) Initial biennial permit (includes surcharges of
$6)--$531 [
(B) Subsequent biennial permit (includes surcharges
of $2)--$527 [
§175.5.Payment of Fees or Penalties.
(a) Method of Payment. Fees paid
online must be submitted by credit card, electronic check, or debit
card, as required by the online application. All other licensure fees
or penalties must be submitted in the form of a money order, personal
check, or cashier's check payable on or through a United States bank.
Fees and penalties cannot be refunded except as provided in subsection
(b) of this section. If a single payment is made for more than
one individual permit, it must be made for the same class of permit
and a detailed listing, on a form prescribed by the board, must be
included with each payment.
(b) Refunds. Refunds of
fees may be granted under the following circumstances:
(1) Administrative error by the Board;
(2) Licensure applicants who do not appear
before the Licensure Committee and who withdraw their applications
and request a refund within 30 days of being notified by board staff
that they are ineligible for licensure;
(3) Applicants who withdraw a licensure
application after applying for multiple types of licensure at the
same time but then either elect to pursue only one type of license
or the Board approves one type of license before completing the review
of the other applications;
(4) Applicants who apply for temporary licenses
but do not receive a temporary license due to the issuance of full
licensure;
(5) Licensees who retire or request cancellation
of their licenses within 90 days of paying the registration fee;
(6) Applicants or licensees who die within
90 days of having paid a fee.
This agency hereby certifies that the proposal
has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's
legal authority to adopt.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on June 25, 2009.
TRD-200902615
Mari Robinson, J.D.
Interim Executive Director
Texas Medical Board
Earliest possible date of adoption: August 9, 2009
For further information, please call: (512) 305-7016
22 TAC §183.14
The Texas Medical Board (Board) proposes amendments
to Chapter 183, §183.14, concerning Acudetox Specialists.
The amendment establishes that application and renewal fees for
acudetox specialists are provided under §175.1 and §175.2
of this title.
Nancy Leshikar, General Counsel for the Board, has determined that
for the first five-year period the section is in effect there will
be no fiscal implications to state or local government as a result
of enforcing the section as proposed. There will be no effect to individuals
required to comply with the rule as proposed. There will be no effect
on small or micro businesses.
Ms. Leshikar has also determined that for each year of the first
five years the section as proposed is in effect the public benefit
anticipated as a result of enforcing this proposal will be to provide
consistent to the provisions that relate to fees for Acudetox Specialists.
Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Sally Durocher, P.O.
Box 2018, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, or e-mail comments to: rules.development@tmb.state.tx.us.
A public hearing will be held at a later date.
The amendment is proposed under the authority of the
Texas Occupations Code Annotated, §153.001, which provides authority
for the Board to adopt rules and bylaws as necessary to: govern its
own proceedings; perform its duties; regulate the practice of medicine
in this state; enforce this subtitle; and establish rules related
to licensure.
Section 205.303, Texas Occupations Code, is affected by this proposal.
§183.14.Acudetox Specialist.
(a) - (e) (No change.)
(f) The fee for certification as an acudetox specialist
for the treatment of alcoholism, substance abuse, or chemical dependency
shall be set in such an amount as to cover the reasonable cost of
administering and enforcing this chapter without recourse to any other
funds generated by the Medical or the Acupuncture Board. The
application and renewal fees are defined under §175.1 and §175.2
of this title (relating to Application Fees and Registration and Renewal Fees). [
(g) - (k) (No change.)
This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has
been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's
legal authority to adopt.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on June 25, 2009.
TRD-200902616
Mari Robinson, J.D.
Interim Executive Director
Texas Medical Board
Earliest possible date of adoption: August 9, 2009
For further information, please call: (512) 305-7016
CHAPTER 851. TEXAS BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL GEOSCIENTISTS LICENSING RULES
SUBCHAPTER A. LICENSING
PART 5. STATE BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERSexamination
] administered by the Board or an entity
designated by the Board within one year immediately prior to application;
[and,]
"Board Eligible"]
by an American Dental Association-approved specialty board.
§256.011]; and,
examination];
examination];
CHAPTER 102. FEES$155]; and
$2,005]
$500]
$116];
$15]
$15]
$50]
$75]
$480]
$100]
$69]; and,
$15]
$15]
$50]
$50].
$25].
$101]; and,
$50]
$25]
$75]
$61]
$75]
$57]
CHAPTER 103. DENTAL HYGIENE LICENSUREexamination
] administered by the SBDE or an entity
designated by the SBDE within one year immediately prior to application;
[and,]
.]
§256.011]; and,
examination];
examination];
CHAPTER 114. EXTENSION OF DUTIES OF AUXILIARY PERSONNEL--DENTAL ASSISTANTSeither] a certificate of registration issued by
the State Board of Dental Examiners under this section[, or was
issued a certification under former §115.10 (now recodified as §114.10)
prior to September 1, 2004. This section shall expire in its entirety
on September 1, 2006].
an examination] administered by the State Board of Dental Examiners
or its designated agent, that covers:
examination] administered by the State
Board of Dental Examiners or its designated agent.
of §114.20
] of this chapter must:
of §114.20] of this chapter must:
[(h) The course provider shall submit
to the SBDE, within 30 days of the course and examination completion date:]
(i)] The course provider
shall provide all course registrants with their examination results
within 30 days of completion of the examination.
(j)] All course providers
are subject to audit by the State Board of Dental Examiners for purposes
of ensuring compliance with the requirements of this chapter.
CHAPTER 115. EXTENSION OF DUTIES OF AUXILIARY PERSONNEL--DENTAL HYGIENE
CHAPTER 119. SPECIAL AREAS OF DENTAL PRACTICE
PART 6. TEXAS BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS70] percent.
SUBCHAPTER H. REVIEW PROCESS OF APPLICATIONS AND LICENSE ISSUANCE(c)] Once an application
has been reviewed and before a license has been issued or denied,
the board will not accept a new or amended application from the applicant.
This does not prohibit the executive director, a board member, or
the board from requesting, when they deem necessary, additional information
from an applicant regarding his or her application.
(d)] In the event that
information bearing on the suitability of an applicant is discovered
after submission of an application but prior to issuance of a license,
the board may rescind or alter any previous decision, or hold the
application in abeyance, or may deny an application until the suitability
of the applicant is adequately established.
(e)] An applicant may request
an application to be withdrawn from consideration provided that the
application has not been approved for licensure subject to passage
of an examination and the application has not begun circulation under
the Board Review Process under §133.85 of this chapter (relating
to Board Review of and Action on Applications). All requests for withdrawal
must be submitted to the Board in writing.
(f)] An applicant may only
have one pending application on file with the Board at any time.
CHAPTER 137. COMPLIANCE AND PROFESSIONALISM(e)] In strict accordance
with the provisions of the Texas Education Code §57.491, pertaining
to the loan default proceedings of the Texas Guaranteed Student Loan
Corporation (TGSLC), if a license holder's name has been provided
by the TGSLC as being in default of a loan, the board shall not renew
the license of the license holder on the second renewal date following
such notification, unless the TGSLC certifies that the individual
has entered into a repayment agreement with TGSLC, or is not in default
on a loan. Such license holder shall be provided an opportunity for
an informal hearing, similar to that provided by §139.33 of this
title (relating to Informal Proceedings), before any action concerning
the denial of a renewal of a license is taken under this subsection [paragraph
]. A defaulted loan shall not bar the board's issuance
of an initial license if the applicant is otherwise qualified for
licensure; however, the board shall not renew said license unless
the TGSLC certifies the individual has satisfied the requirements
of the Texas Education Code §57.491.
(f)] Pursuant to Texas
Occupations Code §55.002, a license holder is exempt from any
increased fee or other penalty imposed in this section for failing
to renew the license in a timely manner if the license holder provides
adequate documentation, including copies of orders, to establish to
the satisfaction of the board that the license holder failed to renew
in a timely manner because the license holder was serving on active
duty in the United States armed forces outside Texas.
.
However, if] the total number required to become current exceeds
30 units, then 30 units shall be the maximum number required.
SUBCHAPTER B. SEALING REQUIREMENTS
CHAPTER 139. ENFORCEMENT
SUBCHAPTER E. HEARINGS
PART 9. TEXAS MEDICAL BOARD;] An extension to an application
may be granted under certain circumstances, including:
CHAPTER 175. FEES, PENALTIES AND FORMS$110].
$680].
$50].
$144].
$72].
$50].
$50].
courses--$50].
$756].
$752].
$229].
$225].
$294].
$290].
$59].
$86].
$1,068].
$474].
$470].
CHAPTER 183. ACUPUNCTURE
Such fee shall be $50 for the initial application
for certification and $25 per renewal.]
PART 39. TEXAS BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL GEOSCIENTISTS