Sec. 101.307. FUNDING OF OFFICE. (a) To provide funding sufficient for the office to exercise the powers and duties prescribed by this subchapter:
(1) the initial licensing or registration fee charged by each licensing agency is increased by $5; and
(2) the renewal fee charged by each licensing agency is increased by $1 for each year for which the license or registration is renewed.
(b) The fee increases authorized under this section shall be collected in the same manner as the assessment under Section 101.006. The council may spend the fees collected under this section only to fund the activities of the office under this subchapter.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 305, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle A - Provisions Applying to Health Professions Generally
Chapter 101 - Health Professions Council
Subchapter G. Office of Patient Protection
Section 101.301. General Provisions
Section 101.302. Executive Committee; Director
Section 101.303. Administrative Attachment to Council; Reimbursement
Section 101.304. Public Information Provided by Office; Standard Complaint Form
Section 101.305. Powers and Duties of Office