Sec. 154.054. EXAMINATION FEE. (a) For each examination conducted under Section 154.053, the commissioner or the commissioner's agent shall impose on the seller a fee in an amount set by the commission under Section 154.051 and based on the seller's total outstanding contracts.
(b) The amount of the fee must be sufficient to cover:
(1) the cost of the examination, including:
(A) salary and travel expenses for department employees, including travel to and from the place where the records are kept; and
(B) any other expense necessarily incurred in conducting the examination;
(2) the equitable or proportionate cost of maintaining and operating the department; and
(3) the cost of enforcing this chapter.
Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1008, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 867, Sec. 74, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 3 - Financial Institutions and Businesses
Subtitle E - Other Financial Businesses
Chapter 154 - Prepaid Funeral Services
Subchapter B. Powers and Duties of Department
Section 154.051. Administration of Chapter; Fees
Section 154.052. Annual Report
Section 154.053. Records; Examination
Section 154.054. Examination Fee
Section 154.055. Disclosure of Certain Information; Confidentiality