Sec. 351.154. APPLICATION OF FEES. (a) Except as otherwise provided by this section, the board shall apply the funds realized from all fees payable under this chapter first to pay all necessary expenses of the board and then, by order of the board, to compensate members of the board.
(b) The board shall deposit in the University of Houston development fund 15 percent of each renewal fee collected by the board under Section 351.152. The money paid to that fund under this subsection may be used solely for scholarships or improvements in the physical facilities, including library facilities, of the College of Optometry.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 385 (S.B. 314), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2017.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle F - Professions Related to Eyes and Vision
Chapter 351 - Optometrists and Therapeutic Optometrists
Subchapter D. Powers and Duties
Section 351.154. Application of Fees
Section 351.155. Rules Restricting Advertising or Competitive Bidding
Section 351.156. Board Duties Regarding Complaints
Section 351.1575. Inspection of Premises and Review of Records Authorized
Section 351.158. Legal Representation
Section 351.159. Committee Appointments and Recommendations
Section 351.160. Pharmaceutical Agents
Section 351.161. Seal; Design of License
Section 351.163. Board Records
Section 351.166. Information Provided to License Holders
Section 351.167. Poison Control Center Information
Section 351.168. Technological Solutions Policy Required
Section 351.169. Alternative Rulemaking and Dispute Resolution