Sec. 554.006. FEES. (a) The board by rule shall establish reasonable and necessary fees so that the fees, in the aggregate, produce sufficient revenue to cover the cost of administering this subtitle.
(b) The board by rule shall establish reasonable and necessary fees so that the fees, in the aggregate, produce sufficient revenue to cover the cost of establishing and maintaining the program described by Sections 481.075, 481.076, and 481.0761, Health and Safety Code.
(c) The board may assess the fee described by Subsection (b) on individuals or entities authorized to prescribe or dispense controlled substances under Chapter 481, Health and Safety Code, and to access the program described by Sections 481.075, 481.076, and 481.0761, Health and Safety Code.
(d) Each agency that licenses individuals or entities authorized to prescribe or dispense controlled substances under Chapter 481, Health and Safety Code, and to access the program described by Sections 481.075, 481.076, and 481.0761, Health and Safety Code, shall increase the occupational license, permit, or registration fee of the license holders or use available excess revenue in an amount sufficient to operate that program as specified by the board.
(e) A fee collected by an agency under Subsection (d) shall be transferred to the board for the purpose of establishing and maintaining the program described by Sections 481.075, 481.076, and 481.0761, Health and Safety Code.
(f) Grants received by the board to implement or operate the program described by Sections 481.075, 481.076, and 481.0761, Health and Safety Code, may be used by the board to offset or reduce the amount of fees paid by each agency that licenses individuals or entities who are or may be authorized to prescribe or dispense controlled substances under Chapter 481, Health and Safety Code.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1268 (S.B. 195), Sec. 23, eff. September 1, 2016.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle J - Pharmacy and Pharmacists
Chapter 554 - Board Powers and Duties; Rulemaking Authority
Subchapter A. Powers and Duties
Section 554.001. General Powers and Duties of Board
Section 554.0011. Use of Alternative Rulemaking and Dispute Resolution
Section 554.002. Regulation of Practice of Pharmacy
Section 554.0021. Recognition and Approval of Pharmacist Certification Programs
Section 554.004. Administration of Medication
Section 554.005. Prescription Drugs and Devices
Section 554.009. Lease or Purchase of Vehicles
Section 554.010. Peace Officers
Section 554.011. Pilot and Demonstration Research Projects
Section 554.012. Notification Relating to Therapeutic Optometrists
Section 554.014. Information Provided to License Holders
Section 554.015. Poison Control Center Information
Section 554.017. List of Pharmacists Authorized to Sign Prescription Drug Orders
Section 554.018. Comprehensive Substance Use Disorder Approach