The Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists adopts an amendment to §473.2, concerning Examination Fees (Not Refundable), without changes to the proposed text published in the November 23, 2012, issue of the Texas Register (37 TexReg 9249) and will not be republished.

The amendment is being adopted to ensure the protection and safety of the public.

The amendment as adopted is necessary to ensure the Board's rule comports with ASPPB's increased exam fee for the EPPP set to take effect on March 1, 2013.

No comments were received regarding the adoption of the amendment.

The amendment is adopted under Texas Occupations Code, Title 3, Subtitle I, Chapter 501, which provides the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists with the authority to make all rules, not inconsistent with the Constitution and Laws of this State, which are reasonably necessary for the proper performance of its duties and regulations of proceedings before it.