The Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists adopts amendments to §473.2 and §473.4, concerning Examination Fees, without changes to the proposed text as published in the September 22, 2000, issue of the Texas Register (25 TexReg 9357).

The rules are being amended to cover the cost of the examination, which has been increased by $100 by the owner and distributor of the examination and to accordingly adjust the late fees for renewals.

The amended rules will ensure that eligible applicants pay fees adequate to cover the cost of the national exam and their renewals.

No comments were received regarding the adoption of the amendment.

The amendments are 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 promulgate rules consistent with the statute.