The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (Board) adopts amendments to §102.1, concerning fees without changes to the proposed text published in the July 25, 2003 issue of the Texas Register (28 TexReg 5724). The text will not be republished. The section provides for increases in the Dentists fee schedule for application for licensure by examination, annual registration, application for licensure by credentials and reactivation of a retired license; and the Dental Hygienists fee schedule for application for licensure by examination, annual registration, application for licensure by credentials and reactivation of a retired license; and the Dental Laboratories fee schedule for initial application and annual registration. Senate Bill 263 and House Bill 2985, 78th Legislature amends the required fees for dentists, dental hygienists and dental laboratories.

The amendment adds language to 22 TAC §102.1(a)(b)(c) by increasing fees for dentists, dental hygienists and dental laboratories, as required by Senate Bill 263 and House Bill 2985, 78th Legislature.

No comments were received regarding adoption of the amendment.

The amendment is adopted under Texas Government Code §2001.021 et seq; Texas Civil Statutes, the Occupations Code §254.001 which provides the Board with the authority to adopt and enforce rules necessary for it to perform its duties, and Senate Bill 263, and House Bill 2985, 78th Legislature, 2003, which requires the fees to be adjusted.