The State Board of Dental Examiners (Board) proposes amendments to §102.1, concerning the Board's fee schedule, to implement requirements of Senate Bill 1 and House Bill 3201 (83rd Legislature, Regular Session). The proposed amendments will show the increase in fees as required and developed through Senate Bill 1 and House Bill 3201.

Julie Hildebrand, Executive Director, has determined that for the first five-year period the proposed rule is in effect, there will not be any fiscal implications for state or local government as a result of enforcing or administering the amendments to the rule.

Ms. Hildebrand has also determined that for the first five-year period the proposed rule is in effect, the public benefit anticipated as a result of administering this rule will be to provide funding for the administrative functions of the Board. Ms. Hildebrand has determined that for the first five-year period the proposed rule is in effect, costs to persons or small businesses who are required to comply with the rule is no more than the relevant fees listed in the rule. There is no foreseeable impact on employment in any regional area where the rule is enforced or administered.

Comments on the proposed amendments may be submitted to Sarah Carnes-Lemp, General Counsel, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 3-800, Austin, Texas 78732; fax: (512) 463-7452; e-mail: sarah@tsbde.texas.gov no later than 30 days from the date that the proposed amendments are published in the Texas Register.

The amendments are proposed under Texas Occupations Code, §254.001(a), which gives the Board authority to adopt rules necessary to perform its duties and ensure compliance with state laws relating to the practice of dentistry to protect the public health and safety.

No other statutes, articles, or codes are affected by the proposed amendments.