The State Board of Dental Examiners adopts amendments to §102.1, Fee Schedule without changes to the proposed text as published in the October 19, 2001, issue of the Texas Register (26 TexReg 8306).

The amendments to §102.1 are adopted to implement increases in certain fees to cover additional appropriations. Specifically subsection (a)(2) increasing annual registration of dentists from $88.00 to $93.00; subsection (b)(2) increasing annual registration of hygienists from $52.00 to $57.00; subsection (a)(9) providing a fee of $500.00 for the application of temporary licensure by credentials for a dentist; and subsection (b)(8) providing a fee of $100.00 for the application of temporary licensure by credentials for a hygienists; and subsection (h)(1) and (2) providing fees of $50.00 for application of certificates to apply pit and fissure sealants by dental assistants and a fee of $50.00 for annual renewal of certificates to apply pit and fissure sealants.

No comments were received regarding adoption of the proposal.

The amended rule is adopted under Texas Government Code §2001.021 et. seq; Texas Civil Statutes, the Occupations Code §254.001 which provides the State Board of Dental Examiners with the authority to adopt and enforce rules necessary for it to perform its duties, and to ensure compliance with laws relating to the practice of dentistry and §254.004 which requires the agency to establish fees sufficient to cover operating costs and to comply with provisions of House Bill 3507 and Senate Bill 187, 77th Legislature, 2001.