Issue Date: 1993-09-01
Revised Date: 2023-09-01

Legal Citations

Object Type

Cash — Health

Origin Date

1993 by S.B. 1062, 73rd Leg., R.S.

Description

Person may not practice acupuncture in this state unless they hold license issued by medical board. Board shall set and collect fees to cover administration and enforcement. Person may renew unexpired license by paying required renewal fee. If expired for 90 days or less, must pay 1 1/2 times renewal fee, over 90 days but less than 1 year must pay 2 times renewal fee. Expired over one year must re-apply for license.

Person may not practice as an acudetox specialist (acupuncture limited to treating alcoholism, substance abuse, chemical dependency) unless certified by the board. Temporary license (certification and renewal) fees are also set by the board.

Due Date

Annual or biennial, as set by the board rule. Every 3 years for acudetox specialist.

Collecting Agencies

Note

Amended by S.B. 361, S.B. 1765, 75th Leg., R.S.

Name changed from Texas Board of Medical Examiners by S.B. 419, 79th Leg., R.S.

Due date amended by S.B. 674, 85th Leg., R.S.

3-year renewal for acudetox specialist added by H.B. 1106, 88th Leg., R.S.

USAS Values

Appropriation Year 25
USAS Title HEALTH RELATED PROFESSION FEES
Receipt Category 12 – Health
Receipt Type 10 – Business/Professional Fees
Object Group 30 – Revenues
USAS Status A
Rev/Exp Category 01 – LICENSES, FEES, FINES, AND PENALTIES