Issue Date: 1990-09-01
Revised Date: 2023-09-01

Legal Citations

Object Type

Cash — Health

Origin Date

1985 by H.B. 900, 69th Leg., R.S.

Description

To record fees to establish peer assistance programs designed to help professionals impaired by chemical dependency on drugs or alcohol or by mental illness.

Fees include:

  • Surcharges of not more than $10 added to license and renewal fees by certain licensing/disciplinary authorities.
  • Fees of not more than $50 per month from participants in a peer assistance program collected in addition to the surcharge by the State Board of Dental Examiners to fund an approved program and related administrative costs.

Due Date

Upon payment of the fee.

Note

Prior to September 1, 1990, fees included with licensing revenue objects used by various agencies.

Dental Examiner fee formerly deposited to Dental Registration Fund Account 0086, abolished August 31, 1995 per § 403.094, Government Code.

Amended by S.B. 586 and S.B. 981, 71st Leg., R.S.

Amended by S.B. 404, 72nd Leg., R.S.

Amended by S.B. 770 and S.B. 877, 75th Leg., R.S.

Agency 515 deposit changed from GR Account 0523 -Texas State Board of Pharmacy to General Revenue Fund 0001 by S.B. 410, 79th Leg., R.S. 

Board of Nursing Examiners name changed to Board of Nursing by H.B. 2426, 80th Leg., R.S.

Agency 537 programs for chemical dependency counselors added by H.B. 3145, 82nd Leg., R.S. beginning 12/1/2011.

S.B. 1414, 88th Leg., R.S. temporarily moved all policy-making powers from the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners to the Texas Commission on Licensing and Regulation (452) from 9/1/2023 until 9/1/2027.

USAS Values

Appropriation Year 25
USAS Title PEER ASSISTANCE PROG FEES
Receipt Category 12 – Health
Receipt Type 30 – State Service Fees
Object Group 30 – Revenues
USAS Status A
Rev/Exp Category 01 – LICENSES, FEES, FINES, AND PENALTIES