1. (a) In this section, "license" has the meaning assigned by Section 153.017.

2. (a-1) The board shall set and collect an additional surcharge to cover the cost of administering a continuous query on the National Practitioner Data Bank as required by Section 153.017. The surcharge shall be collected from each individual who holds a license for:

   1. (1) issuance of a first registration permit under this subtitle;
   2. (2) renewal of a registration permit under this subtitle; and
   3. (3) issuance or renewal of a license.
3. (b) The board shall deposit each surcharge collected under this section to the credit of the public assurance account described by Section 153.0535(b).

Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 827 (H.B. 1998), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2023.

Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 906 (S.B. 2480), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2025.