1. (a) Definitions. The following words and terms, when used in this section, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

   1. (1) Copies of public information--A reproduction, made available to a requestor, of a document, writing, letter, memorandum or other written, printed, typed, copied, or developed material that contains public information, as defined in Texas Government Code, Chapter 552, which is not excepted from disclosure by that chapter.
   2. (2) Nonstandard-size copy--A copy of public information that is made available to a requestor in any format other than a standard-size paper copy.
   3. (3) Readily available information--Information that already exists in printed form, or information that is stored electronically and is ready to be printed of copies without requiring any programming.
   4. (4) Standard-size copy--A printed impression on one side of a piece of paper that measures up to 8 1/2 by 14 inches. Each side of a piece of paper on which an impression is made is counted as a single copy. A piece of paper that is printed on both sides is counted as two copies.

2. (b) Copy charges. The following charges apply when copies of public information are requested by nongovernmental entities or individuals:

   1. (1) Standard-size copies of readily available information (fewer than 50 pages):

      1. (A) $.10 per copy;
      2. (B) Actual postage and shipping costs; and
      3. (C) $.50 per page for long distance fax transmission;

   2. (2) Standard-size copies of readily available information (50 pages or more) and standard-size copies of not readily available information:

      1. (A) $.10 per copy;
      2. (B) Personnel charge of $15 per hour for the actual time spent to comply with request;
      3. (C) Overhead charge of 20% of the personnel charge applicable to the request;
      4. (D) Actual postage and shipping costs; and
      5. (E) $.50 per page for long distance fax transmission;

   3. (3) Nonstandard-size copy of readily available information:

      1. (A) $31 for each computer generated printed listing of a class of licensees (i.e., funeral establishments, funeral directors, embalmers, or funeral directors and embalmers) with address, license number, and expiration date; provided, this charge applies for each listing, whether sorted alphabetically, by license type, city, county, or zip code;
      2. (B) $31 for each computer generated set of name and address printed labels for a class of licensees (i.e., funeral establishments, funeral directors, embalmers, or funeral directors and embalmers); provided, this charge applies for each label set, whether sorted alphabetically, by license type, city, county, or zip code;

      3. (C) Other paper copies:

         1. (i) $.50 per copy;
         2. (ii) $15 per hour personnel charge;
         3. (iii) Overhead charge of 20% of personnel charge;
         4. (iv) Actual postage and shipping costs; and
         5. (v) $.50 per page for long distance fax transmission;

      4. (D) Non-paper copies:

         1. (i) $15 per hour personnel charge;
         2. (ii) Overhead charge of 20% of personnel charge;
         3. (iii) Actual charges to Commission, if any, for external preparation;
         4. (iv) $1.00 per diskette;
         5. (v) $1.00 per audio cassette;
         6. (vi) $10 per magnetic tape; and
         7. (vii) Actual postage and shipping costs.

Source Note:The provisions of this §201.18 adopted to be effective February 17, 1995, 20 TexReg 890.