37 Tex. Admin. Code § 437.3
Certification Fees
Effective Dec 24, 200227 TexReg 12007Source Note: The provisions of this §437.3 adopted to be effective November 1, 1998, 23 TexReg 10900; amended to be effective May 23, 1999, 24 TexReg 3863; amended to be effective October 11, 2000, 25 TexReg 10189; amended to be effective March 8, 2001, 26 TexReg 2045; amended to be effective March 24, 2002, 27 TexReg 2244; amended to be effective December 24, 2002, 27 TexReg 12007.Texas Secretary of State
- (a) A $20 non-refundable application fee is required for each certificate issued by the commission. If a certificate is issued within the time provided in §401.125 of this title (relating to Processing Periods), the fee will be applied to certification. If the certificate is denied the applicant must pay a new certification application fee to file a new application.
- (b) Certification fees shall not be combined with other fees such as renewal fees, fees for commission manuals, or copying fees.
- (c) The regulated employing entity shall be responsible for all certification fees required as a condition of appointment.
- (d) Nothing in this section shall prohibit an individual from paying a certification fee for any certificate which he or she is qualified to hold, providing the certificate is not required as a condition of appointment (see subsection (c) of this section concerning certification fees).
- (e) Any person who holds a certificate, and is no longer employed by an entity that is regulated by the commission may submit in writing a request together with the required fee to receive a one-time certificate stating the level of certification in each discipline held by the person on the date that person left employment, pursuant to the Texas Government Code, §419.033(b). Multiple certifications may be listed on the one-time certificate. The one-time fee for the one-time certificate shall be the same as the current certification fee provided in subsection (a) of this section.
- (f) A facility that provides basic level training for any discipline for which the commission has established a Basic Curriculum must be certified by the commission. The training facility will be charged a separate certification fee for each discipline.
Source Note:The provisions of this §437.3 adopted to be effective November 1, 1998, 23 TexReg 10900; amended to be effective May 23, 1999, 24 TexReg 3863; amended to be effective October 11, 2000, 25 TexReg 10189; amended to be effective March 8, 2001, 26 TexReg 2045; amended to be effective March 24, 2002, 27 TexReg 2244; amended to be effective December 24, 2002, 27 TexReg 12007.