SECTION 437.13. Processing Fees for Test Application

(a) A non-refundable application processing fee of $55 shall be charged for each examination.

(b) A non-refundable application processing fee of $35 shall be charged for each sectional examination.

(c) Fees will be paid in advance with the application or the certified training provider may be invoiced or billed if previous arrangements have been approved by the commission in writing via mail, e-mail or fax.

(1) Any payment postmarked from 61 to 90 days after the invoice date will cause the provider of training to be assessed a non-refundable late fee of one half the amount shown on the invoice. This late fee is in addition to the amount shown on the invoice for test application processing fees.

(2) Any payment postmarked more than 90 days after the invoice date will cause the provider of training to be assessed a non-refundable late fee in an amount equal to the amount shown on the invoice. This late fee is in addition to the amount shown on the invoice for test application processing fees.

(d) The test application processing fee is waived for a military service member or military veteran whose military service, training, or education substantially meets the training requirements for a commission examination. This subsection applies to initial examinations for certifications required by commission rules for appointment to duties. Retests following a failed initial examination or an examination to regain a certification that was lost are not included.

(e) The test application processing fee is waived for a military service member, military veteran, or military spouse who holds a current license or certification issued by another jurisdiction that has requirements substantially equivalent to the training requirements for a commission examination. This subsection applies to initial examinations for certifications required by commission rules for appointment to duties. Retests following a failed initial examination or an examination to regain a certification that was lost are not included.

Source Note: The provisions of this §437.13 adopted to be effective November 1, 1998, 23 TexReg 10900; amended to be effective October 11, 2000, 25 TexReg 10189; amended to be effective December 24, 2002, 27 TexReg 12007; amended to be effective November 15, 2003, 28 TexReg 9886; amended to be effective May 21, 2006, 31 TexReg 3904; amended to be effective November 28, 2007, 32 TexReg 8531; amended to be effective August 10, 2009, 34 TexReg 5412; amended to be effective June 7, 2011, 36 TexReg 3504; amended to be effective August 22, 2011, 36 TexReg 5216; amended to be effective August 5, 2013, 38 TexReg 4908; amended to be effective February 10, 2016, 41 TexReg 980; amendedto be effective January 1, 2017, 41 TexReg 5765; amended to be effective May 20, 2018, 43 TexReg 3105