(a) The commission may authorize payment of regulatory fees, fines, penalties, and charges for goods and services through:
(1) an electronic payment method; or
(2) a credit card issued by a financial institution chartered by a state or the United States or issued by a nationally recognized credit organization approved by the commission.
(b) A payment by a method under this section may be made in person, by telephone, or through the Internet.

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Terms Used In Texas Occupations Code 51.210

  • Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • United States: includes a department, bureau, or other agency of the United States of America. See Texas Government Code 311.005

(c) The commission may require a person who makes a payment to the department through an electronic payment method or credit card to pay a discount or service charge in an amount reasonable and necessary to reimburse the commission for the costs involved in processing the payment.
(d) The commission may adopt rules as necessary to implement this section.