GENERAL RULEMAKING AUTHORITY
Known as the Dental Practice Act
The act spans §§ 251–267 (231 sections).
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case Gerald Froemming, DDS Texas Dental License No. 12286 v. Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (2012)
Most recently applied in Gerald Froemming, DDS Texas Dental License No. 12286 v. Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (June 2012)
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff
(a) The board may adopt and enforce rules necessary to:
(1) perform its duties; and
(2) ensure compliance with state laws relating to the practice of dentistry to protect the public health and safety.
(b) The board may adopt rules governing:
(1) the board's proceedings; and
(2) the examination of applicants for a license to practice dentistry.
Official source: Texas Constitution and Statutes. Reproduced from public-domain Texas statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.