TITLE 22.EXAMINING BOARDS

Part 5. STATE BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS

Chapter 107. DENTAL BOARD PROCEDURES

Subchapter B. PROCEDURES FOR INVESTIGATING COMPLAINTS

22 TAC §107.102

The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (Board) adopts amendments to §107.102, concerning procedures in conduct of investigation, without changes to the proposed text published in the April 11, 2003, issue of the Texas Register (28 TexReg 3032). The text will not be republished. The section makes the investigatory process more efficient and reduces the amount of staff resources required to complete an investigation.

The amendment adds and deletes language to 22 TAC §107.102(d), (e), (f) and (g) to clarify the review process. Specifically, language at §107.102(d) and (e) provide that the word "undercover" be eliminated in order to include all types of cases not just "undercover" cases. §107.102(f) and (g) provide a more efficient process for each individual case while ensuring that proper consideration is given to each case.

No comments were received regarding adoption of the amendment.

The amendment is adopted under Texas Government Code §2001.021 et seq; Texas Civil Statutes, the Occupations Code §254.001 which provides the Board with the authority to adopt and enforce rules necessary for it to perform its duties, and §255.006, General Rules Regarding Complaint Investigation and Disposition, particularly subsection (d).

This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 14, 2003.

TRD-200304261

Bobby D. Schmidt

Executive Director

State Board of Dental Examiners

Effective date: August 3, 2003

Proposal publication date: April 11, 2003

For further information, please call: (512) 475-1660