PART 5. STATE BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS
CHAPTER 116. DENTAL LABORATORIES
The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (Board) adopts an amendment to §116.3(b), concerning the registration and renewal requirements of Texas dental laboratories. The amendment is adopted without changes to the proposed text as published in the August 8, 2008, issue of the Texas Register (33 TexReg 6270) and will not be republished.
The amendment is adopted to require a jurisprudence assessment be completed to ensure that dental laboratory owners understand Texas statutes and regulations regarding dental laboratories.
No comments were received regarding this amendment.
The amendment is adopted under Texas Government Code §2001.021 et seq., and Texas Occupations Code §254.001, which provides the Board with the authority to adopt and enforce rules necessary for it to perform its duties.
The adopted amendment affects Title 3, Subtitle D of the Texas Occupations Code and Title 22, Texas Administrative Code, Chapters 101 - 125.
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 February 6, 2009.
TRD-200900452
Sherri Sanders Meek
Executive Director
State Board of Dental Examiners
Effective date: February 26, 2009
Proposal publication date: August 8, 2008
For further information, please call: (512) 475-0972
The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (Board) adopts the amendment of §116.6, concerning continuing education requirements of Texas dental laboratories. The amendment is adopted without changes to the proposed text as published in the August 8, 2008, issue of the Texas Register (33 TexReg 6247) and will not be republished. The amendment is adopted to update the continuing education requirements that certain dental laboratory employees must take in order be in compliance with recognized standards.
A comment was received from the Texas Dental Hygienists' Association recommending the addition of a CPR education requirement. However, due to limited patient contact by dental laboratories, the rule was adopted without changes.
The section is adopted under Texas Government Code §2001.021 et seq., and Texas Occupations Code §254.001, which provides the Board with the authority to adopt and enforce rules necessary for it to perform its duties.
The adopted section affects Title 3, Subtitle D of the Texas Occupations Code and Title 22, Texas Administrative Code, Chapters 101 - 125.
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 February 6, 2009.
TRD-200900456
Sherri Sanders Meek
Executive Director
State Board of Dental Examiners
Effective date: February 26, 2009
Proposal publication date: August 8, 2008
For further information, please call: (512) 475-0972
The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (Board) adopts the amendment of §116.10, concerning prosthetic identification. The amendment is adopted to require dental laboratories to clearly label or certify in writing to the prescribing dentist the place of manufacture of a dental prosthetic. The amendment is adopted without changes to the proposed text as published in the August 8, 2008, issue of the Texas Register (33 TexReg 6271) and will not be republished.
No comments were received regarding this amendment.
The section is adopted under Texas Government Code §2001.021 et seq., and Texas Occupations Code §254.001, which provides the Board with the authority to adopt and enforce rules necessary for it to perform its duties.
The adopted section affects Title 3, Subtitle D of the Occupations Code and Title 22, Texas Administrative Code, Chapters 101 - 125.
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 February 6, 2009.
TRD-200900457
Sherri Sanders Meek
Executive Director
State Board of Dental Examiners
Effective date: February 26, 2009
Proposal publication date: August 8, 2008
For further information, please call: (512) 475-0972
CHAPTER 851. TEXAS BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL GEOSCIENTISTS LICENSING RULES
SUBCHAPTER A. LICENSING
The Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists (Board) adopts an amendment to 22 TAC §851.32, regarding continuing education program. The amendment to §851.32 is adopted without changes to the proposed text as published in the October 3, 2008, issue of the Texas Register (33 TexReg 8279).
The adopted amendment clarifies that continuing education activities will not be pre-approved or endorsed by the Board, but that it is the responsibility of each licensee to ensure their continuing education activities meet the requirements established by the Board.
No public comments were received regarding the adoption of this amendment.
This amendment is adopted under Texas Occupations Code §1002.151, which authorizes the Board to adopt and enforce rules consistent with the Texas Geoscience Practice Act and necessary for the performance of its duties, and §1002.302, which allows the Board to establish continuing education requirements.
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 February 3, 2009.
TRD-200900409
Charles Horton
Interim Executive Director
Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists
Effective date: March 1, 2009
Proposal publication date: October 3, 2008
For further information, please call: (512) 936-4405
The Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists (Board) adopts an amendment to 22 TAC §851.80, regarding fees. The amendment to §851.80 is adopted without changes to the proposed text as published in the October 3, 2008, issue of the Texas Register (33 TexReg 8281).
The adopted amendment allows licensees who are 65 years or older to retain their license at a reduced cost to them, ensuring that qualified and licensed persons and entities continue practicing geoscience before the public.
No public comments were received regarding the adoption of this amendment.
This amendment is adopted under the Texas Occupations Code §1002.151, which authorizes the Board to adopt and enforce rules consistent with the Texas Geoscience Practice Act and necessary for the performance of its duties, and §1002.152, which authorizes the Board to set reasonable and necessary fees.
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 February 3, 2009.
TRD-200900410
Charles Horton
Interim Executive Director
Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists
Effective date: March 1, 2009
Proposal publication date: October 3, 2008
For further information, please call: (512) 936-4405