The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (Board) adopts an amendment to §114.21, concerning the requirements for courses and examinations required to obtain dental assistant radiologic certification. The amendment is adopted without changes to the proposed text as published in the July 10, 2009, issue of the Texas Register (34 TexReg 4614) and will not be republished.

The amendment is adopted to remove the reference to rule sections that have expired and will clarify certain requirements for course providers under this chapter.

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 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, Part 5.