The State Board of Dental Examiners (Board) proposes amendments to §107.63, concerning the informal disposition and alternative dispute resolution.

This amended rule will implement the requirements of House Bill 3201 (83rd Legislation, Regular Session). These proposed amendments implement new investigatory requirements that the Board must follow.

Julie Hildebrand, Executive Director, has determined that for the first five-year period the amended rule is in effect enforcing or administering the rule will not have foreseeable implications relating to cost or revenue of state or local government.

Ms. Hildebrand has determined that for the first five-year period the amended rule is in effect enforcing or administering the rule will ensure the protection of public health and safety. Ms. Hildebrand has determined that for the first five-year period the amended rule is in effect enforcing or administering the rule will not have foreseeable economic costs to persons or small businesses who are required to comply with the rule.

Ms. Hildebrand has determined that for the first five-year period the amended rule is in effect enforcing or administering the rule will have no foreseeable impact on employment in any regional area where the rule is enforced or administered.

Comments on the proposed amendments may be submitted to Sarah Carnes-Lemp, General Counsel, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 3-800, Austin, Texas 78732, fax (512) 463-7452, sarah@tsbde.texas.gov, no later than 30 days from the date that the proposed rule is published in the Texas Register.

The amendments are proposed under Texas Occupations Code §254.001(a), which gives the Board authority to adopt rules necessary to perform its duties and ensure compliance with state laws relating to the practice of dentistry to protect the public health and safety.

No other statutes, articles, or codes are affected by the proposed amendments.