The State Board of Dental Examiners (Board) adopts amendments to §110.9, concerning Anesthesia Permit Renewal. The rule is adopted without changes to the proposed text as published in the June 13, 2014, issue of the Texas Register (39 TexReg 4596).

The amendments to §110.9 clarify what courses will be accepted to renew anesthesia permits.

The Board received one written comment from the Texas Society of Anesthesiologists in support of this rule amendment.

The amendments to §110.9 are adopted under Texas Occupations Code §254.001(a). The Board interprets §254.001(a) to give the Board authority to adopt rules necessary to perform its duties and ensure compliance with state law relating to the practice of dentistry to protect the public health and safety.

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