The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners adopts amendments to §107.63, relating to informal disposition and alternative dispute resolution. The amendments are adopted without changes to the proposed text as published in the December 19, 2014, issue of the Texas Register (39 TexReg 9781). The rule text will not be republished.

Amendments to §107.63 remove remedial plans as a possible agreement or recommendation resulting from an alternative dispute resolution process.

The Board received no written comments regarding this amendment.

Amendments to §107.63 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.