The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners adopts the repeal of rules §§107.100 - 108 and 107.110, relating to complaint procedures. The repeal of this rule is adopted without changes to the proposed text as published in the July 8, 2016, issue of the Texas Register (41 TexReg 4939).

The repeal of §§107.100 - 108 and 107.110 is necessary because the Board proposed re-organization of the chapter. The rules will be replaced with new rules that seek to better explain the board's process for receiving and investigating complaints.

The Board received no written comments regarding the proposed repeal.

The repeal of §§107.100 - 108 and 107.110 is 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 repeal of this rule.