The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners adopts new rule §110.15, relating to the prevention of and response to sedation and anesthesia emergencies. This rule is adopted without changes to the proposed text as published in the February 2, 2018, issue of the Texas Register (43 TexReg 532).

New rule §110.15 requires permit holders to have immediately available specific equipment and a supply of emergency drugs.

The Board received comments from the Texas Dental Association and the Texas Academy of General Dentistry, both of which support the rule as drafted.

Rule §110.15 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 rule.