The State Board of Dental Examiners (Board) adopts this amendment to 22 TAC §110.18, concerning the inspection of sedation/anesthesia providers. This amendment to the existing rule clarifies to permit holders and Board staff the appropriate resolution of certain violations identified during the inspection process. This amendment is adopted with no changes to the proposed text as published in the April 5, 2019, issue of the Texas Register (44 TexReg 1640) and will not be republished.

One comment was received after publication of the proposed rule amendment during the official comment period. The Texas Dental Association provided a written comment in support of adoption of the rule as proposed. The Board agrees with this comment and no changes to the proposed rule were made as a result of the comment.

This rule is adopted 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, and Texas Occupations Code §258.156, which authorizes the Board to establish an inspection program for all providers of level 2, 3 or 4 sedation/anesthesia permits.