The State Board of Dental Examiners (Board) adopts this amendment to 22 TAC §110.9, concerning the requirements for renewing an anesthesia permit. This amendment requires permit holders to complete an anesthesia jurisprudence assessment once every five years. This rule is being adopted to comply with the requirements of Texas Occupations Code §258.1552. This amendment is adopted without changes to the proposed text as published in the July 24, 2020, issue of the Texas Register (45 TexReg 5087). The rule will not be republished.

The Board received no written comments regarding this amendment.

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.