The State Board of Dental Examiners (Board) adopts this new rule 22 TAC §108.74, concerning call coverage agreements. The adopted rule sets forth minimum requirements relating to a dentist's provision of call coverage services for another dentist's established patients, and is implemented pursuant to House Bill 2056 of the 87th Texas Legislature, Regular Session (2021), and Chapter 254, Texas Occupations Code. This rule is adopted with no changes to the proposed text as published in the October 15, 2021, issue of the Texas Register (46 TexReg 7016). The rule will not be republished.

No comments were received regarding adoption of this rule.

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.