The State Board of Dental Examiners (Board) adopts this repeal of 22 TAC §108.25, concerning dental health care workers. The adopted rule repeal deletes unnecessary repetitive statutory language found in Chapter 85 of the Texas Health and Safety Code. This rule is adopted with no changes to the proposed text as published in the July 8, 2022 issue of the Texas Register (47 TexReg 3869), and will not be republished.

No comments were received regarding adoption of this rule repeal.

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.