The State Board of Dental Examiners (Board) adopts this amendment to 22 TAC §102.1, concerning fees, without changes to the proposed text as published in the September 29, 2023, issue of the Texas Register (48 TexReg 5615). The rule will not be republished. The adopted amendment increases the peer assistance fees for registered dental assistants to account for the increased peer assistance costs to the agency. Specifically, the adopted amendment increases the peer assistance fees by $1 for initial and renewal registered dental assistant applications.

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.