How to Submit Comments on Rules
Comments on proposed rules may be submitted to Casey Nichols, Executive Director, 1801 Congress Avenue, Suite 8.600, Austin, Texas 78701, by fax to (512) 649-2482, or by email to official_rules_comments@tsbde.texas.gov for 30 days following the date that the proposed rule is published in the Texas Register.
Comments must be:
- (1) postmarked or shipped by the last day of the comment period; or
- (2) faxed or emailed by midnight on the last day of the comment period to be considered for rulemaking purposes.
Proposed Rules
Proposed Rules at the November 8, 2024 Board Meeting:
Rule 114.12 Continuing Education for Certificate Holders
Rule 111.1 Additional Continuing Education Required
Rule 108.42 Obtaining a Permit
Rule 104.1 Continuing Education Requirements
Proposed Rule at the August 2, 2024 Board Meeting:
Rules 102.1 Fees (Spanish- Español)
Rules 102.1 Fee Schedule (Spanish- Español)
Proposed Rules at the May 3, 2024 Board Meeting:
Rule 104.1 Continuing Education Requirements
Rule 104.1 Continuing Education Requirements (Spanish- Español)
Rule 107.3 Effects of Student Loan Payment Default on Licensure
Rule 107.3 Effects of Student Loan Payment Default on Licensure (Spanish- Español)
Rule 107.17 Service in Non-Rulemaking Proceedings
Rule 107.17 Service in Non-Rulemaking Proceedings (Spanish- Español)
Rule 107.105 Collection of Information and Records
Rule 107.105 Collection of Information and Records (Spanish- Español)
Rule 107.106 Confidentiality of Investigations
Rule 107.106 Confidentiality of Investigations (Spanish- Español)
Rule 107.300 Responsibilities of Compliance Division
Rule 107.300 Responsibilities of Compliance Division (Spanish- Español)
Proposed Rules at the February 16, 2024 Board Meeting:
Rule 115.10 Administration of Local Infiltration Anesthesia
Rule 115.10 Administration of Local Infiltration Anesthesia (Spanish- Español)
Rule 114.7 Exemption from Licensure for Certain Military Service Members and Military Spouses (RDA)
Rule 103.10 Exemption from Licensure for Certain Military Service Members and Military Spouses (RDH)
Rule 101.6 Dental Licensing for Military Service Members, Military Veterans, and Military Spouses
Rule 114.5 Coronal Polishing (Spanish- Español)
Rule 102.1 Fees (Spanish- Español)
Fee Schedule FY2024 (Spanish- Español)
Proposed Rules at the November 3, 2023 Board Meeting:
Rule 115.10 Administration of Local Infiltration Anesthesia
Rule 115.10 Administration of Local Infiltration Anesthesia (Spanish- Español)
Rule 114.13 Reinstatement of a Cancelled Registration
Staff’s Proposed Rule 114.13 – RDA Reinstatement of Cancelled (Spanish- Español)
Rule 114.8 Retired Registration Status
Staff’s Proposed Rule 114.8 – RDA Retired Registration Status (Spanish-Español)
Rule 111.5 Electronic Prescribing Waivers
Staff’s Proposed Rule 111.5 – Electronic Prescribing Waivers (Spanish-Español)
Proposed Rules at the May 5, 2023 Board Meeting:
Proposed Rule 110.18 Inspection of Sedation/Anesthesia Providers
Proposed Rules at the February 17, 2023 Board Meeting:
Proposed Rule 104.2 Continuing Education Providers
Proposed Rules at the November 4, 2022 Board Meeting:
Proposed Rule 104.1 Continuing Education Requirement
Proposed Rule 104.2 Continuing Education Providers
Proposed Rule 114.1 Permitted Duties of a Dental Assistant
Proposed Rule 114.6 General Qualifications for Registration or Certification of a Dental Assistant
Proposed Rule 114.21 Requirements for Dental Assistant Registration Courses and Examinations
Proposed Rule 115.2 Permitted Duties of a Dental Hygienist
Proposed Rules at the May 13, 2022 Board Meeting:
Proposed Rule 104.2 Continuing Education Providers
Proposed Repeal Rule 108.25 Dental Health Care Workers
Proposed Rules at the February 18, 2022 Board Meeting:
Proposed Rule 108.16 Teledentistry
Proposed Rule 108.7 Minimum Standard of Care, General
Proposed Rules at the December 10, 2021 Board Meeting:
Proposed Rules at the September 10, 2021 Board Meeting:
Rule 101.14 Exemption from Licensure for Certain Military Spouses (Dental Licensure)
Rule 103.10 Exemption from Licensure for Certain Military Spouses (Dental Hygiene Licensure)
Rule 108.74 Call Coverage Agreements