Texas Occupations Code

§ 262.1515 — DELEGATION OF DUTIES TO DENTAL HYGIENIST PRACTICING IN CERTAIN FACILITIES

OC § 262.1515Title 3. HEALTH PROFESSIONS · Part D. DENTISTRY · Ch. 262. REGULATION OF DENTAL HYGIENISTS · Art. D. PRACTICE BY LICENSE HOLDER

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(a)A licensed dentist may delegate a service, task, or procedure, pursuant to this section, to a dental hygienist, without complying with Section 262.151(a)(2) if:

(1)the dental hygienist has at least two years' experience in the practice of dental hygiene; and

(2)the service, task, or procedure is performed in one of the following locations:

(A)a nursing facility as defined in Section 242.301, Health and Safety Code;

(B)a school-based health center established under Subchapter B, Chapter 38, Education Code; or

(C)a community health center as defined by Section 136.002, Human Resources Code.

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Legislative history

Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 728 (H.B. 2018), Sec. 15.0045, eff. September 1, 2005. Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 270 (S.B. 97), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009. Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 270 (S.B. 97), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2009.