Bill	Session	Author & Sponsor	Caption	Committees	Last action
HB 1353	86-0 (2019)	Author: Oliverson, Tom	Relating to liability of volunteer health care providers and health care institutions for care, assistance, or advice provided in relation to a disaster.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1756	86-0 (2019)	Author: Springer, Drew	Relating to the practice of dentistry and the provision of teledentistry dental services.	House: Public Health	Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 1863	86-0 (2019)	Author: Klick, Stephanie	Relating to the administration of anesthesia by a certified registered nurse anesthetist on the order of a dentist.	House: Public Health	Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 1899	86-0 (2019)	Author: Bonnen, Greg Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois	Relating to the revocation or denial of certain health care professional licenses and the reporting of the grounds for revocation or denial.	House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2275	86-0 (2019)	Author: Klick, Stephanie	Relating to the regulation of the practice of dental hygiene.	House: Public Health	Left pending in subcommittee
HB 2454	86-0 (2019)	Author: Price, Four \| et. al. Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan \| et. al.	Relating to continuing education requirements for certain health professionals regarding pain management and the prescribing of opioids.	House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3152	86-0 (2019)	Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Sponsor: Menéndez, José	Relating to the membership of the State Board of Dental Examiners.	House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services	Left pending in committee
HB 4442	86-0 (2019)	Author: Lucio III, Eddie	Relating to health benefit coverage for general anesthesia in connection with certain pediatric dental services.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
SB 510	86-0 (2019)	Author: Rodríguez, José	Relating to the regulation of the practice of dental hygiene.	Senate: Health & Human Services	Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 792	86-0 (2019)	Author: Perry, Charles \| et. al.	Relating to the practice of dentistry and the provision of teledentistry dental services.	Senate: Health & Human Services	Co-author authorized
SB 2379	86-0 (2019)	Author: Hughes, Bryan	Relating to the administration of anesthesia by a certified registered nurse anesthetist on the order of a dentist.	Senate: Health & Human Services	Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 1201	85-0 (2017)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia \| et. al.	Relating to the regulation of the practice of dental hygiene.	House: Public Health	Left pending in committee
HB 2007	85-0 (2017)	Author: Cosper, Scott \| et. al. Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn	Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain military dentists and dental hygienists who provide voluntary charity dental or dental hygiene care.	House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security	Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2990	85-0 (2017)	Author: Burkett, Cindy \| et. al.	Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Board of Dental Examiners; imposing fees.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health
HB 4081	85-0 (2017)	Author: Krause, Matt	Relating to the reimbursement of certain dentists under the Medicaid program.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health
SB 313	85-0 (2017)	Author: Schwertner, Charles \| et. al. Sponsor: Burkett, Cindy \| et. al.	Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Board of Dental Examiners; imposing fees.	House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services	See remarks for effective date
SB 430	85-0 (2017)	Author: Rodríguez, José \| et. al.	Relating to the regulation of the practice of dental hygiene.	Senate: Health & Human Services	Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 2007	85-0 (2017)	Author: Taylor, Van	Relating to the reimbursement of certain dentists under the Medicaid program.	Senate: Health & Human Services	Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 136	84-0 (2015)	Author: Stickland, Jonathan	Relating to availability of professional liability insurance under a self-insurance trust for health care.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 1456	84-0 (2015)	Author: Guillen, Ryan	Relating to Medicaid billing for the services of substitute dentists.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health
HB 1661	84-0 (2015)	Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" \| et. al. Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos	Relating to Medicaid billing for the services of substitute dentists.	House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective immediately
HB 2330	84-0 (2015)	Author: Zerwas, John \| et. al.	Relating to the right of a dentist to contract for certain services.	House: Public Health	Left pending in committee
HB 2791	84-0 (2015)	Author: Lucio III, Eddie	Relating to Medicaid billing for the services of substitute dentists.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health
HB 2849	84-0 (2015)	Author: Sheffield, J. D. Sponsor: Menéndez, José	Relating to the qualifications for a coronal polishing certificate.	House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective on 9/1/15
HB 3154	84-0 (2015)	Author: Fletcher, Allen	Relating to dental expert witness activity; providing penalties.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health
SB 357	84-0 (2015)	Author: Schwertner, Charles	Relating to the adoption of a training manual and code of conduct for members of the State Board of Dental Examiners.	Senate: Health & Human Services	Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 501	84-0 (2015)	Author: Burton, Konni	Relating to availability of professional liability insurance under a self-insurance trust for health care.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 519	84-0 (2015)	Author: Schwertner, Charles Sponsor: Crownover, Myra	Relating to the registration of dental support organizations; imposing a fee; requiring an occupational registration; providing a civil penalty.	House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective on 9/1/15
SB 960	84-0 (2015)	Author: Uresti, Carlos	Relating to the right of a dentist to contract for certain services.	Senate: Health & Human Services	Left pending in committee
HB 405	83-0 (2013)	Author: Fletcher, Allen	Relating to testimony by members of the State Board of Dental Examiners.	House: Public Health	Placed on General State Calendar
HB 502	83-0 (2013)	Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana \| et. al.	Relating to the practice of dentistry.	House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services	Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 543	83-0 (2013)	Author: Callegari, Bill	Relating to the regulation of the practice of dentistry and oral and maxillofacial surgery.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health
HB 784	83-0 (2013)	Author: Guillen, Ryan	Relating to creating a deferred compensation plan for dentists who provide services under the Medicaid program; providing a fee.	House: Pensions	Left pending in committee
HB 1280	83-0 (2013)	Author: Lozano, J. M. \| et. al.	Relating to contracts between dentists, optometrists, or therapeutic optometrists and health maintenance organizations or insurers.	House: Insurance	Reported favorably as substituted
HB 1480	83-0 (2013)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia \| et. al.	Relating to the practice of dentistry, including the regulation of dental service organizations; providing an administrative penalty.	House: Public Health	Left pending in committee
HB 1491	83-0 (2013)	Author: Branch, Dan \| et. al. Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles	Relating to the temporary licensing of a dentist who performs voluntary charity care.	House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective immediately
HB 2428	83-0 (2013)	Author: Martinez, Armando	Relating to a prohibition on delivering dental services under the Medicaid program and the child health plan program through a managed care model or arrangement in certain counties.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health
HB 2656	83-0 (2013)	Author: Zerwas, John \| et. al.	Relating to limiting the authority of certain foreign private postsecondary educational institutions to grant or award professional degrees or offer courses toward those degrees.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education
HB 2829	83-0 (2013)	Author: Howard, Donna	Relating to the applicability of the TEXAS grant program to institutions of higher education.	House: Higher Education	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3201	83-0 (2013)	Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Sponsor: Nelson, Jane	Relating to the practice of dentistry; imposing surcharges and fees.	House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services	See remarks for effective date
SB 151	83-0 (2013)	Author: Nelson, Jane \| et. al.	Relating to the practice of dentistry, including the regulation of dental service organizations; providing an administrative penalty.	Senate: Health & Human Services	Co-author authorized
SB 632	83-0 (2013)	Author: Carona, John Sponsor: Lozano, J. M.	Relating to contracts between optometrists or therapeutic optometrists and health maintenance organizations or insurers.	House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1130	83-0 (2013)	Author: Schwertner, Charles	Relating to the temporary licensing of a dentist who performs voluntary charity care.	Senate: Health & Human Services	Committee report printed and distributed
HB 414	82-0 (2011)	Author: Aycock, Jimmie \| et. al. Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn	Relating to the regulation of equine dentistry and the conducting of licensing examinations by the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs	Effective on 9/1/11
HB 721	82-0 (2011)	Author: Miller, Sid	Relating to the practice of animal husbandry and the performance of certain dental procedures by non-veterinarians.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
HB 796	82-0 (2011)	Author: Zerwas, John	Relating to consent before a dentist or dental hygienist may clean teeth without performing an x-ray.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health
HB 1248	82-0 (2011)	Author: Villarreal, Mike \| et. al.	Relating to the provision of certain dental services to children at certain schools under the medical assistance program.	House: Public Health	Left pending in committee
HB 1566	82-0 (2011)	Author: Coleman, Garnet Sponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario	Relating to the authority of counties to appoint, contract for, or employ physicians, dentists, or other health care providers for county jails.	House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective immediately
HB 1567	82-0 (2011)	Author: Coleman, Garnet Sponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario	Relating to the authority of certain counties to appoint, contract for, or employ physicians, dentists, or other health care providers for county jails.	House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective immediately
HB 1612	82-0 (2011)	Author: Crownover, Myra	Relating to the regulation of the practice of dental hygiene.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health
HB 1776	82-0 (2011)	Author: Lozano, J. M. \| et. al. Sponsor: Carona, John	Relating to contracts between dentists and health maintenance organizations or insurers.	House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs	Committee report printed and distributed
HB 1802	82-0 (2011)	Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim	Relating to the registration and regulation of equine dental technicians, advertising by veterinarians and equine dental technicians, and the confidentiality of investigation files maintained by the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners; providing penalties.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Left pending in committee
HB 2090	82-0 (2011)	Author: Marquez, Marisa	Relating to a feasibility study regarding the establishment of a dental school at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso.	House: Higher Education	Left pending in committee
HB 3220	82-0 (2011)	Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana	Relating to the practice of dentistry.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health
HB 3371	82-0 (2011)	Author: King, Susan	Relating to the exemption of registered dental laboratories from certain distributing and manufacturing licensing requirements.	House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services	Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 3429	82-0 (2011)	Author: Zedler, Bill	Relating to preauthorization of certain medical services in the workers' compensation system and the eligibility of doctors, dentists, and chiropractors to perform preauthorization utilization review.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
HB 3471	82-0 (2011)	Author: Patrick, Diane	Relating to the establishment of an advisory committee to study the feasibility of requiring dental examinations for certain public school students.	House: Public Education	Referred to Public Education
SB 554	82-0 (2011)	Author: Carona, John \| et. al. Sponsor: Lozano, J. M.	Relating to contracts between dentists and health maintenance organizations or insurers.	House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/11
SB 858	82-0 (2011)	Author: Van de Putte, Leticia	Relating to the regulation of the practice of dental hygiene.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance
SB 860	82-0 (2011)	Author: Rodriguez, Jose Sponsor: Gonzalez, Naomi	Relating to the authority of the El Paso County Hospital District to appoint, contract for, or employ physicians, dentists, and other health care providers.	House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Effective immediately
SB 895	82-0 (2011)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to the regulation of equine dental care providers; providing penalties.	Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs	Left pending in committee
SB 954	82-0 (2011)	Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet	Relating to the authority of certain counties to appoint, contract for, or employ physicians, dentists, or other health care providers for county jails.	House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice	Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 955	82-0 (2011)	Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet	Relating to the authority of counties to appoint, contract for, or employ physicians, dentists, or other health care providers for county jails.	House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice	Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 1020	82-0 (2011)	Author: Rodriguez, Jose Sponsor: Marquez, Marisa	Relating to a feasibility study regarding the establishment of a dental school at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso.	House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education	Effective immediately
SB 1032	82-0 (2011)	Author: Seliger, Kel Sponsor: Hardcastle, Rick	Relating to the licensure and regulation of equine dental providers; providing penalties.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 378	81-0 (2009)	Author: Miller, Sid	Relating to non-veterinary horse dentistry.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Left pending in committee
HB 1166	81-0 (2009)	Author: Leibowitz, David	Relating to certain requirements for doctors providing professional services under the workers' compensation system.	House: Business & Industry	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3670	81-0 (2009)	Author: Hopson, Chuck \| et. al. Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence	Relating to the regulation of the practice of dental assistants, including the delegation of certain dental acts.	House: Public Health Senate: Administration	Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 3698	81-0 (2009)	Author: Pitts, Jim	Relating to the authority of the Dallas County Hospital District to appoint, contract for, or employ physicians, dentists, and other health care providers.	House: County Affairs	Left pending in committee
HB 4679	81-0 (2009)	Author: Zerwas, John	Relating to the licensing and regulation of dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, and dental laboratories; providing penalties.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health
SB 455	81-0 (2009)	Author: Shapiro, Florence \| et. al. Sponsor: Hopson, Chuck \| et. al.	Relating to the regulation of the practice of dental assistants, including the delegation of certain dental acts.	House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective on 9/1/09
SB 887	81-0 (2009)	Author: Nelson, Jane Sponsor: Zerwas, John	Relating to the licensing and regulation of dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, and dental laboratories; providing penalties.	House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective on 9/1/09
SB 1705	81-0 (2009)	Author: West, Royce Sponsor: Pitts, Jim	Relating to the authority and policies and procedures of the Dallas County Hospital District with regard to appointing, contracting for, or employing physicians, dentists, and other health care providers.	House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Effective immediately
SB 2243	81-0 (2009)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to the repayment of certain education loans for licensed physicians and dentists and to requirements for family practice residency programs.	House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education
SB 2418	81-0 (2009)	Author: Deuell, Bob	Relating to availability of professional liability insurance under a self-insurance trust for health care.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
HB 643	80-0 (2007)	Author: Hughes, Bryan \| et. al. Sponsor: Nelson, Jane	Relating to the renewal of an expired dental license for a dentist practicing voluntary charity care.	House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective on 9/1/07
HB 2004	80-0 (2007)	Author: Giddings, Helen Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to requiring that a doctor who reviews a workers' compensation case be certified in a professional specialty appropriate to the care received by the injured employee.	House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/07
HB 2135	80-0 (2007)	Author: Hancock, Kelly	Relating to the use of certain terms to describe benefits for dental care services.	House: Insurance	Left pending in committee
HB 3876	80-0 (2007)	Author: Menendez, Jose \| et. al. Sponsor: Nichols, Robert	Relating to the regulation of the practice of dentistry; providing penalties.	House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective on 9/1/07
SB 364	80-0 (2007)	Author: Nelson, Jane Sponsor: Truitt, Vicki	Relating to the licensing and regulation of dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, and dental laboratories; providing penalties.	House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1616	79-0 (2005)	Author: Edwards, Al \| et. al.	Relating to payments made to certain dentists under the medical assistance program.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health
HB 2398	79-0 (2005)	Author: Solis, Jim	Relating to payment by health benefit plans for certain dental care services.	House: Insurance	Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 2874	79-0 (2005)	Author: Solis, Jim	Relating to regional and state dental services advisory committees under the Medicaid program.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health
HB 3311	79-0 (2005)	Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"	Relating to the regulation of veterinary dentistry.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Left pending in committee
SB 196	79-0 (2005)	Author: Nelson, Jane	Relating to the provision of voluntary charity care by certain retired dentists.	House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services	Referred to Public Health
SB 610	79-0 (2005)	Author: Nelson, Jane Sponsor: Laubenberg, Jodie	Relating to the regulation of the practice of dentistry.	House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective on 9/1/05
HB 2787	78-0 (2003)	Author: Eiland, Craig	Relating to Self-Insurance Trusts.	House: Insurance	Left pending in committee
HB 3193	78-0 (2003)	Author: Uresti, Carlos Sponsor: Madla, Frank	Relating to the delegation of certain acts by dentists.	House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective immediately
HB 109	77-0 (2001)	Author: Flores, Kino \| et. al.	Relating to delegation of certain acts by dentists.	House: Public Health	Left pending in committee
HB 411	77-0 (2001)	Author: Maxey, Glen \| et. al.	Relating to delegation of certain acts by dentists.	House: Public Health	Left pending in committee
HB 556	77-0 (2001)	Author: Maxey, Glen	Relating to public access to certain information regarding certain health care professionals.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health
HB 974	77-0 (2001)	Author: Maxey, Glen \| et. al.	Relating to the practice of teledentistry.	House: Public Health	Left pending in committee
HB 1769	77-0 (2001)	Author: Janek, Kyle	Relating to the regulation of certain occupations by the State Board of Dental Examiners.	House: Public Health	Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 3152	77-0 (2001)	Author: Capelo, Jaime Sponsor: Brown, J. E.	Relating to due process for physicians, dentists, and podiatrists in hospitals.	House: Civil Practices Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective immediately
HB 3507	77-0 (2001)	Author: Maxey, Glen \| et. al. Sponsor: Moncrief, Mike	Relating to the regulation of dentistry and the provision of dental services.	House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective on 9/1/01
SB 114	77-0 (2001)	Author: Madla, Frank \| et. al.	Relating to delegation of certain acts by dentists.	Senate: Health & Human Services	Committee report printed and distributed
SB 533	77-0 (2001)	Author: Nelson, Jane Sponsor: Janek, Kyle	Relating to the regulation of certain occupations by the State Board of Dental Examiners.	House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services	See remarks for effective date
SB 539	77-0 (2001)	Author: Carona, John Sponsor: Gray, Patricia	Relating to regulating the enteral administration of anesthesia in connection with the practice of dentistry.	House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective on 9/1/01
SCR 74	77-0 (2001)	Author: Brown, J. E. Sponsor: Capelo, Jaime	Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections to H.B. No. 3152.		Signed by the Governor
HB 3038	76-0 (1999)	Author: Smithee, John	Relating to forming a professional association for the practice of dentistry.	House: Public Health	Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 3544	76-0 (1999)	Author: Hodge, Terri Sponsor: Cain, David	Relating to student loan repayment assistance for certain dentists.	House: Higher Education Senate: Education	Effective on 9/1/99
SB 964	76-0 (1999)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie \| et. al. Sponsor: Gray, Patricia	Relating to the regulation of dentists and dental hygienists.	House: Public Health Senate: Health Services	Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1083	76-0 (1999)	Author: Harris, Chris	Relating to forming a professional association for the practice of dentistry.	Senate: Health Services	Referred to Health Services
SB 1085	76-0 (1999)	Author: Harris, Chris Sponsor: Smithee, John	Relating to forming a professional association for the practice of dentistry.	House: Public Health Senate: Health Services	Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1906	76-0 (1999)	Author: Sibley, David Sponsor: Gray, Patricia	Relating to the creation of a privilege for dental records and communications with a dentist and to the availability of dental records.	House: Public Health Senate: Health Services	Effective on 9/1/99
HB 510	70-0 (1987)	Author: Waldrop, Tom	Relating to the regulation of the practice of dentistry.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health
HB 670	70-0 (1987)	Author: Cain, David	Relating to the regulation of dental laboratories.	House: Public Health	Referred to subcommittee
HB 1739	70-0 (1987)	Author: Schoolcraft, Alan Sponsor: Krier, Cynthia	Relating to dental examinations in nursing homes and convalescent homes and related institutions.	House: Retirement and Aging Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective on 9/1/87
SB 203	70-0 (1987)	Author: McFarland, Bob Sponsor: Waldrop, Tom	Relating to the regulation of the practice of dentistry.	House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective immediately
SB 1421	70-0 (1987)	Author: Brooks, Chet Sponsor: Smith, Ashley	Relating to the regulation of dentistry and dental laboratories; providing penalties.	House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective on 9/1/87
HB 488	69-0 (1985)	Author: Messer, Bill Sponsor: Glasgow, Bob	Relating to the regulation of advertising by dentists and to certain exceptions from the definition of dentistry.	House: Public Education Senate: Health & Human Resources	Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 728	69-0 (1985)	Author: Madla, Frank Sponsor: Sharp, John	Relating to certain administrative procedures used by the State Board of Dental Examiners in considering complaints presented to the board.	House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Resources	Effective immediately
HB 742	69-0 (1985)	Author: Millsap, Mike Sponsor: Montford, John	Relating to the regulation of dentistry.	House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Resources	Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 2335	69-0 (1985)	Author: Evans, Charles	Relating to the regulation of any type of dental health care plan or scheme and to dentists.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health
SB 239	69-0 (1985)	Author: Montford, John	Relating to the regulation of dentists, dental hygienists, and dental labs.	Senate: Health & Human Resources	No action taken in committee
SB 284	69-0 (1985)	Author: Glasgow, Bob	Relating to the regulation of advertising by dentists and to certain exceptions from the definition of dentistry.	Senate: Health & Human Resources	Reported favorably with substitute
SB 834	69-0 (1985)	Author: Sharp, John	Relating to certain administrative procedures used by the State Board of Dental Examiners in revocations, cancellations, or suspension of licenses and in considering complaints presented to the board.	Senate: Health & Human Resources	Reported favorably w/o amendments
HB 1027	68-0 (1983)	Author: Tejeda, Frank	Relating to the regulation of health insurance policies and employee benefit plans which provide benefits for dental care expenses as a result of an accident or sickness and providing the relationship of this Act to other laws.	House: Insurance	Referred to Committee on Insurance
HB 1032	68-0 (1983)	Author: Messer, Bill Sponsor: Santiesteban, H.	Relating to regulation of the practice of dentistry, to fees established by the State Board of Dental Examiners, and to compensation for travel expenses incurred by members of that board.	House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Resources	Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 1717	68-0 (1983)	Author: Madla, Frank	Relating to the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene; providing a penalty.	House: Public Health	Referred to Committee on Public Health
SB 199	68-0 (1983)	Author: Santiesteban, H.	Relating to the regulation of the practice of dentistry by regulating the use of a trade name; prohibiting solicitation; regulating advertising and referral services; setting certain fees; and exempting certain persons from application of the definition of dentistry.	House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Resources	Referred to Committee on Public Health
SB 203	68-0 (1983)	Author: Caperton, Kent Sponsor: Madla, Frank	Relating to the practice and regulation of dentistry and dental hygiene and to certain confidential records; prohibiting certain discrimination against dentists; defining offenses and providing penalties.	House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Resources	Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 812	68-0 (1983)	Author: Brooks, Chet Sponsor: Smith, Ashley	Relating to insurance coverage for the services of certain audiologists, speech pathologists, language pathologists, and dentists.	House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Resources	Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
HB 546	67-0 (1981)	Author: Tejeda, Frank	Relating to the use of state facilities or equipment by a dental school faculty member.	House: Higher Education	Referred to subcommittee
HB 1387	67-0 (1981)	Author: Nowlin, James	Relating to penalties for the unlawful practice of dentistry and dental hygiene.	House: Health Services	Referred to Committee on Health Services
SB 254	67-0 (1981)	Author: Doggett, Lloyd	Relating to continuation of the State Board of Dental Examiners and regulation of dentists, dental hygienists, dental technicians, and dental laboratories.	Senate: Human Resources	No action taken
SB 335	67-0 (1981)	Author: Williams, Lindon Sponsor: Crawford, Bo	Relating to the State Board of Dental Examiners and to regulation, licensing, and certification of dentists, dental hygienists, dental technicians and assistants, and dental laboratories.	House: Government Organization Senate: Human Resources	Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 624	67-0 (1981)	Author: Brooks, Chet	Relating to authorizing dentists to take case histories and perform physical examinations under certain circumstances.	Senate: Human Resources	Referred to Committee on Human Resources
HB 826	66-0 (1979)	Author: Ezzell, Michael H.	Relating to the licensing and regulation of the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene.	House: Health Services	Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 884	66-0 (1979)	Author: Simpson, Bob	Relating to the licensing and regulation of the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene.	House: Health Services Senate: Human Resources	Referred to Committee on Human Resources
HB 1666	66-0 (1979)	Author: Ezzell, Michael H.	Relating to the regulation of the practice of dentistry.	House: Health Services	Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
SB 299	66-0 (1979)	Author: Harris, O.H.	Relating to the licensing and regulation of the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners; and declaring an emergency.	Senate: Human Resources	Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
SB 321	66-0 (1979)	Author: Mengden, Walter	Relating to reimbursement for dental services under certain health insurance policies.	Senate: Economic Development	Reported from committee favorably with substitute
SB 484	66-0 (1979)	Author: Andujar, Betty Sponsor: Ezzell, Michael H.	Relating to the licensing and regulation of the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene.	House: Health Services Senate: Human Resources	Scheduled for future calendar placement
SB 776	66-0 (1979)	Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill"	Relating to the regulation of the practice of dentistry.	Senate: Human Resources	Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
SB 1222	66-0 (1979)	Author: Short, E.L. Sponsor: Grubbs, Walter B.	Relating to the creation of a dental advisory committee to make recommendations to the Texas Board of Health; making the committee subject to the Texas Sunset Act.	House: Health Services Senate: Human Resources	Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1628	65-0 (1977)	Author: Moreno, Paul	An Act relating to public health - Denturism; providing for short title; defining terms; establishing and designating composition, qualifications, requirements, terms of office, powers and duties of board of examiners; requiring license for certain practices; providing for qualifications for fees, issuance and display of associate denturist certificates and denturist licenses; restricting operation of denturist clinic and supervision of associates; requiring oral certificate of health in certain cases; restricting activities of denturist and associate denturist; prohibiting certain misleading advertising; prohibiting certain corporate practice and clinics operation; providing for revocation and suspension of licenses and certificates; providing for the applicability of the administrative procedure and Texas Register Act; permitting practice of dental prosthesis; prohibiting certain acts and prescribing penalties; and declaring an emergency.	House: Health & Welfare	Referred to Committee on Health and Welfare
HB 1708	65-0 (1977)	Author: Salinas, Froy	Relating to the regulation of dental laboratories and dental technicians.	House: Health & Welfare	Referred to Committee on Health and Welfare
HB 2046	65-0 (1977)	Author: Gonzales, Arnold	Relating to the delegation of authority by the State Board of Dental Examiners to any agency, organization or association to examine applicants for license to practice dentistry in this State.	House: Health & Welfare	Referred to Committee on Health and Welfare
SB 563	65-0 (1977)	Author: Doggett, Lloyd Sponsor: Heatly, W.S. "Bill"	Relating to dentists and the practice and regulation of dentistry and dental hygienists; providing a general repealing clause; providing for severability.	House: Health & Welfare Senate: Human Resources	90 Day Bill
SB 565	65-0 (1977)	Author: Doggett, Lloyd Sponsor: Keese, Bill	Relating to dentists and the regulation of the practice of dentistry; providing certain civil immunity to members of dental peer-review, judicial, or grievance committees and members of the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners in the performance of their duties; repealing laws in conflict with this Act; providing for severability.	House: Health & Welfare Senate: Human Resources	90 Day Bill
SB 656	65-0 (1977)	Author: Traeger, John Sponsor: Untermeyer, Chase	Relating to reords of the State Board of Dental Examiners; relating to dentists dental hygenists, and others licensed or regulated by the board; making certain recrods open to the public; relating to incorporation of dental practice under the Texas Professional Corporation Act; providing for repeal of laws in conflict with this Act; providing for severability.	House: Health & Welfare Senate: Human Resources	90 Day Bill
SB 657	65-0 (1977)	Author: Traeger, John Sponsor: Orr, Fred	Relating to the practice and regulation of dentistry and dental gygiene; providing for fees, for compensation of the State Board of Dental Examiners, and for licensing of graduates of nonaccredited and foreign dental schools; providing for repeal of law in conflict with this Act; providing for severability.	House: Health & Welfare Senate: Human Resources	90 Day Bill
SB 804	65-0 (1977)	Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill" Sponsor: Ezzell, Michael H.	Relating dentists, the pracitece of dentistry, and its regulation; repealing all laws in conflict; providing a severability clause.	House: Health & Welfare Senate: Human Resources	Effective immediately
SB 893	65-0 (1977)	Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill" Sponsor: Delco, Wilhelmina	Relating to the practice of dentistry and practice by persons not duly licensed to practice dentistry in Texas; repealing all laws in conflict; providing for severability.	House: Health & Welfare Senate: Human Resources	90 Day Bill
SB 1125	65-0 (1977)	Author: Brooks, Chet	Relating to registration and certification of dental laboratories and dental technicians and the regulation thereof by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners.	Senate: Human Resources	Referred to Committee on Human Resources
HB 1212	64-0 (1975)	Author: Von Dohlen, Tim	Relating to the creation, membership, and functions of dental peer review committees and dental grievance committees.	House: Health & Welfare	Referred to Committee on Health and Welfare
HB 1334	64-0 (1975)	Author: Von Dohlen, Tim Sponsor: Traeger, John	Relating to the definition of "dentist".	House: Health & Welfare Senate: Human Resources	Effective immediately
SB 529	64-0 (1975)	Author: Traeger, John Sponsor: Von Dohlen, Tim	Relating to dental peer review or grievance committees, defining such committee or committees; providing for the election of the membership of such committees; limiting liability of members, consultants, and witnesses thereto; providing for an appeals committee, rules and regulations, and for disqualification of members under certain conditions.	House: Health & Welfare Senate: Human Resources	Effective immediately
SB 530	64-0 (1975)	Author: Traeger, John	Relating to redefining and clarifying the definition of the practice of dentistry in Texas.	Senate: Human Resources	Reported from committee favorably
HB 786	63-0 (1973)	Author: Truan, Carlos	Relating to the authority of the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners.	House: Human Resources	Considered in public hearing
HB 1520	63-0 (1973)	Author: Tupper, Jr., Charles Sponsor: Santiesteban, H.	Relating to unlawful advertising concerning the practice of dentistry and the practice of a dental technician; amending Article 752a, Penal Code of Texas, 1925; and declaring an emergency.	House: Human Resources Senate: Human Resources	Signed by the Governor
HR 142	63-0 (1973)	Author: Green, Forrest	Requesting the State Affairs Committee to study dispensing of dentures and other dental aids.	House: State Affairs
SB 222	63-0 (1973)	Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill" Sponsor: Truan, Carlos	Relating to the authority of the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners; providing for classes of technicians, qualifications, standards, examination, registration, and regulation of dental laboratories and dental technicians and providing for rule-making authority and an advisory board; providing for annual registration and annual fees; making it unlawful for dental laboratories and dental technicians to so operate without being in compliance with this Act; providing for suspension and revocation of certificates; providing for injunction, notice, hearing, and appeal; appropriating fees received for the first biennium; providing a repealing clause; providing a severability clause.	House: Human Resources Senate: State Affairs	90 Day Bill
SB 323	63-0 (1973)	Author: Brooks, Chet	Providing for the regulation of the practice of dental technology.	Senate: Human Resources	Referred to Committee on Human Resources
HB 643	62-0 (1971)	Author: Cavness, Don	Relating to the State Board of Dental Examiners and the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene in this state; providing that certain acts relating to prescribing and use of drugs are unlawful and subject to penalties.
HB 644	62-0 (1971)	Author: Cavness, Don	Relating to the rule-making authority of the State Board of Dental Examiners; providing for the licensing of dental laboratories; providing penalties.
HR 611	62-0 (1971)	Author: Cavness, Don \| et. al.	Creating an interim committee on dental care.
SB 365	62-0 (1971)	Author: Hightower, Jack Sponsor: Cavness, Don	Relating to the State Board of Dental Examiners and the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene in this state.
HB 79	61-0 (1969)	Author: Floyd, Guy Lawrence Maximilian \| et. al.	Relating to authorizing and directing the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System to establish and maintain a dental branch of The University of Texas System.
HB 364	61-0 (1969)	Author: Cavness, Don	Relating to amending articles of the Revised Civil Statutes and Revised Penal Code of Texas relating to regulating the dental profession; providing for severance; repealing all laws in conflict.
SB 61	61-0 (1969)	Author: Bernal, Joseph J. \| et. al.	Relating to authorizing the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System to establish and maintain a dental branch of The University of Texas System within the City of San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, to be known as The University of Texas Dental School at San Antonio.
SB 184	61-0 (1969)	Author: Blanchard, H.J. "Doc" \| et. al.	Relating to amending Statutes relating to the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners to further define rules and regulations.
SB 214	61-0 (1969)	Author: Herring, Charles	Relating to authorizing and directing the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System to establish and maintain a dental branch of The University of Texas System in Travis County, Texas, to be known as The University of Texas Dental School at Austin.
SB 420	61-0 (1969)	Author: Hazlewood, Grady	Relating to authorizing the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System, subject to the approval of the Coordinating Board, Texas College and University System, to establish and maintain a dental branch of The University of Texas System at the Amarillo Medical center, of Amarillo, Potter County, Texas, to be known as The University of Texas Dental School at Amarillo.
SB 427	61-0 (1969)	Author: Brooks, Chet	Relating to certain qualifications required for the granting of a license to practice dentistry in certain cases.
HB 59	61-1 (1969)	Author: McLaughlin, Jack Ray \| et. al.	Relating to authorizing and directing the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System to establish and maintain a dental branch of The University of Texas System in Tarrant County, Texas, to be known as the University of Texas Dental School at Arlington.
HB 70	61-1 (1969)	Author: Cavness, Don	Relating to certain exemptions from the definition of dentistry.
SB 32	61-1 (1969)	Author: Blanchard, H.J. "Doc"	Relating to the practice of dentistry, definitions, certain exemptions.
SB 5	61-2 (1969)	Author: Blanchard, H.J. "Doc"	Relating to defining certain terms and to certain exemptions from the definition of dentistry.
SB 67	61-2 (1969)	Author: Blanchard, H.J. "Doc"	Relating to exempting certain dentists from law prohibiting practice of dentistry under the name of a corporation, company, or association, or under a trade name.
HB 157	60-0 (1967)	Author: Atwell, Ben \| et. al.	Relating to authorizing the creation and establishment of a dental branch in the City of Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, to teach dental education to be known as The University of Texas Dental School at Dallas.
HB 158	60-0 (1967)	Author: Atwell, Ben \| et. al.	Relating to authorizing the creation and establishment of a dental branch in the City of Dallas, Dallas County, to teach dental education to be known as the University of Texas Dental School at Dallas.
HB 712	57-0 (1961)	Author: Kennard, Don	Relating to amending a certain Act and the Penal Code relating the Dentists and Narcotic Drugs, removing fund limitation; prescribing Dental and Dental Hygiene fees, subjects and method of examination; and providing for annual registration fees.
SB 375	57-0 (1961)	Author: Martin, Crawford Collins	Relating to amending certain Statutes and the Penal Code relating to dentistry; pertaining to dentists and narcotic drugs; removing fund limitation; prescribing dental and dental hygiene fees, subjects, and method of examination.
HB 636	56-0 (1959)	Author: Strickland, Robert L. "Bob" \| et. al.	Relating to defining the term dental technician and dental laboratory.
HB 801	56-0 (1959)	Author: Fenoglio, Anthony Paul "Tony"	Relating to amending certain statutes to require issuance of a license to practice dentistry to any reputable dentist who is a graduate of a reputable dental college, or has qualified on examination for the certificate of dental qualification for a commission as a dentist in the medical corps of the United States Army or Navy and to licentiates of other States or territories having requirements for dental registration and practice equal to those established by this Act.
SB 440	56-0 (1959)	Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M.	Relating to providing for prescriptions by dentists and the inspection of such prescriptions and to clarify and further define the practice of dentistry.
SB 425	55-0 (1957)	Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M.	Relating to amending certain Acts related to dentistry, dental hygiene, and the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners.
SB 479	55-0 (1957)	Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M. \| et. al.	Relating to amending Statutes and Penal Code pertaining to dentistry, dental hygiene, and the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners.
HB 534	53-0 (1953)	Author: Johnson, J. Pearce \| et. al.	Relating to amending the Penal Code of Texas to provide a greater penalty for the violations of the laws of Texas regulating the practice of Dentistry.
HB 535	53-0 (1953)	Author: Johnson, J. Pearce \| et. al.	Relating to amending certain Statutes so as to provide that physicians, dentists, and attorneys engaged in actual practice shall be exempt from jury service.
HB 132	53-1 (1954)	Author: Johnson, J. Pearce	Relating to further defining the practice of Dentistry by adding a new Subsection in the Civil Statutes and the Penal Code.
SB 41	53-1 (1954)	Author: Corbin, Sr., Kilmer B. \| et. al.	Relating to further defining the practice of dentistry by amending the Civil Statutes and the Penal Code.
HB 724	52-0 (1951)	Author: Johnson, J. Pearce	Relating to amending certain Act relative to the laws of Texas relating to the practice of dentistry.
SB 396	52-0 (1951)	Author: Tynan, Walter	Relating to amending certain laws relative to Dentistry; providing for the revocation, cancellation or suspension of licenses issued by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners.
HB 683	51-0 (1949)	Author: Johnson, J. Pearce \| et. al.	Relating to amending the Laws of Texas relating to dentistry to provide clarification; so as to provide for revocation, cancellation, or suspension of licenses; repealling all laws in conflict; providing for the possible legal construction and declaring the Legislative intent with respect to this Act.
SB 394	51-0 (1949)	Author: Ashley, Sr., Carlos C.	Relating to clarify and amend the Laws of Texas relating to dentistry so as to provide for revocation, cancellation, or suspension of licenses.
HB 362	50-0 (1947)	Author: Johnson, J. Pearce \| et. al.	Relating to amending a previous Act, clarifying and amending the laws relating to dentistry; providing fees and penalties; providing a saving clause; repealing all laws in conflict.
SB 207	50-0 (1947)	Author: Brown, Buster \| et. al.	Relating to clarifying and amending the laws of Texas relating to the practice of dentistry.
SB 344	49-0 (1945)	Author: Martin, Jesse E.	Relating to clarifying and amending the statute regulating the practice of dentistry.
HB 278	48-0 (1943)	Author: Morse, Robert Emmett \| et. al.	Relating to creating the Dental College of The University of Texas to be located in the City of Houston, Harris County, Texas, provided the Texas Dental College, Houston, Texas, shall donate its property to the Board of Regents of the University of Texas to be used for said purpose, free of all debt or other encumbrances.
SB 278	48-0 (1943)	Author: Martin, Jesse E.	Relating to clarifying and amending laws regulating the practice of dentistry, to increase protection of the public; providing fees and penalties and repealing all laws in conflict herewith.
HB 659	47-0 (1941)	Author: Bruhl, Lawrence L.	Relating to amending a certain Act making it unlawful for any dentist to obtain business in connection with the practice of dentistry by employing "cappers" or "steerers"; making it unlawful to do certain other things prohibited in this Act in connection with the practice of dentistry even though fraud is not used in connection therewith.
SB 210	47-0 (1941)	Author: Lovelady, Karl L.	Relating to amending certain Act making it unlawful for any dentist to obtain business in connection with the practice of dentistry by employing "cappers" or "steerers."
SB 464	47-0 (1941)	Author: Fain, Jr., Clement Franklin "Clem"	Relating to amending a certain Act providing for notice and hearing before revocation or suspension of licenses; prescribing method of appealing from orders of State Dental Board of Examiners.
HB 36	45-0 (1937)	Author: Stinson, Jeff D. \| et. al.	Restricting advertising and curative representation by dentists and providing for forfeiture of license.
SB 10	44-0 (1935)	Author: Redditt, John Sayers \| et. al.	Relating to defining and regulating practice of dentistry in the State of Texas; providing for the creation of the State Board of Dental Examiners and prescribing their powers and duties; defining certain unlawful acts and practices taking place in connection with the practice of dentistry, and prescribing penalties thereof.
HB 170	41-0 (1929)	Author: Duvall, Jesse Caldwell \| et. al.	Relating to providing for the examination and certification of dental hygienists, and regulating the practice of dental hygiene.	House: Public Health
HB 1	36-0 (1919)	Author: Davis, John \| et. al.	Relating to regulating the practice of Dentistry or Dental Surgery in the State of Texas, and prescribing penalties for the violation of any of the provisions of this Act.
HB 95	35-0 (1917)	Author: Laney, Charles O.	Relating to regulating the practice of dentistry, providing for examination and registration, making it unlawful for any persons not licensed to practice dentistry.
SB 55	35-0 (1917)	Author: Clark, Isaac Edgar	Relating to regulating the practice of Dentistry or Dental Surgery; providing penalties.
HB 503	34-0 (1915)	Author: Butler, William R.	Relating to regulating the practice of dentistry in the State of Texas; providing for a board of dental examiners and prescribing their duties.; providing penalties.
SB 303	34-0 (1915)	Author: Harris, Hugh	Relating to regulating the practice of dentistry; providing for a board of dental examiners; prescribing their duties and providing penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act.
HB 312	33-0 (1913)	Author: Colquitt, Landon A.	Relating to regulating the practice of dentistry.
HB 342	33-0 (1913)	Author: Wagstaff, J. M. \| et. al.	Relating to providing for the establishment of a department of dentistry in the University of Texas.
HB 446	33-0 (1913)	Author: Wagstaff, J. M. \| et. al.	Relating to requiring the Board of Regents of the University of Texas to establish a Department of Dentistry in the Medical Department of the University, making an appropriation.
SB 93	33-0 (1913)	Author: Brelsford, Homer Platt	Relating to requiring the Board of Regents of the University of Texas to establish a Department of Dentistry and making an appropriation.
SB 168	33-0 (1913)	Author: Morrow, Wright Chalfant	Relating to regulating the practice of dentistry in the state, providing for the appointment of a board of dental examiners.
SB 84	29-0 (1905)		Relating to regulating the practice of dentistry in the State of Texas, to provide for the appointment of a board of dental examiners, prescribing their duties, and to repeal all laws and parts of laws in conflict with this act.
HB 90	25-0 (1897)		Relating to regulating the practice of dentistry in the State of Texas, and to prescribe penalties for the violation of same, and to provide for the appointment of a State Board of Dental Examiners.
SB 153	21-0 (1889)		Relating to regulating the practice of dentistry in the state of Texas.

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