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HB 1742 87-0 (2021) Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al. Relating to the practice of dentistry and the provision of teledentistry dental services. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 1825 87-0 (2021) Author: Campos, Liz Relating to continuing education requirements for dentists regarding pain management with certain prescription medications. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 1934 87-0 (2021) Author: Oliverson, Tom Relating to requirements for overpayment recovery and third party access to provider networks for certain insurance policies and benefit plans that provide dental benefits. House: Insurance Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2056 87-0 (2021) Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the practice of dentistry and the provision of teledentistry dental services. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
HB 2348 87-0 (2021) Author: Klick, Stephanie Relating to the regulation of the practice of dental hygiene. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 3765 87-0 (2021) Author: Campos, Liz Relating to remedial plans issued by the State Board of Dental Examiners to address complaints against dentists and dental hygienists. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 4362 87-0 (2021) Author: Klick, Stephanie Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain health professions; requiring an occupational certificate to perform certain surgical procedures. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
SB 401 87-0 (2021) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to health benefit coverage for general anesthesia in connection with certain pediatric dental services. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 488 87-0 (2021) Author: Perry, Charles | et. al. Relating to the practice of dentistry and the provision of teledentistry dental services. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1534 87-0 (2021) Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Sponsor: Campos, Liz
Relating to remedial plans issued by the State Board of Dental Examiners to address complaints against dentists and dental hygienists. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 272 42-0 (1931) Author: Duvall, Jesse Caldwell Relating to providing for the examination and certification of Dental Hygienists and regulating the practice of dental hygiene.
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 451 41-0 (1929) Author: Duvall, Jesse Caldwell | et. al. Relating to amending certain laws providing for the appointment and qualifications of a Board of Dental Examiners; providing a penalty.
SB 420 40-0 (1927) Author: Wood, Ashley Elijah Relating to exempting all Dentists engaged in the actual practice from jury service.
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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