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House Bill 1491 |
House Author: Branch et al. |
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Effective: 6-14-13 |
Senate Sponsor: Schwertner |
House Bill 1491 amends the Occupations Code to require the State Board of Dental Examiners to grant a temporary license for a dentist whose practice consists only of voluntary charity care to a reputable dentist who meets certain out-of-state licensing requirements and who, in addition to other criteria, has ceased practicing dentistry or is currently licensed in another state that the board has determined has licensing requirements that are substantially similar to the requirements of Texas. The bill establishes the scope of practice for a dentist issued such a temporary license, sets out disciplinary requirements for such a dentist, and requires the board to adopt rules to implement the bill's provisions.