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Texas Statutes, Title OC

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Title OC, Occupations Code

214 chapters · 6,998 sections in this title.

All chapters in Title OC6,998 Ch 1101, Chapter 1101164 Ch 2301, Chapter 2301163 Ch 301, Chapter 301162 Ch 1701, Chapter 1701159 Ch 2001, Chapter 2001152 Ch 1702, Chapter 1702150 Ch 1201, Chapter 1201149 Ch 351, Chapter 351147 Ch 801, Chapter 801143 Ch 651, Chapter 651127 Ch 901, Chapter 901127 Ch 1001, Chapter 1001118 Ch 1103, Chapter 1103117 Ch 1301, Chapter 1301106

10 sections·Filtered byTitle OC✕Ch 262✕

Tex. Occupations Code § 262.001 Definitions
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Sec. 262.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) Repealed by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 295 (S.B. 313), Sec. 48(2), eff. September 1, 2017. (2) "Dental hygienist" means a person who practices dental hygiene under a license issued by the board under Chapter 256. Acts 1999, 76t…
Tex. Occupations Code § 262.002 Practice of Dental Hygiene
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Sec. 262.002. PRACTICE OF DENTAL HYGIENE. (a) A person practices dental hygiene if the person: (1) removes accumulated matter, tartar, deposits, accretions, or stains, other than mottled enamel stains, from the natural and restored surface of exposed human teeth and restorations …
Tex. Occupations Code § 262.003 Exemptions
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Sec. 262.003. EXEMPTIONS. This chapter does not apply to: (1) a licensed dentist practicing dentistry in this state, except as provided by Subchapter D; (2) a physician authorized to practice medicine in this state; or (3) an employee of a licensed dentist who makes dental x-rays…
Tex. Occupations Code § 262.101 Board Powers and Duties
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Sec. 262.101. BOARD POWERS AND DUTIES. The board shall: (1) administer this chapter; and (2) regulate all matters concerning dental hygienists and the practice of dental hygiene. Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.

Tex. Occupations Code § 262.102 Rulemaking Authority of Board

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Sec. 262.102. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY OF BOARD. (a) The board shall adopt and enforce rules that are necessary and advisable to carry out the purposes of and to enforce this chapter, including rules relating to professional conduct for dental hygienists. (b) As necessary to protect …

Tex. Occupations Code § 262.151 Delegation of Duties By Dentist

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Sec. 262.151. DELEGATION OF DUTIES BY DENTIST. (a) A licensed dentist may delegate orally or in writing a service, task, or procedure to a dental hygienist who is under the supervision and responsibility of the dentist, if: (1) the dental hygienist is licensed to perform the serv…

Tex. Occupations Code § 262.1515 Delegation of Duties To Dental Hygienist Practicing In Certain Facilities

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Sec. 262.1515. DELEGATION OF DUTIES TO DENTAL HYGIENIST PRACTICING IN CERTAIN FACILITIES. (a) A licensed dentist may delegate a service, task, or procedure, pursuant to this section, to a dental hygienist, without complying with Section 262.151(a)(2) if: (1) the dental hygienist …

Tex. Occupations Code § 262.152 Performance of Delegated Duties

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Sec. 262.152. PERFORMANCE OF DELEGATED DUTIES. (a) Except as provided by Section 262.1515, a dental hygienist shall practice dental hygiene: (1) in the dental office of a supervising dentist licensed by the board; or (2) in an alternate setting, including a nursing home, the pati…

Tex. Occupations Code § 262.201 Prohibited Practice

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Sec. 262.201. PROHIBITED PRACTICE. A dental hygienist may not practice or offer to practice dental hygiene under a name other than the name appearing on the person's license. Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.

Tex. Occupations Code § 262.202 Civil Liability

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Sec. 262.202. CIVIL LIABILITY. A dental hygienist who administers to a person cardiopulmonary resuscitation or other emergency care in an emergency situation is not liable to the person for damages unless the emergency care is performed in a wilfully or wantonly negligent manner.…