Bill
SB 430
85(R) - 2017
Senate Health & Human Services
Senate Health & Human Services
Dentistry
Health & Human Services
Occupational Licensing
Vote Recommendation
Yes
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Neutral
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Neutral
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Neutral
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Positive
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Neutral
Author(s)
José RodrÃguez
Co-Author(s)
Konni Burton
Bill Caption
Relating to the regulation of the practice of dental hygiene.
Fiscal Notes
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
Under current law, a dentist is forbidden from delegating certain dental services to a hygienist. SB 430 would permit the delegation of certain anesthetic and sedative services to a dental hygienist under specific circumstances.
Vote Recommendation Notes
This bill upholds the principle of limited government by mildly expanding the duties that a dental hygienist and dentist may perform under existing licensing. For this reason, we support SB 430.
Organizations Supporting
Center for Public Policy Priorities
Coalition of Texans with Disabilities
Texas Association of Business
Organizations Opposed
Texas Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
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