82R11907 NC-D
By: Zerwas H.B. No. 3143
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to anesthesia services provided by a dentist.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. The heading to Subchapter D, Chapter 258,
Occupations Code, is amended to read as follows:
SUBCHAPTER D. [ENTERAL] ADMINISTRATION OF ANESTHESIA
SECTION 2. Subchapter D, Chapter 258, Occupations Code, is
amended by adding Section 258.158 to read as follows:
Sec. 258.158. PORTABILITY OF DEEP SEDATION ANESTHESIA
SERVICES. (a) In this section:
(1) "Deep sedation" means a drug-induced depression of
consciousness during which a patient cannot be easily aroused but
responds purposefully following repeated or painful stimulation.
(2) "Portability" means, with respect to anesthesia
services, the ability of a dentist who holds a permit under this
subchapter to provide anesthesia services in a location other than
a facility or satellite facility.
(b) To qualify for a permit that grants the portability of
deep sedation anesthesia services, a dentist must complete at least
24 months of training in the use and administration of deep sedation
anesthesia.
SECTION 3. (a) Not later than January 1, 2012, the State
Board of Dental Examiners shall adopt the rules necessary to
implement the changes in law made by this Act.
(b) Section 258.158, Occupations Code, as added by this Act,
applies only to a permit issued on or after March 1, 2012. A permit
issued before March 1, 2012, is governed by the law in effect when
the permit was issued, and the former law is continued in effect for
that purpose.
SECTION 4. This Act takes effect September 1, 2011.