You can view individual chapters of the TSBDE Rules and Regulations in the Texas Register. You can click through each chapter and subchapter to find the most recent versions of the rules as published in the Texas Register.
The Dental Practice Act is found in Chapters 251 through 267 of the Texas Occupations Code. You may click on the links below to see each chapter of the Texas Occupations Code as it pertains to the practice of Dentistry.
Chapter 251. General Provisions Relating to Practice of Dentistry
Chapter 252. State Board of Dental Examiners
Chapter 253. Executive Director and Personnel
Chapter 254. Board Powers and Duties
Chapter 255. Public Interest Information and Complaint Procedures
Chapter 256. Licensing of Dentists and Dental Hygienists
Chapter 257. License Renewal
Chapter 258. Practice by Dentist
Chapter 259. Prohibited or Restricted Commercial or Professional Activities
Chapter 260. Operation of Certain Dental Practices
Chapter 261. Confidentiality and Immunity of Dental Peer Review Committee
Chapter 262. Regulation of Dental Hygienists
Chapter 263. License Denial and Disciplinary Proceedings
Chapter 264. Penalties and Enforcement Provisions
Chapter 265. Regulation of Dental Assistants
Chapter 266. Regulation of Dental Laboratories
Chapter 267. Licensing of Faculty Members of Dental or Dental Hygiene Schools