{"data":{"id":"us-tx/tex.-occupations-code-258.053","jurisdiction":"us-tx","citation":"Tex. Occupations Code § 258.053","heading":"USE OF CERTAIN DRUGS.","body":"(a) In this section, \"narcotic drugs,\" \"dangerous drugs,\" and \"controlled substances\" have the meanings defined or recognized by federal law or the law of this state.\n(b) A dentist may not:\n(1) prescribe, provide, obtain, order, administer, possess, dispense, give, or deliver to or for any person a narcotic drug, dangerous drug, or controlled substance:\n(A) that is not necessary or required; or\n(B) the use or possession of which would promote addiction to the drug or substance; or\n(2) aid, abet, or cause another person to engage in an action described by Subdivision (1).\nActs 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.","path":["OCCUPATIONS CODE","TITLE 3. HEALTH PROFESSIONS","SUBTITLE D. DENTISTRY","CHAPTER 258. PRACTICE BY DENTIST","SUBCHAPTER B. GENERAL PRACTICE PROVISIONS"],"source_url":"https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.258.htm#258.053","current_through":"89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-27T01:47:31Z","sha256":"21cd85743cfa957696e12e31c18296bc2828a84ec28e75364515258f409d67eb","source_id":"us-tx","stale":false,"prev":"us-tx/tex.-occupations-code-258.052","next":"us-tx/tex.-occupations-code-258.054"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}