{"data":{"id":"us-tx/tex.-occupations-code-262.002","jurisdiction":"us-tx","citation":"Tex. Occupations Code § 262.002","heading":"PRACTICE OF DENTAL HYGIENE.","body":"(a) A person practices dental hygiene if the person:\n(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 in the human mouth;\n(2) smoothes roughened root surfaces;\n(3) polishes exposed human teeth, restorations in the human mouth, or roughened root surfaces;\n(4) topically applies drugs to the surface tissues of the human mouth or the exposed surface of human teeth;\n(5) makes dental x-rays;\n(6) administers a local anesthetic agent under the authorization and supervision of a dentist in compliance with Section 258.001(5); and\n(7) performs any other service, task, or procedure prescribed by board rule.\n(b) A person legally practicing dental hygiene does not violate state law regulating the practice of dentistry.\nAdded by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.\nAmended by:\nActs 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 868 (H.B. 3824), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2023.","path":["OCCUPATIONS CODE","TITLE 3. HEALTH PROFESSIONS","SUBTITLE D. DENTISTRY","CHAPTER 262. REGULATION OF DENTAL HYGIENISTS","SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS"],"source_url":"https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.262.htm#262.002","current_through":"89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-27T01:47:31Z","sha256":"7cc9b4c8d1419798c88bbc02f4da8e143fd20d02f444d4d5aff2f4113aeced1c","source_id":"us-tx","stale":false,"prev":"us-tx/tex.-occupations-code-262.001","next":"us-tx/tex.-occupations-code-262.003"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}