HB 1776
AN ACT relating to the appointment of a dental director for the program of
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
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What This Bill Does
Requires the executive commissioner of Texas to appoint a dentist as the dental director for the state's oral health services program. The dental director will be responsible for overseeing and leading oral health improvement services at the state level. The appointment will take effect on September 1, 2025, ensuring professional leadership for the state's dental health initiatives.
Subject Areas
Bill Text
relating to the appointment of a dental director for the program of oral health improvement services. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 43.005, Health and Safety Code, is amended by adding Subsection (c) to read as follows: (c) The executive commissioner shall appoint for the program of oral health services a dental director who is a dentist. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill Sponsors
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Bill History
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to the appointment of a dental director for the program of
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