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Introduced
02/05/2025
02/05/2025
In Committee
05/10/2025
05/10/2025
Crossed Over
05/08/2025
05/08/2025
Passed
Dead
06/02/2025
06/02/2025
Introduced Session
89th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT relating to the administration of botulinum toxin by dentists.
AI Summary
This bill allows dentists in Texas to administer botulinum toxin (a type of neurotoxin commonly used for both medical and cosmetic purposes) in patients' oral and maxillofacial regions for aesthetic purposes, but only after completing a board-approved training course on administering the neuromodulator. The State Board of Dental Examiners is required to develop and adopt specific rules for implementing this new provision by December 1, 2025, and the law will take effect on September 1, 2025. The bill specifically permits dentists to use botulinum toxin or its biosimilar/bioequivalent products, indicating a careful approach to expanding the scope of dental practice that includes aesthetic treatments while ensuring proper professional training and regulatory oversight.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Left pending in committee (on 05/19/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=SB1117 |
| Fiscal Note (Engrossed) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/fiscalnotes/html/SB01117E.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/SB01117E.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/SB01117S.htm |
| Fiscal Note (Introduced) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/fiscalnotes/html/SB01117I.htm |
| Analysis (Introduced) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/analysis/html/SB01117I.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/SB01117I.htm |
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