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This bill establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for anesthesiologist assistants (AAs) in Texas, creating a new licensing system administered by the Texas Medical Board and a dedicated Texas Anesthesiologist Assistant Board. The bill requires all individuals practicing as anesthesiologist assistants to obtain a license by meeting specific educational and certification requirements, including graduating from an accredited graduate-level program, passing a national certification exam, and maintaining current certification from the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants. The legislation defines an anesthesiologist assistant as a professional who performs medical tasks delegated by a supervising anesthesiologist, mandates that the supervising anesthesiologist must be physically present in the facility and able to respond to emergencies, and establishes rules for professional conduct, including wearing name tags and submitting notices of intent to practice. The bill also creates an administrative structure for the new board, including appointment procedures, term limits, and guidelines for rulemaking, and provides for administrative penalties for violations of the chapter's provisions. Importantly, the bill includes a phased implementation, with full licensing requirements taking effect on September 1, 2026, allowing current anesthesiologist assistants time to transition to the new regulatory system.

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