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Texas Occupations Code § 258.053

Use of Certain Drugs

Practice by Dentist · General Practice Provisions

(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.

(b) A dentist may not:

(1) prescribe, provide, obtain, order, administer, possess, dispense, give, or deliver to or for any person a narcotic drug, dangerous drug, or controlled substance:

(A) that is not necessary or required; or

(B) the use or possession of which would promote addiction to the drug or substance; or

(2) aid, abet, or cause another person to engage in an action described by Subdivision (1).

Official text of the Texas Occupations Code as published by the Texas Legislative Council.

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Legislative history

Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.