Who is responsible for creating dental laws in Texas?

The Texas State Legislature is the body responsible for creating laws, including those related to dental practice in Texas. Legislative members draft, debate, and pass laws that govern various aspects of healthcare, including dental regulations, professional licensure, and specific practice standards that dental professionals must adhere to.

The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, while crucial in the enforcement and regulation of those laws, does not create laws; instead, it implements and enforces regulations based on the statutes established by the legislature. Dental practice professionals can influence legislation through advocacy, but they do not have legislative authority to create laws themselves. The Texas Medical Board oversees medical professionals but does not have jurisdiction over dental laws, which are specifically related to dental practice. Thus, the responsibility for law creation clearly lies with the Texas State Legislature.