Tex. Occ. Code Section 258.055
Practice of Dentistry on Certain Children

(a)

The parent or guardian of a child younger than 18 years of age may be present in the treatment room during the child’s dental treatment or procedure, unless the dentist determines in the dentist’s professional judgment that the presence of the parent or guardian in the treatment room is likely to have an adverse effect on the treatment or the child.

(b)

In this section, “parent or guardian” includes a person authorized by law to consent for the medical or dental treatment of a child younger than 18 years of age.

Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 709 (H.B. 3201), Sec. 8, eff. January 1, 2014.

Source: Section 258.055 — Practice of Dentistry on Certain Children, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.258.htm#258.055 (accessed May 26, 2025).

258.001
Impermissible Delegations 258.002
Delegation to Dental Assistant 258.003
Responsibility of Delegating Dentist 258.051
Dentist Records 258.052
Case Histories and Physical Evaluations 258.053
Use of Certain Drugs 258.054
Use of X-ray Equipment 258.055
Practice of Dentistry on Certain Children 258.101
Definitions 258.102
Scope of Privilege 258.103
Holder of Privilege 258.104
Consent to Disclosure of Privileged Information 258.105
Exception to Privilege for Certain Proceedings 258.106
Exception to Privilege for Certain Disclosures by Dentist 258.107
Exception to Privilege for Certain Legislative Inquiries 258.108
Limit on Disclosure 258.109
Request for Dental Record: Timing 258.151
Definitions 258.152
Applicability 258.153
Rules 258.154
Compliance with Anesthesia Rules 258.155
Permit Required 258.156
Inspections 258.157
Requests for Inspection and Advisory Opinion 258.201
Definition 258.202
Advisory Committee 258.203
Application Process 258.204
Terms 258.205
Meetings 258.206
Compilation and Analysis of Information 258.207
Counsel for Advisory Committee 258.208
Confidentiality 258.209
Subpoena and Discovery 258.210
Immunity 258.211
Funding 258.0511
Access to Dental Records 258.1551
Permit Qualifications 258.1552
Jurisprudence Examination 258.1553
Portability of Anesthesia Services 258.1554
Administration of Anesthesia to Certain Patients 258.1555
Capnography Required for Certain Anesthesia Services 258.1556
Minimum Emergency Preparedness Standards 258.1557
Emergency Preparedness Protocols

Verified:
May 26, 2025

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Original Source: Section 258.055 — Practice of Dentistry on Certain Children, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.258.htm#258.055 (last accessed May 10, 2025).