Tex. Occ. Code Section 262.202
Civil Liability

A dental hygienist who administers to a person cardiopulmonary resuscitation or other emergency care in an emergency situation is not liable to the person for damages unless the emergency care is performed in a wilfully or wantonly negligent manner.

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

Source: Section 262.202 — Civil Liability, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.262.htm#262.202 (accessed May 26, 2025).

262.001
Definitions 262.002
Practice of Dental Hygiene 262.003
Exemptions 262.101
Board Powers and Duties 262.102
Rulemaking Authority of Board 262.151
Delegation of Duties by Dentist 262.152
Performance of Delegated Duties 262.201
Prohibited Practice 262.202
Civil Liability 262.1515
Delegation of Duties to Dental Hygienist Practicing in Certain Facilities

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Original Source: Section 262.202 — Civil Liability, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.262.htm#262.202 (last accessed May 10, 2025).

Tex. Occ. Code Section 262.202 Civil Liability

Tex. Occ. Code Section 262.202
Civil Liability