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Texas Health & Safety Code - Chapter 43 Oral Health ImprovementLegal Research Home > Texas Lawyer > Health & Safety Code > Texas Health & Safety Code - Chapter 43 Oral Health Improvement This chapter may be cited as the Texas Oral Health Improvement Act. Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989. ... It is the intent of the legislature that this chapter be construed liberally so that eligible individuals may receive appropriate and adequate oral health services ... (a) In this chapter: (1) "Dentist" means an individual licensed by the State Board of Dental Examiners to practice dentistry in this state. (2) "Oral ... (a) The oral health improvement services program is in the department to provide comprehensive oral health services to eligible individuals. (b) The board shall adopt ... (a) The department shall: (1) administer the program of oral health services established by the board; and (2) adopt the design and content of all ... (a) The board may adopt substantive and procedural rules relating to: (1) the selection of dentists, physicians, facilities, and other providers to furnish program services, ... (a) The board may adopt substantive and procedural rules to govern the application for admission to the program and the receipt of treatment services, including ... (a) The department shall determine an individual's eligibility for treatment services according to this chapter and the program rules. (b) An individual is not eligible ... (a) The department may, for cause, deny an application for treatment services or modify, suspend, or terminate a recipient's treatment services after notice to the ... (a) The department shall require an individual receiving treatment services under this chapter or a person with a legal obligation to support the individual to ... (a) The department may recover the cost of treatment services provided under this chapter from a person who does not pay or reimburse the department ... The board may charge fees for the oral health services provided directly by the department or through approved providers in accordance with Subchapter D, Chapter ... (a) Subject to limitations or conditions prescribed by the legislature, the board may seek, receive, and spend funds received from any public or private source ... The department may enter into contracts and agreements necessary to facilitate the efficient and economical provision of oral health services under this chapter, including contracts ... Last modified: August 10, 2007 |