Section 108.42 - Obtaining a Permit(a) A licensed Texas dentist, an organization authorized by the Dental Practice Act or other organization as defined by rule 108.41 (3) of this title (relating to Definitions) and approved by the SBDE wishing to operate a mobile dental facility or a portable dental unit, shall apply to the State Board of Dental Examiners (SBDE) for a permit on a form provided by the Board and pay an application fee in an amount set by the Board. A governmental or educational entity may obtain a single permit, respectively, for all facilities; or all units listed on an application.(b) A completed application form submitted to the SBDE with all questions answered will be reviewed and if all the requirements listed in this section are met, a permit will be issued. All applications must include: (1) an address of record that is not a Post Office Box; and,(2) the name and address of the permit holder.(c) All applicants except governmental and higher educational entities must also include: (1) the name and address, and when applicable, the license number of each dentist, dental hygienist, laboratory technician, and dental assistant associated with the facility or unit for which a permit is sought;(2) a copy of a written agreement for the emergency follow-up care for patients treated in the mobile dental facility, or through a portable dental unit, and such agreement must include identification of and arrangements for treatment in a dental office which is permanently established within a reasonable geographic area;(3) a statement that the mobile dental facility or portable dental unit has access to communication facilities which will enable dental personnel to contact assistance as needed in the event of an emergency;(4) a statement that the mobile dental facility or portable dental unit conforms to all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances dealing with radiographic equipment, flammability, construction standards, including required or suitable access for disabled individuals, sanitation, and zoning;(5) a statement that the applicant posses all applicable county and city licenses or permits to operate the facility or unit;(6) either a statement that the unit will only be used in dental offices of the applicant or other licensed dentists, or a list of all equipment to be contained and used in the mobile dental facility or portable dental unit, which must include: (A) dental treatment chair;(B) a dental treatment light;(C) when radiographs are to be made by the mobile dental facility or portable dental unit, a stable portable radiographic unit that is properly monitored by the authorized agency;(D) when radiographs are to be made by the mobile dental facility or portable dental unit, a lead apron which includes a thyroid collar;(E) a portable delivery system, or an integrated system if used in a mobile dental facility(F) an evacuation unit suitable for dental surgical use; and(G) a list of appropriate and sufficient dental instruments including explorers and mouth mirrors, and infection control supplies, such as gloves, face masks, etc., that are on hand.22 Tex. Admin. Code § 108.42
The provisions of this §108.42 adopted to be effective February 20, 2001, 26 TexReg 1494