22 TAC §116.3 · TRD-202600859

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The Texas Dental Association (TDA) did not specifically indicate whether it was in support or opposition of the rule as proposed. TDA provides that the proposed amendments appropriately require confirmation of citizenship or lawful work authorization. The process for submitting that documentation should be clear, consistent, and efficient for both new licensure/registrant applicants and those seeking renewal. Texas dental schools and allied oral health training programs rely heavily on the expertise and didactic and clinical teaching capability of internationally educated faculty. Implementation should therefore preserve rigorous verification standards while minimizing avoidable administrative friction, ensuring that qualified foreign educators can continue to contribute to the state's dental education pipeline without unnecessary disruption.