The rules in this chapter implement the Texas Oral Health Improvement Act, Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 43 (Act). The Act authorizes the Department of State Health Services Oral Health Improvement Program to implement activities for eligible individuals to prevent oral disease and associated health risks through surveillance and oral health promotion and education. The program is led by the State Public Health Dental Director.     
     Source Note:        The provisions of this §49.1 adopted to be effective June 29, 2020, 45 TexReg 4339