1. (a) A licensee may not:

   1. (1) perform, prescribe, or order incisive or surgical procedures;
   2. (2) prescribe controlled substances, dangerous drugs, or any other drug that requires a prescription;
   3. (3) use, prescribe, or order x-ray therapy or therapy that exposes a body to radioactive materials;
   4. (4) perform, prescribe, or order solely cosmetic treatments;
   5. (5) use a needle for procedures that make an incision other than for drawing blood for diagnostic purposes; or
   6. (6) perform manipulations or adjustments on a patient under anesthesia.
2. (b) A licensee performing acts in subsection (a) of this section is practicing outside the scope of practice.
3. (c) A licensee who violates this section may be subject to disciplinary action by the Board.
4. (d) A licensee who violates this section may be subject to legal action by other governmental entities.

Source Note:The provisions of this §78.2 adopted to be effective March 20, 2022, 47 TexReg 1455.