22 Tex. Admin. Code § 114.1
A dentist may delegate to a dental assistant the authority to perform only acts or procedures that are reversible. The employing dentist or dentist in charge must be physically present in the dental office when the delegated act is performed, and the dentist shall remain responsible for any delegated act.
Source Note:The provisions of this §114.1 adopted to be effective February 20, 1992, 17 TexReg 1095; amended to be effective December 3, 1997, 22 TexReg 11679.