These rules are promulgated under the authority of the Medical Practice Act, Texas Civil Statutes, Article 4495b, to establish procedures and standards for the training, education, licensing, and discipline of persons performing acupuncture in this state so as to establish an orderly system of regulating the practice of acupuncture in a manner which protects the health, safety, and welfare of the public.

Source Note:The provisions of this §183.1 adopted to be effective May 16, 1994, 19 TexReg 3366.