1. (a) Acupuncturists shall not authorize or use false, misleading, or deceptive advertising.

2. (b) Acupuncturists also shall not:

   1. (1) hold themselves out as a physician or surgeon or any combination or derivative of those terms as defined under §151.002(a)(13) of the Medical Practice Act;
   2. (2) use the terms "board certified" unless the advertising also discloses the complete name of the board which conferred the referenced certification and is currently certified.

Source Note:The provisions of this §184.27 adopted to be effective January 9, 2025, 50 TexReg 384.