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Texas dental board adopts rule requiring personal identification and lawful-presence verification for licenses
Summary
On Feb. 23, 2026, the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners voted unanimously to adopt amendments requiring licensure applicants to submit personal identification and documentation verifying lawful presence; stakeholders raised concerns about access for international dentists and potential administrative burdens.
The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners voted unanimously on Feb. 23, 2026, to adopt proposed amendments that require applicants for dental and related licenses to submit personal identification documents and verification of lawful presence and work authorization in the United States.
Board staff described the changes as aligning the board with federal law and verification standards. "The proposals will ensure that an applicant's personal identification document is valid and that the applicant is legally eligible to practice in Texas," Miss Nichols told the board, noting the proposal implements requirements cited in 8 U.S.C. § 1621 and a recent attorney general opinion. "The agency does not expect that this will create a…
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