Tex. Occupations Code § 258.053
This is the official text of Tex. Occupations Code § 258.053, part of Texas’s Occupations Code — governs professional and occupational licensing.
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§ 258.053. USE OF CERTAIN DRUGS.
Official statutory text
(a) In this section, "narcotic drugs," "dangerous drugs," and "controlled substances" have the meanings defined or recognized by federal law or the law of this state.
(b) A dentist may not:
(1) prescribe, provide, obtain, order, administer, possess, dispense, give, or deliver to or for any person a narcotic drug, dangerous drug, or controlled substance:
(A) that is not necessary or required; or
(B) the use or possession of which would promote addiction to the drug or substance; or
(2) aid, abet, or cause another person to engage in an action described by Subdivision (1).
(b) A dentist may not:
(1) prescribe, provide, obtain, order, administer, possess, dispense, give, or deliver to or for any person a narcotic drug, dangerous drug, or controlled substance:
(A) that is not necessary or required; or
(B) the use or possession of which would promote addiction to the drug or substance; or
(2) aid, abet, or cause another person to engage in an action described by Subdivision (1).
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