Relating to the Interstate Dental and Dental Hygiene Licensure Compact; authorizing fees.

HB 1799 establishes Texas's participation in the Interstate Dental and Dental Hygiene Licensure Compact, allowing dental professionals to more easily practice across participating states. The bill creates a framework for expedited licensure portability by requiring a uniform examination accepted in 50 states and territories, eliminating duplicate document fees, and enabling a single point for maintaining professional records. It directly affects dentists, dental hygienists, and military personnel (who pay no fees for licensure transfers), streamlining relocation processes. Key provisions include sharing of disciplinary information between states, maintaining each state's regulatory authority, and reducing costs for applicants seeking multi-state licensure.