Relating to the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact; authorizing fees.

HB 1803 creates a Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact for Texas, enabling licensed dentists and dental hygienists in Texas to practice in other participating states without obtaining full new licenses. The bill establishes a "Compact Privilege" that allows these professionals to work across state lines while still adhering to each state's scope of practice and regulations. It authorizes fees to administer the compact and facilitates information sharing about licenses and disciplinary actions between participating states. This directly affects Texas-licensed dental professionals seeking to practice in other states that join the compact, aiming to improve workforce mobility and public access to dental services.