Relating to the licensing and regulation of anesthesiologist assistants; requiring an occupational license; providing an administrative penalty; authorizing fees.

SB 2128 requires anesthesiologist assistants in Texas to obtain a state occupational license to practice. It establishes the Texas Anesthesiologist Assistant Board (composed of two anesthesiologist assistants, two anesthesiologists, and one public member) to oversee licensing and regulation. The bill authorizes administrative penalties for license violations and sets fees to fund the licensing program. It exempts technicians and other licensed health care workers who do not use the title "anesthesiologist assistant" or the initials "A.A." from the licensing requirement.