Section 111.009 - Limitation on Certain Prescriptions(a) In this section: (1) "Controlled substance," "opiate," and "prescribe" have the meanings assigned by Section 481.002, Health and Safety Code.(2) "National holiday" means a day described by Section 662.003(a), Government Code.(b) The State Board of Dental Examiners by rule shall establish limits on the quantity of a controlled substance, including an opiate, that a dentist may prescribe to a patient as a teledentistry dental service. Except as provided by Subsection (c), the rules may not authorize a dentist to prescribe more than is necessary to supply a patient for:(1) if the prescription is for an opiate, a two-day period; or(2) if the prescription is for a controlled substance other than an opiate, a five-day period.(c) For each day in a period described by Subsection (b)(1) or (2) that is a Saturday, Sunday, or national holiday, the period is extended to include the next day that is not a Saturday, Sunday, or national holiday.(d) Rules adopted under this section must comply with applicable federal laws and rules.Added by Acts 2021, Texas Acts of the 87th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 811,Sec. 11, eff. 9/1/2021.