Texas Occupations Code - OCC § 206.101. General Powers and Duties

(1) establish qualifications for a surgical assistant to practice in this state;

(2) establish requirements for an examination for a license to practice as a surgical assistant;

(3) establish minimum education and training requirements necessary for a license to practice as a surgical assistant;

(4) prescribe the application form for a license to practice as a surgical assistant; and

(5) develop an approved program of mandatory continuing education and the manner in which attendance at all approved courses, clinics, forums, lectures, programs, or seminars is monitored and recorded.