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Form 3801—General Information
(Dental Support Organization Registration)
The attached form is designed to meet minimal statutory filing requirements pursuant to the relevant code
provisions. This form and the information provided are not substitutes for the advice and services of
an attorney.
Commentary
Dental Support Organizations (DSOs) are governed by Chapter 73 of the Texas Business &
Commerce Code and the secretary of state’s administrative rules found in 1 Texas Administrative
Code Chapter 98. Section 73.004, Bus. & Comm. Code and 1 TAC §98.2 set forth the registration
requirements for DSOs.
This form is for both initial registrations as well as renewals. A registration is effective on the date
the completed registration, applicable attachments and filing fee are received by the secretary of
state. Registrations expire annually on December 31
st
and must be renewed by January 31
st
of each
calendar year.
Any changes to the information given on the registration must be filed with the secretary of state
quarterly. Form 3805 may be used to update the information as necessary.
Instructions for Form
Preliminary Information: Select the appropriate box indicating whether this is an initial
registration or renewal. For renewals, the registration number assigned by the secretary of
state should be provided to facilitate processing of the document.
DSO Information: The registration must set forth the DSO’s legal name and business
address and mailing address if different.
Ownership Information: The registration must set forth the name and address of each
person who owns 10% or more of the DSO. If the number of owners exceeds the space
provided, please use the DSO Ownership Information Addendum (Form 3803).
o A person under this section must identify as either a Dentist Owner or Non-Dentist
Owner by checking the applicable box on the form.
o A Dentist Owner is an individual licensed in this state to provide dentistry services
who also owns 10% or more of the DSO.
o A Non-Dentist Owner can be an individual or business entity that owns 10% or
more of the DSO. If Non-Dentist Owner is selected and the person is an individual,
the name of the individual should be completed. If Non-Dentist Owner is selected
and the person is a business entity, the legal name of the entity should be completed.
Business Support Services: Sec. 73.001 of the Bus. & Comm. Code defines “business
support services” as business, management, consulting, or administrative services,
facilities, or staff provided for a dentist, including:
(A) office space, furnishings, and equipment;
(B) staff employed by the dental support organization;
(C) regulatory compliance;
(D) inventory or supplies, including dental equipment and supplies;