Below is information on Office-Based Surgery (OBS) rules, regulations and accreditation requirements for Texas. This is information only. Rules change often. Please confirm with your state regulators the current status and requirements for an office-based surgical suite. Last Updated 2021.
No Exclusions. Regulations apply to all levels of anesthesia and all classes of surgery. Use of analgesics and anxiolytics, must register and pay a fee to the Texas Medical Board.
Each physician who provides anesthesia services or performs a procedure for which anesthesia services are provided in an outpatient setting, including the use of analgesics and anxiolytics, must register and pay a fee to the Texas Medical Board.
https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.162.htm
http://www.tmb.state.tx.us/page/renewal-office-based-anesthesia
Listed as office-based anesthesia not OBS.
http://txrules.elaws.us/rule/title22_chapter192_sec.192.2
https://www.tmb.state.tx.us/page/renewal-office-based-anesthesia