Program Update: 11/19/2021 EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY

All applications with fees are to be sent to this address:

Department of State Health Services 
Cash Receipts Branch – MC 2003
PO Box 149347
Austin, TX 78714-9347

To minimize delays in processing renewal and amendment applications, submit documents to xrayregistration@dshs.texas.gov.

Table of Contents

• Obtaining a Certificate of Registration
• Fee Schedule
• Biennial Fees
• Amending a Certificate of Registration
• Terminating a Certificate of Registration
• Disposing of an X-Ray Machine
• Mobile Dental Services
• Operating and Safety Procedures
• Contact Information
• Additional Information

Obtaining a Certificate of Registration

For a certificate of registration for dental radiation machines, submit the following forms with the appropriate fee:

Fee Schedule for New Certificates of Registration

The table below outlines fees pertaining to the issuance of a single certificate of registration for use in dental radiography.

Fees are established in 25 Texas Administrative Code §289.232, and in 25 TAC, §289.204.

An updated certificate of registration will not be issued based on payment of biennial fees.

Each initial application for a certificate of registration must be accompanied by a non-refundable fee.

Fee payments by check or money order must be made payable to Texas Department of State Health Services.

Additional Use Location

If the certificate of registration has additional authorized use sites, the registrant pays an additional 30% for each additional use location.

Biennial Fees for X-Ray Registration

Biennial fees must be paid every two years in order to continue operating X-ray devices. The fee covers all direct and indirect costs associated with licensing a company or individual.

For detailed information on biennial fees and payment methods accepted, see Biennial Fees for X-Ray Registration.

Amending a Certificate of Registration

*Equipment, name, address, and RSO changes* can be completed online using the Regulatory Services Online Licensing System. For instructions, visit this page.

To amend a dental registration, submit RC 226-2. Describe the change, reference the registration number, and include any additional information necessary to process the request.

Name and/or Ownership Change - See Regulatory Guide 8.2: Guidelines for Issuing Certificates of Registration Due to a Change in Name and/or Ownership (PDF, 27KB).

Radiation Safety Officer Change - Complete form RC 42-R.

Terminating a Certificate of Registration

To terminate a registration, complete and submit RC 17-R Termination Form.

Disposing of an X-Ray Unit

For information on disposing of X-ray equipment in Texas, visit the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality website.

Mobile Dental Services

Authorization must be obtained prior to providing mobile dental services.

See form RC 226-8.

Operating and Safety Procedures

Title 25 of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §289.232 requires each registrant to have and implement written operating and safety procedures. The following Regulatory Guide can be used to help assist registrants in developing procedures unique to individual dental facilities. For mobile services, include specific procedures unique to your mobile operation.

Contact Information

Texas Department of State Health Services
Radiation Machine Source Unit
Mail Code 2003
P. O. Box 149347
Austin, TX 78714-9347

Telephone: (737) 218-7110
Fax: (512) 206-3787 

Additional Information

For a list of frequent questions, please see the medical X-ray registration FAQs page.

If you have further questions regarding registration procedures or fees, please contact us at (737) 218-7110.