In response to the November 9, 2015 request by the Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners (TSBAE) for an Attorney Generalโs Opinion (RQ-0068-KP) regarding the practice of trigger point dry needling by physical therapists, the Attorney General issued a favorable opinion supporting the PT Boardโs authority to determine that trigger point dry needling is within the scope of practice of physical therapy on May 9, 2016.
Click here to read the AG opinion.