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TX Occ Code § 801.460 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 4 - Professions Related to Animals|Chapter 801 - Veterinarians|Subchapter J. Administrative Penalty|Section 801.460. Remittance of Penalty and Interest

Sec. 801.460.  REMITTANCE OF PENALTY AND INTEREST.  (a)  If, after judicial review, the administrative penalty is reduced or not upheld by the court, the court shall, after the judgment becomes final:(1)  order the appropriate amount, plus accrued interest, be remitted to the person if the person paid the penalty;  or(2)  order the release of the bond after the person pays the penalty imposed if the person posted a supersedeas bond.(b)  The interest paid under Subsection (a)(1) is the rate charged on loans to depository institutions by the New York Federal Reserve Bank.  The interest shall be paid for the period beginning on the date the penalty is paid and ending on the date the penalty is remitted.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 801.461 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 4 - Professions Related to Animals|Chapter 801 - Veterinarians|Subchapter J. Administrative Penalty|Section 801.461. Administrative Procedure

Sec. 801.461.  ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE.  (a)  A proceeding under this subchapter is subject to Chapter 2001, Government Code.(b)  This subchapter does not prohibit the board from assessing an administrative penalty by using an informal proceeding under Section 801.408.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 801.501 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 4 - Professions Related to Animals|Chapter 801 - Veterinarians|Subchapter K. Other Penalties and Enforcement Provisions|Section 801.501. Monitoring License Holder

Sec. 801.501.  MONITORING LICENSE HOLDER.  The board by rule shall develop a system for monitoring a license holder's compliance with the requirements of this chapter.  The rules must include procedures to:(1)  monitor for compliance a license holder who is ordered by the board to perform certain acts;  and(2)  identify and monitor a license holder who represents a risk to the public.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 801.5011 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 4 - Professions Related to Animals|Chapter 801 - Veterinarians|Subchapter K. Other Penalties and Enforcement Provisions|Section 801.5011. Monitoring Harmful Prescribing and Dispensing Patterns

Sec. 801.5011.  MONITORING HARMFUL PRESCRIBING AND DISPENSING PATTERNS.  (a)  The board shall periodically check the prescribing and dispensing information submitted to the Texas State Board of Pharmacy as authorized by Section 481.076(a)(1), Health and Safety Code, to determine whether a veterinarian is engaging in potentially harmful prescribing or dispensing patterns or practices.(b)  The board, in coordination with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy, shall determine the conduct that constitutes a potentially harmful prescribing or dispensing pattern or practice for purposes of Subsection (a).  In determining the conduct that constitutes a potentially harmful prescribing or dispensing pattern or practice, the board, at a minimum, shall consider:(1)  the number of times a veterinarian prescribes or dispenses:(A)  opioids;(B)  benzodiazepines;(C)  barbiturates; or(D)  carisoprodol; and(2)  for prescriptions and dispensations described by Subdivision (1), patterns of prescribing or dispensing combinations of those drugs and other dangerous combinations of drugs identified by the board.(c)  If the board suspects that a veterinarian may be engaging in potentially harmful prescribing or dispensing patterns or practices, the board may notify the veterinarian of the potentially harmful prescribing or dispensing pattern or practice.(d)  The board may initiate a complaint against a veterinarian based on information obtained under this section.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 536 (S.B. 319), Sec. 23, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Occ Code § 801.502 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 4 - Professions Related to Animals|Chapter 801 - Veterinarians|Subchapter K. Other Penalties and Enforcement Provisions|Section 801.502. Injunctive Relief

Sec. 801.502.  INJUNCTIVE RELIEF.  (a)  The board, through the attorney general or a district or county attorney, may bring an action for an injunction, or a proceeding incident to an injunction, to:(1)  enforce this chapter; or(2)  enjoin a person, including a corporation, organization, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, or other legal entity, from practicing veterinary medicine or equine dentistry in violation of this chapter.(b)  Venue for an action under this section is in:(1)  the county in which the person against whom the action is brought resides, if the person is an individual who resides in this state;(2)  the county of the defendant's principal office in this state if the defendant is not an individual;  or(3)  Travis County, if the person:(A)  is an individual who does not reside in this state;  or(B)  is an entity that does not have its principal office in this state.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 14.424(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 940 (H.B. 414), Sec. 24, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Occ Code § 801.503 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 4 - Professions Related to Animals|Chapter 801 - Veterinarians|Subchapter K. Other Penalties and Enforcement Provisions|Section 801.503. Assessment of Civil Penalty Against Person Not Licensed

Sec. 801.503.  ASSESSMENT OF CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST PERSON NOT LICENSED.  (a)  A person not licensed under this chapter, including a corporation, organization, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, or other legal entity, who violates this chapter or a rule adopted by the board under this chapter is subject to a civil penalty of $1,000 for each day of violation.(b)  At the request of the board, the attorney general shall bring an action to recover a civil penalty authorized by this section.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 14.422(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Occ Code § 801.504 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 4 - Professions Related to Animals|Chapter 801 - Veterinarians|Subchapter K. Other Penalties and Enforcement Provisions|Section 801.504. General Criminal Penalty

Sec. 801.504.  GENERAL CRIMINAL PENALTY.  (a)  A person, including an entity, commits an offense if the person violates this chapter.(b)  An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor.(c)  Venue for the prosecution of an offense under this section that consists of the violation of Section 801.251 is in a district court in Travis County or the county in which the offense occurred.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 14.421(b), eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 971 (H.B. 1767), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Occ Code § 801.505 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 4 - Professions Related to Animals|Chapter 801 - Veterinarians|Subchapter K. Other Penalties and Enforcement Provisions|Section 801.505. Board Member or Employee; Fine

Sec. 801.505.  BOARD MEMBER OR EMPLOYEE;  FINE.  A board member or employee shall pay a fine of not less than $1,000 or more than $5,000 if the member or employee:(1)  issues a license other than as provided by this chapter;  or(2)  provides to an applicant for examination a list of questions to be propounded at the examination.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 801.506 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 4 - Professions Related to Animals|Chapter 801 - Veterinarians|Subchapter K. Other Penalties and Enforcement Provisions|Section 801.506. Prohibited Practices Relating to Certain Entities

Sec. 801.506.  PROHIBITED PRACTICES RELATING TO CERTAIN ENTITIES.  (a)  A sole proprietorship, partnership, or corporation may not engage in veterinary medicine unless the owner, each partner, or each shareholder, as appropriate, holds a license to practice veterinary medicine issued under this chapter.(b)  A corporation, organization, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, or other legal entity not owned exclusively by one or more persons licensed to practice veterinary medicine under this chapter may not engage in veterinary medicine.(c)  A veterinarian may not form or continue a partnership with a member of another profession or a person who is not a member of a profession if a part of the partnership employment consists of the practice of veterinary medicine.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 14.421(c), eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 940 (H.B. 414), Sec. 25, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Occ Code § 801.507 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 4 - Professions Related to Animals|Chapter 801 - Veterinarians|Subchapter K. Other Penalties and Enforcement Provisions|Section 801.507. Nonapplicability of Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act

Sec. 801.507.  NONAPPLICABILITY OF DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES-CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT.  Subchapter E, Chapter 17, Business & Commerce Code, does not apply to a claim against a veterinarian for damages alleged to have resulted from veterinary malpractice or negligence.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 801.508 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 4 - Professions Related to Animals|Chapter 801 - Veterinarians|Subchapter K. Other Penalties and Enforcement Provisions|Section 801.508. Cease and Desist Order

Sec. 801.508.  CEASE AND DESIST ORDER.  (a)  If it appears to the board that a person is engaging in an act or practice that constitutes the practice of veterinary medicine without a license or the practice of equine dentistry without a license under this chapter, the board, after notice and opportunity for a hearing, may issue a cease and desist order prohibiting the person from engaging in the activity.(b)  A violation of an order under this section constitutes grounds for imposing an administrative penalty under Subchapter J.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 27 (S.B. 407), Sec. 26, eff. September 1, 2005.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 940 (H.B. 414), Sec. 26, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Occ Code § 801.509 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 4 - Professions Related to Animals|Chapter 801 - Veterinarians|Subchapter K. Other Penalties and Enforcement Provisions|Section 801.509. Enforcement Policy

Sec. 801.509.  ENFORCEMENT POLICY.  The board shall adopt a formal policy to focus enforcement efforts toward investigating complaints.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 27 (S.B. 407), Sec. 26, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Occ Code § 801.551 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 4 - Professions Related to Animals|Chapter 801 - Veterinarians|Subchapter L. Equine Dental Provider Advisory Committee|Section 801.551. Equine Dental Provider Advisory Committee

Sec. 801.551.  EQUINE DENTAL PROVIDER ADVISORY COMMITTEE.  (a)  The equine dental provider advisory committee is an informal advisory committee to the board and is not subject to Chapter 2110, Government Code.(b)  The advisory committee does not have any independent rulemaking authority but shall advise and assist the board in adopting rules relating to licensed equine dental providers.(c)  The board shall consult the advisory committee regarding matters relating to a disciplinary action that involves a licensed equine dental provider.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 940 (H.B. 414), Sec. 27, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Occ Code § 801.552 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 4 - Professions Related to Animals|Chapter 801 - Veterinarians|Subchapter L. Equine Dental Provider Advisory Committee|Section 801.552. Appointment of Advisory Committee

Sec. 801.552.  APPOINTMENT OF ADVISORY COMMITTEE.  (a)  The equine dental provider advisory committee is composed of three members appointed by the presiding officer of the board as follows:(1)  two members who are licensed equine dental providers, have resided in and engaged in the practice of smoothing or filing teeth by floating in this state for the five years immediately preceding the date of appointment, and are of good repute; and(2)  one veterinarian member who is active and in good standing and who supervises a licensed equine dental provider.(b)  Expired.(c)  Appointments to the advisory committee shall be made without regard to the race, color, disability, sex, religion, age, or national origin of the appointees.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 940 (H.B. 414), Sec. 27, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Occ Code § 801.553 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 4 - Professions Related to Animals|Chapter 801 - Veterinarians|Subchapter L. Equine Dental Provider Advisory Committee|Section 801.553. Terms; Vacancy

Sec. 801.553.  TERMS; VACANCY.  (a)  Members of the equine dental provider advisory committee are appointed for staggered six-year terms.  The terms of the members expire on February 1 of each odd-numbered year.(b)  If a vacancy occurs during a member's term, the presiding officer of the board shall appoint a new member to fill the unexpired term.(c)  An advisory committee member may not serve more than two consecutive full terms.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 940 (H.B. 414), Sec. 27, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Occ Code § 801.554 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 4 - Professions Related to Animals|Chapter 801 - Veterinarians|Subchapter L. Equine Dental Provider Advisory Committee|Section 801.554. Grounds for Removal

Sec. 801.554.  GROUNDS FOR REMOVAL.  (a)  It is a ground for removal from the equine dental provider advisory committee that a member:(1)  does not have at the time of appointment the qualifications required by Section 801.552;(2)  does not maintain during service on the advisory committee the qualifications required by Section 801.552; and(3)  cannot, because of illness or disability, discharge the member's duties for a substantial part of the member's term.(b)  The validity of an action of the advisory committee is not affected by the fact that it is taken when a ground for removal of an advisory committee member exists.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 940 (H.B. 414), Sec. 27, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Occ Code § 801.555 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 4 - Professions Related to Animals|Chapter 801 - Veterinarians|Subchapter L. Equine Dental Provider Advisory Committee|Section 801.555. Officers

Sec. 801.555.  OFFICERS.  The presiding officer of the board shall designate biennially an equine dental provider advisory committee member as the presiding officer of the advisory committee to serve in that capacity at the will of the presiding officer of the board.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 940 (H.B. 414), Sec. 27, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Occ Code § 801.556 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 4 - Professions Related to Animals|Chapter 801 - Veterinarians|Subchapter L. Equine Dental Provider Advisory Committee|Section 801.556. Reimbursement; Compensation

Sec. 801.556.  REIMBURSEMENT; COMPENSATION.  An equine dental provider advisory committee member is not entitled to reimbursement for travel expenses or compensation.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 940 (H.B. 414), Sec. 27, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Occ Code § 801.557 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 4 - Professions Related to Animals|Chapter 801 - Veterinarians|Subchapter L. Equine Dental Provider Advisory Committee|Section 801.557. Meetings

Sec. 801.557.  MEETINGS.  (a)  The equine dental provider advisory committee shall meet at the call of the presiding officer of the board.(b)  A meeting may be held by telephone conference call.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 940 (H.B. 414), Sec. 27, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Occ Code § 802.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 4 - Professions Related to Animals|Chapter 802 - Dog or Cat Breeders|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 802.001. Short Title

Sec. 802.001.  SHORT TITLE.  This chapter may be cited as the Dog or Cat Breeders Act.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1284 (H.B. 1451), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Occ Code § 802.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 4 - Professions Related to Animals|Chapter 802 - Dog or Cat Breeders|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 802.002. Definitions

Sec. 802.002.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Adult animal" means an animal six months of age or older.(2)  "Animal" means a dog or a cat.(3)  "Cat" means a mammal that is wholly or partly of the species Felis domesticus.(4)  "Commission" means the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation under Chapter 51.(5)  "Controlling person" means an individual who:(A)  is a partner, manager, director, officer, or member of a dog or cat breeder;(B)  possesses the authority to set policy or direct management of a dog or cat breeder; or(C)  possesses a direct or indirect control of 25 percent or more of a dog or cat breeder.(6)  "Department" means the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation under Chapter 51.(7)  "Dog" means a mammal that is wholly or partly of the species Canis familiaris.(8)  "Dog or cat breeder" means a person who possesses 11 or more adult intact female animals and is engaged in the business of breeding those animals for direct or indirect sale or for exchange in return for consideration and who sells or exchanges, or offers to sell or exchange, not fewer than 20 animals in a calendar year.(9)  "Facility" means the premises used by a dog or cat breeder for keeping or breeding animals.  The term includes all buildings, property, and confinement areas used to conduct the breeding business.(10)  "Federal regulations" means the specifications for the humane handling, care, treatment, and transportation of dogs and cats set forth in 9 C.F.R. Part 3, Subpart A.(11)  "Intact female animal" means a female animal that has not been spayed and is capable of reproduction.(12)  "Kitten" means a cat less than six months old.(13)  "Licensed breeder" means a dog or cat breeder who holds a license issued under this chapter.(14)  "Possess" means to have custody of or control over.(15)  "Primary enclosure" means any structure used to restrict an animal to a limited amount of space.  The term includes a room, pen, run, cage, or compartment.(16)  "Puppy" means a dog less than six months old.(17)  "Third-party inspector" means any of the following entities with which the department contracts under Section 802.061, including an employee of the entity:(A)  a state agency; or(B)  a local law enforcement agency or fire department.(18)  "Veterinarian" means a veterinarian in good standing and licensed to practice veterinary medicine in this state.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1284 (H.B. 1451), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Occ Code § 802.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 4 - Professions Related to Animals|Chapter 802 - Dog or Cat Breeders|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 802.003. Applicability of Chapter

Sec. 802.003.  APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER.  (a)  This chapter does not affect the applicability of any other law, rule, order, ordinance, or other legal requirement of the federal government, this state, or a political subdivision of this state.(b)  This chapter does not prevent a municipality or county from prohibiting or further regulating by order or ordinance the possession, breeding, or selling of dogs or cats.(c)  This chapter does not apply to an animal regulated under Subtitle A-1, Title 13 (Texas Racing Act).|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1284 (H.B. 1451), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2011.Amended by: Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 2.06, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 802.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 4 - Professions Related to Animals|Chapter 802 - Dog or Cat Breeders|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 802.004. Presumption of Use for Breeding

Sec. 802.004.  PRESUMPTION OF USE FOR BREEDING.  For purposes of this chapter, each adult intact female animal possessed by a person engaged in the business of breeding animals for direct or indirect sale or for exchange in return for consideration is presumed to be used for breeding purposes unless the person establishes to the satisfaction of the department, based on the person's breeding records or other evidence reasonably acceptable to the department, that the animal is not used for breeding.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1284 (H.B. 1451), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Occ Code § 802.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 4 - Professions Related to Animals|Chapter 802 - Dog or Cat Breeders|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 802.005. Exemption for Certain Persons Who Breed Special Purpose Dogs

Sec. 802.005.  EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN PERSONS WHO BREED SPECIAL PURPOSE DOGS.  (a)  This section applies only to a dog bred with the intent that it be used primarily for:(1)  herding livestock, as defined by Section 1.003, Agriculture Code, or other agricultural uses;(2)  hunting, including tracking, chasing, pointing, flushing, or retrieving game; or(3)  competing in field trials, hunting tests, or similar organized performance events.(b)  This chapter does not apply to a person to the extent the person breeds dogs described by Subsection (a) for personal use.  A person described by this subsection may conduct direct or indirect sales or exchanges in return for consideration of dogs described by Subsection (a).(c)  Notwithstanding Subsection (b), a person described by Subsection (b) may be subject to the requirements of this chapter based on the person's activities with respect to animals other than dogs that are bred and used as described by this section.(d)  Dogs described by Subsection (a) may not be counted for purposes of determining the number of adult intact female animals possessed by a person as described by Section 802.002(8).|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1284 (H.B. 1451), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Occ Code § 802.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 4 - Professions Related to Animals|Chapter 802 - Dog or Cat Breeders|Subchapter B. Powers and Duties of Commission and Department|Section 802.051. General Powers and Duties; Rules

Sec. 802.051.  GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES; RULES.  (a)  The department shall administer and enforce this chapter.(b)  The commission shall adopt rules necessary to administer and enforce this chapter.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1284 (H.B. 1451), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Occ Code § 802.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 4 - Professions Related to Animals|Chapter 802 - Dog or Cat Breeders|Subchapter B. Powers and Duties of Commission and Department|Section 802.052. Fees

Sec. 802.052.  FEES.  The commission by rule shall establish reasonable and necessary fees in amounts sufficient to cover the costs of administering and enforcing this chapter.  In setting the fee for inspecting or licensing a facility, the commission may consider the number of adult intact female animals used for breeding at the facility.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1284 (H.B. 1451), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Occ Code § 802.053 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 4 - Professions Related to Animals|Chapter 802 - Dog or Cat Breeders|Subchapter B. Powers and Duties of Commission and Department|Section 802.053. Personnel

Sec. 802.053.  PERSONNEL.  The department may employ personnel necessary to carry out the functions and duties of the department under this chapter.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1284 (H.B. 1451), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2011.|