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2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 4 - Professions Related to Animals › Chapter 801 - Veterinarians › Subchapter D. Board Powers and Duties › Section 801.153. Rules Restricting Advertising or Competitive Bidding

Sec. 801.153.  RULES RESTRICTING ADVERTISING OR COMPETITIVE BIDDING.  (a)  The board may not adopt a rule restricting advertising or competitive bidding by a person regulated by the board except to prohibit a false, misleading, or deceptive practice by that person.
(b)  In its rules to prohibit a false, misleading, or deceptive practice, the board may not include a rule that:
(1)  restricts the person's use of any advertising medium;
(2)  restricts the person's personal appearance or the use of the person's voice in an advertisement;
(3)  relates to the size or duration of an advertisement by the person;  or
(4)  restricts the person's advertisement under a trade name.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 4 - Professions Related to Animals › Chapter 801 - Veterinarians › Subchapter D. Board Powers and Duties › Section 801.154. Fees

Sec. 801.154.  FEES.   The board by rule shall set fees in amounts that are reasonable and necessary so that the fees, in the aggregate, cover the costs of administering this chapter.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 940 (H.B. 414), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2011.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 448 (H.B. 7), Sec. 31(l)(6), eff. September 1, 2015.
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 536 (S.B. 319), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 4 - Professions Related to Animals › Chapter 801 - Veterinarians › Subchapter D. Board Powers and Duties › Section 801.155. Payment of Administrative Costs

Sec. 801.155.  PAYMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS.  Costs incurred by the board in administrating this chapter, including the compensation and expenses of board members and employees, may be paid only from fees collected under this chapter.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 4 - Professions Related to Animals › Chapter 801 - Veterinarians › Subchapter D. Board Powers and Duties › Section 801.156. Registry

Sec. 801.156.  REGISTRY.  (a)  The board shall maintain a record of each license holder's:
(1)  name;
(2)  residence address; and
(3)  business address.
(b)  A license holder shall notify the board of a change of business address or employer not later than the 60th day after the date the change takes effect.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 940 (H.B. 414), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 4 - Professions Related to Animals › Chapter 801 - Veterinarians › Subchapter D. Board Powers and Duties › Section 801.157. Peer Assistance Program

Sec. 801.157.  PEER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.  (a)  The board shall establish or approve a peer assistance program for veterinarians.  The peer assistance program must comply with Chapter 467, Health and Safety Code.
(b)  The board may order a veterinarian who is subject to disciplinary action under this chapter based on a finding that the veterinarian is impaired by chemical dependency or mental illness to submit to care, counseling, or treatment through the peer assistance program.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 411 (S.B. 811), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 4 - Professions Related to Animals › Chapter 801 - Veterinarians › Subchapter D. Board Powers and Duties › Section 801.158. Subpoena

Sec. 801.158.  SUBPOENA.  (a)  The board may request and, if necessary, compel by subpoena:
(1)  the attendance of witnesses for examination under oath;  and
(2)  the production for inspection or copying of books, accounts, records, papers, correspondence, documents, and other evidence relevant to an investigation of an alleged violation of this chapter.
(b)  The board, acting through the attorney general, may bring an action to enforce a subpoena issued under Subsection (a) against a person, including a corporation, organization, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, or other legal entity, who fails to comply with the subpoena.
(c)  Venue for an action brought under Subsection (b) is in a district court in:
(1)  Travis County;  or
(2)  any county in which the board may hold a hearing.
(d)  The court shall order compliance with the subpoena if the court finds that good cause exists to issue the subpoena.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 14.421(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 4 - Professions Related to Animals › Chapter 801 - Veterinarians › Subchapter D. Board Powers and Duties › Section 801.159. Board Duties Regarding Complaints

Sec. 801.159.  BOARD DUTIES REGARDING COMPLAINTS.  (a)  The board by rule shall:
(1)  adopt a form to standardize information relating to complaints filed with the board;  and
(2)  prescribe information to be provided to a person when the person files a complaint with the board.
(b)  The board shall provide reasonable assistance to a person who wishes to file a complaint with the board.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 4 - Professions Related to Animals › Chapter 801 - Veterinarians › Subchapter D. Board Powers and Duties › Section 801.160. Annual Report

Sec. 801.160.  ANNUAL REPORT.  (a)  The board shall file annually with the governor and the presiding officer of each house of the legislature a complete and detailed written report accounting for all funds received and disbursed by the board during the preceding fiscal year.
(b)  The report must be in the form and reported in the time provided by the General Appropriations Act.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 4 - Professions Related to Animals › Chapter 801 - Veterinarians › Subchapter D. Board Powers and Duties › Section 801.161. Use of Technology

Sec. 801.161.  USE OF TECHNOLOGY.  The board shall implement a policy requiring the board to use appropriate technological solutions to improve the board's ability to perform its functions.  The policy must ensure that the public is able to interact with the board on the Internet.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 27 (S.B. 407), Sec. 8, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 4 - Professions Related to Animals › Chapter 801 - Veterinarians › Subchapter D. Board Powers and Duties › Section 801.162. Alternative Rulemaking and Dispute Resolution Procedures

Sec. 801.162.  ALTERNATIVE RULEMAKING AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEDURES.  (a)  The board shall develop and implement a policy to encourage the use of:
(1)  negotiated rulemaking procedures under Chapter 2008, Government Code, for the adoption of board rules; and
(2)  appropriate alternative dispute resolution procedures under Chapter 2009, Government Code, to assist in the resolution of internal and external disputes under the board's jurisdiction.
(b)  The board's procedures relating to alternative dispute resolution must conform, to the extent possible, to any model guidelines issued by the State Office of Administrative Hearings for the use of alternative dispute resolution by state agencies.
(c)  The board shall designate a trained person to:
(1)  coordinate the implementation of the policy adopted under Subsection (a);
(2)  serve as a resource for any training needed to implement the procedures for negotiated rulemaking or alternative dispute resolution; and
(3)  collect data concerning the effectiveness of those procedures, as implemented by the board.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 27 (S.B. 407), Sec. 8, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 4 - Professions Related to Animals › Chapter 801 - Veterinarians › Subchapter D. Board Powers and Duties › Section 801.163. Advisory Committees

Sec. 801.163.  ADVISORY COMMITTEES.  (a)  The board may appoint advisory committees to perform advisory functions as assigned by the board.
(b)  An advisory committee shall provide independent expertise on board functions and policies, but may not be involved in setting board policy.
(c)  The board shall adopt rules regarding the purpose, structure, and use of an advisory committee, including rules on:
(1)  the purpose, role, responsibility, and goal of an advisory committee;
(2)  the size and quorum requirements for an advisory committee;
(3)  the composition and representation of an advisory committee;
(4)  the qualifications of advisory committee members, including any experience requirements or requirements that members represent specific geographic regions of the state;
(5)  the appointment procedures for an advisory committee;
(6)  the terms of service for advisory committee members;
(7)  the training requirements for advisory committee members, if necessary;
(8)  the method the board will use to receive public input on issues addressed by an advisory committee; and
(9)  the development of board policies and procedures to ensure that an advisory committee meets the requirements for open meetings under Chapter 551, Government Code, including notice requirements.
(d)  To the extent of any conflict with Chapter 2110, Government Code, this section and board rules adopted under this section control.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 481 (S.B. 1312), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 4 - Professions Related to Animals › Chapter 801 - Veterinarians › Subchapter D. Board Powers and Duties › Section 801.164. Risk-Based Inspections Related to Controlled Substances Practices

Sec. 801.164.  RISK-BASED INSPECTIONS RELATED TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES PRACTICES.  The board may conduct a risk-based inspection of a veterinarian's practice based on information obtained from the veterinarian or another source concerning the veterinarian's use, handling, prescribing, dispensing, or delivery of controlled substances.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 536 (S.B. 319), Sec. 8, eff. September 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 4 - Professions Related to Animals › Chapter 801 - Veterinarians › Subchapter E. Public Access and Information; Complaint Procedures › Section 801.201. Public Interest Information

Sec. 801.201.  PUBLIC INTEREST INFORMATION.  (a)  The board shall prepare information of public interest describing the functions of the board and the procedures by which complaints are filed with and resolved by the board.
(b)  The board shall make the information available to the public and appropriate state agencies.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 4 - Professions Related to Animals › Chapter 801 - Veterinarians › Subchapter E. Public Access and Information; Complaint Procedures › Section 801.202. Public Participation

Sec. 801.202.  PUBLIC PARTICIPATION.  (a)  The board shall develop and implement policies that provide the public with a reasonable opportunity to appear before the board and to speak on any issue under the board's jurisdiction.
(b)  The board shall prepare and maintain a written plan that describes how a person who does not speak English may be provided reasonable access to the board's programs.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 4 - Professions Related to Animals › Chapter 801 - Veterinarians › Subchapter E. Public Access and Information; Complaint Procedures › Section 801.203. Complaints

Sec. 801.203.  COMPLAINTS.  (a)  The board by rule shall establish methods by which consumers and service recipients are notified of the name, mailing address, and telephone number of the board for the purpose of directing complaints to the board.
(b)  The board shall list with its regular telephone number any toll-free telephone number established under other state law for presenting a complaint about a license holder.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 940 (H.B. 414), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 4 - Professions Related to Animals › Chapter 801 - Veterinarians › Subchapter E. Public Access and Information; Complaint Procedures › Section 801.204. Records of Complaints

Sec. 801.204.  RECORDS OF COMPLAINTS.  (a)  The board shall maintain a system to promptly and efficiently act on complaints filed with the board.  The board shall maintain information about parties to the complaint, the subject matter of the complaint, a summary of the results of the review or investigation of the complaint, and its disposition.
(b)  The board shall make information available describing its procedures for complaint investigation and resolution.
(c)  The board shall periodically notify the complaint parties of the status of the complaint until final disposition.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 27 (S.B. 407), Sec. 9, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 4 - Professions Related to Animals › Chapter 801 - Veterinarians › Subchapter E. Public Access and Information; Complaint Procedures › Section 801.205. General Rules Regarding Complaint Investigation and Disposition

Sec. 801.205.  GENERAL RULES REGARDING COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION AND DISPOSITION.  The board shall adopt rules relating to the investigation of complaints filed with the board.  The rules must:
(1)  distinguish between categories of complaints;
(2)  ensure that complaints are not dismissed without appropriate consideration;
(3)  require that the board be advised of a complaint that is dismissed;
(4)  ensure that the person who filed the complaint has the opportunity to explain the allegations made in the complaint; and
(5)  prescribe guidelines concerning the categories of complaints that require the use of a private investigator and the procedures for the board to obtain the services of a private investigator.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 536 (S.B. 319), Sec. 9, eff. September 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 4 - Professions Related to Animals › Chapter 801 - Veterinarians › Subchapter E. Public Access and Information; Complaint Procedures › Section 801.2051. Priority of Complaints

Sec. 801.2051.  PRIORITY OF COMPLAINTS.  The board shall prioritize complaints to resolve the more serious complaints first.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 27 (S.B. 407), Sec. 10, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 4 - Professions Related to Animals › Chapter 801 - Veterinarians › Subchapter E. Public Access and Information; Complaint Procedures › Section 801.2052. Dismissal of Baseless or Unfounded Complaint

Sec. 801.2052.  DISMISSAL OF BASELESS OR UNFOUNDED COMPLAINT.  (a)  If, before the 180th day after the date the board's official investigation of a complaint is commenced, the board determines in accordance with rules adopted under this section that a complaint filed with the board is baseless or unfounded, the board shall:
(1)  dismiss the complaint; and
(2)  include a statement in the record of the complaint that the complaint was dismissed because the complaint was baseless or unfounded.
(b)  The board shall adopt rules to implement this section and establish criteria for determining that a complaint is baseless or unfounded.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 60 (S.B. 1523), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 4 - Professions Related to Animals › Chapter 801 - Veterinarians › Subchapter E. Public Access and Information; Complaint Procedures › Section 801.2055. Complaints Requiring Medical Expertise

Sec. 801.2055.  COMPLAINTS REQUIRING MEDICAL EXPERTISE.  (a)  A complaint that requires medical expertise to review must be reviewed by one or more veterinarians designated by the board.  The veterinarian reviewers shall determine whether to dismiss the complaint or refer it to an informal proceeding under Section 801.408.
(b)  If the veterinarian reviewers determine to:
(1)  dismiss the complaint, the dismissal must be approved by the board at a public meeting; or
(2)  refer the complaint to an informal proceeding, the complaint is referred to an informal proceeding under Section 801.408.
(c)  If the board designates more than one veterinarian reviewer and the reviewers do not agree to dismiss or refer the complaint to an informal proceeding, the complaint is referred to an informal proceeding under Section 801.408.
(d)  A veterinarian board member who reviews a complaint under this section may not participate in any subsequent disciplinary proceeding related to the complaint.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 27 (S.B. 407), Sec. 10, eff. September 1, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 536 (S.B. 319), Sec. 10, eff. September 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 4 - Professions Related to Animals › Chapter 801 - Veterinarians › Subchapter E. Public Access and Information; Complaint Procedures › Section 801.2056. Complaints Not Requiring Medical Expertise

Sec. 801.2056.  COMPLAINTS NOT REQUIRING MEDICAL EXPERTISE.  (a)  The board may delegate to a committee of board staff the authority to dismiss or enter into an agreed settlement of a complaint that does not require medical expertise.  The disposition determined by the committee must be approved by the board at a public meeting.
(b)  A complaint delegated under this section shall be referred for informal proceedings under Section 801.408 if:
(1)  the committee determines that the complaint should not be dismissed or settled;
(2)  the committee is unable to reach an agreed settlement; or
(3)  the license holder who is the subject of the complaint requests that the complaint be referred for informal proceedings.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 27 (S.B. 407), Sec. 10, eff. September 1, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 940 (H.B. 414), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 4 - Professions Related to Animals › Chapter 801 - Veterinarians › Subchapter E. Public Access and Information; Complaint Procedures › Section 801.206. Disposition of Complaint

Sec. 801.206.  DISPOSITION OF COMPLAINT.  (a)  The board shall:
(1)  dispose of each complaint in a timely manner;  and
(2)  establish a schedule for conducting each phase of the complaint process that is under the control of the board not later than the 30th day after the date the board receives the complaint.
(b)  Each party to the complaint shall be notified of the projected time requirements for the complaint.  Each party shall be notified of a change in the schedule not later than the seventh day after the date the change is made.
(c)  The executive director shall notify the board of a complaint that is not resolved within the time prescribed by the board for resolving the complaint so that the board may take necessary action on the complaint.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 4 - Professions Related to Animals › Chapter 801 - Veterinarians › Subchapter E. Public Access and Information; Complaint Procedures › Section 801.207. Public Record; Exception

Sec. 801.207.  PUBLIC RECORD;  EXCEPTION.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), a board record is a public record and is available for public inspection during normal business hours.
(b)  Except as provided by Subsection (b-1), each complaint, investigation file and record, and other investigation report and all other investigative information in the possession of or received or gathered by the board or the board's employees or agents relating to a license holder, an application for license, or a criminal investigation or proceeding is privileged and confidential and is not subject to discovery, subpoena, or other means of legal compulsion for release to anyone other than the board or the board's employees or agents involved in discipline of a license holder.
(b-1)  Not later than the 14th day before the date of an informal proceeding under Section 801.408, the board shall provide to the license holder who is the subject of the complaint a copy of the record of any review conducted under Section 801.2055 of a complaint requiring medical expertise.  The board shall redact the name of each veterinarian who conducted the review.
(c)  Except as provided by Subsection (b-1), the board shall protect the identity of a complainant to the extent possible.
(d)  Not later than the 30th day after the date of receipt of a written request from a license holder who is the subject of a formal complaint initiated and filed under this subchapter or from the license holder's counsel of record, and subject to any other privilege or restriction set forth by rule, statute, or legal precedent, and unless good cause is shown for delay, the board shall provide the license holder with access to all information in its possession that the board intends to offer into evidence in presenting its case in chief at the contested hearing on the complaint.  The board is not required to provide:
(1)  a board investigative report or memorandum;
(2)  the identity of a nontestifying complainant; or
(3)  attorney-client communications, attorney work product, or other materials covered by a privilege recognized by the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure or the Texas Rules of Evidence.
(e)  Furnishing information under Subsection (d) does not constitute a waiver of privilege or confidentiality under this chapter or other applicable law.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 536 (S.B. 319), Sec. 11, eff. September 1, 2017.
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 419 (H.B. 3442), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 4 - Professions Related to Animals › Chapter 801 - Veterinarians › Subchapter E. Public Access and Information; Complaint Procedures › Section 801.208. Notification to Complainant Regarding Complaint Disposition

Sec. 801.208.  NOTIFICATION TO COMPLAINANT REGARDING COMPLAINT DISPOSITION.  (a)  The board shall promptly notify a complainant of the final disposition of the complaint, including notice:
(1)  that the complaint was dismissed;
(2)  that a penalty, disciplinary action, or other sanction was imposed; or
(3)  that the complaint was disposed of in another manner and the nature of that disposition.
(b)  The board shall include with the notification a copy of any public sanction imposed by the board.
(c)  The board shall include in the notification an explanation of each reason for the disposition, including, as applicable, in plain, easily understandable language, each reason the conduct alleged in the complaint did or did not constitute grounds for the imposition of a penalty, disciplinary action, or other sanction.
(d)  The notification may not include information that is confidential under Section 801.207(b).
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 536 (S.B. 319), Sec. 12, eff. September 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 4 - Professions Related to Animals › Chapter 801 - Veterinarians › Subchapter E. Public Access and Information; Complaint Procedures › Section 801.209. Requirements for Certain Complaints

Sec. 801.209.  REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN COMPLAINTS.  (a)  In this section:
(1)  "Anonymous complaint" means a complaint that lacks sufficient information to identify the source or the name of the person who filed the complaint.
(2)  "Insurance professional" means a person licensed under Title 13, Insurance Code.
(3)  "Insurer" means an insurance company or other entity authorized to engage in the business of insurance under Title 6, Insurance Code.
(b)  The board may not accept anonymous complaints.
(c)  Notwithstanding any confidentiality requirements under Chapter 552, Government Code, or this chapter, a complaint filed with the board against a license holder by a pharmaceutical company or by an insurance professional or insurer relating to insurance covering veterinary services must include the name and address of the pharmaceutical company, insurance professional, or insurer filing the complaint.  Not later than the 15th day after the date the complaint is filed with the board, the board shall notify the license holder who is the subject of the complaint of the name and address of the pharmaceutical company, insurance professional, or insurer who filed the complaint, unless the notice would jeopardize an investigation.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 536 (S.B. 319), Sec. 13, eff. September 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 4 - Professions Related to Animals › Chapter 801 - Veterinarians › Subchapter F. License Requirements › Section 801.251. License Required for Practice of Veterinary Medicine

Sec. 801.251.  LICENSE REQUIRED FOR PRACTICE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE.  Except as provided by Section 801.004, a person may not practice, or offer or attempt to practice, veterinary medicine unless the person holds a license to practice veterinary medicine issued under this chapter.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 940 (H.B. 414), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 4 - Professions Related to Animals › Chapter 801 - Veterinarians › Subchapter F. License Requirements › Section 801.252. Eligibility Requirements for License to Practice Veterinary Medicine

Sec. 801.252.  ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSE TO PRACTICE VETERINARY MEDICINE.  The board shall issue a license to practice veterinary medicine to a person who is qualified to be licensed to practice veterinary medicine under this chapter.  A person is qualified to be licensed to practice veterinary medicine if:
(1)  the person has attained the age of majority;
(2)  the person is a graduate of a board-approved school or college of veterinary medicine;
(3)  the person successfully completes the licensing examination for veterinarians conducted by the board; and
(4)  the board does not refuse to issue a license to the person under Section 801.401.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 940 (H.B. 414), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 4 - Professions Related to Animals › Chapter 801 - Veterinarians › Subchapter F. License Requirements › Section 801.253. Licensing Examinations for Veterinarians

Sec. 801.253.  LICENSING EXAMINATIONS FOR VETERINARIANS.
Text of subsection as amended by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 411 (S.B. 811), Sec. 3
(a)  The board shall conduct licensing examinations at least twice each year as provided by board rule.  The examination shall be conducted at a time and place the board determines is convenient for applicants.
Text of subsection as amended by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 940 (H.B. 414), Sec. 9
(a)  The board shall conduct licensing examinations for veterinarians as provided by board rule.  The board shall conduct the examination at a time and place the board determines is convenient for applicants.
(b)  The board shall provide notice of a licensing examination by publication in a newspaper or periodical.
(c)  The board shall examine each qualified applicant who attends the examination.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 411 (S.B. 811), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2011.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 940 (H.B. 414), Sec. 8, eff. September 1, 2011.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 940 (H.B. 414), Sec. 9, eff. September 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 4 - Professions Related to Animals › Chapter 801 - Veterinarians › Subchapter F. License Requirements › Section 801.254. Content and Conduct of Examination

Sec. 801.254.  CONTENT AND CONDUCT OF EXAMINATION.  (a)  The board shall conduct, or may contract with a board-approved entity to conduct, the licensing examination on subjects relating to veterinary medicine, including anatomy, pathology, chemistry, obstetrics, public health, veterinary practice, veterinary jurisprudence, physiology and bacteriology, and other subjects regularly taught in reputable schools of veterinary medicine.  In this chapter, a reference to an examination conducted by the board includes an examination conducted by a board-approved entity as permitted by this subsection.
(b)  The board may conduct a licensing examination in writing, by a practical demonstration of the applicant's skill, or by a combination of those methods.  The board shall arrange for the written portion of the examination, if any, to be validated by an independent testing professional.
(c)  To pass the licensing examination, an applicant must demonstrate the standard of proficiency the board determines is essential for a qualified veterinarian.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 27 (S.B. 407), Sec. 11, eff. September 1, 2005.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 411 (S.B. 811), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 4 - Professions Related to Animals › Chapter 801 - Veterinarians › Subchapter F. License Requirements › Section 801.255. Examination Results

Sec. 801.255.  EXAMINATION RESULTS.  (a)  The board shall notify each examinee of the results of the examination not later than the 30th day after the date the licensing examination is administered.  If an examination is graded or reviewed by a national testing service, the board shall notify the examinee of the results of the examination not later than the 14th day after the date the board receives the results from the testing service.
(b)  If the notice of the examination results graded or reviewed by a national testing service will be delayed longer than 90 days after the examination date, the board shall notify the examinee of the reason for the delay before the 90th day.
(c)  If requested in writing by a person who fails an examination, the board shall provide to the person an analysis of the person's performance on the examination.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 4 - Professions Related to Animals › Chapter 801 - Veterinarians › Subchapter F. License Requirements › Section 801.2555. Examination Fee Refund

Sec. 801.2555.  EXAMINATION FEE REFUND.  (a)  The board shall refund the examination fee paid by an applicant who:
(1)  provides advance notice of the applicant's inability to take the examination; or
(2)  is unable to take the examination because of an emergency.
(b)  The board shall adopt rules that establish the required notification period and the emergency situations that warrant a refund.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 27 (S.B. 407), Sec. 12, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 4 - Professions Related to Animals › Chapter 801 - Veterinarians › Subchapter F. License Requirements › Section 801.256. Special License to Practice Veterinary Medicine

Sec. 801.256.  SPECIAL LICENSE TO PRACTICE VETERINARY MEDICINE.  (a)  The board may issue a special license to practice veterinary medicine to an applicant who is:
(1)  a member of the faculty or staff of a board-approved veterinary program at an institution of higher education;
(2)  a veterinarian employee of the Texas Animal Health Commission;
(3)  a veterinarian employee of the Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory; or
(4)  a person licensed to practice veterinary medicine in another jurisdiction, if the board determines that the person's specialty practice is unrepresented or underrepresented in this state.
(b)  An applicant is eligible for a special license if:
(1)  the applicant:
(A)  is at least 21 years of age and a graduate of a board-approved veterinary medicine program at an institution of higher education;  or
(B)  provides to the board a written affirmation by a person described under Subsection (f) that the applicant meets a critical need for staffing at the person's institution and is certified by a nationally recognized veterinary speciality board or is eligible for that certification;  and
(2)  the applicant passes the jurisprudence section of the licensing examination.
(c)  The board shall adopt rules relating to the issuance of a special license.
(d)  A special license is valid only for the performance of duties within the scope of the special license holder's employment or practice.
(e)  The board may suspend or revoke a special license if:
(1)  the special license holder's employment is terminated;  or
(2)  the special license holder practices outside of the scope of the license.
(f)  The following people may provide a statement under Subsection (b)(1)(B):
(1)  the dean of a board-approved veterinary medicine program at an institution of higher education in this state;
(2)  the executive director of the Texas Animal Health Commission;  or
(3)  the executive director of the Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1114, Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2001.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 940 (H.B. 414), Sec. 10, eff. September 1, 2011.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 940 (H.B. 414), Sec. 11, eff. September 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 4 - Professions Related to Animals › Chapter 801 - Veterinarians › Subchapter F. License Requirements › Section 801.257. Provisional License to Practice Veterinary Medicine

Sec. 801.257.  PROVISIONAL LICENSE TO PRACTICE VETERINARY MEDICINE.  (a)  The board may grant a provisional license to practice veterinary medicine to an applicant who presents proof that the applicant:
(1)  is licensed in good standing as a veterinarian in another state that:
(A)  has licensing requirements substantially equivalent to the requirements of this chapter; and
(B)  maintains professional standards the board considers equivalent to the professional standards of this chapter; and
(2)  has passed a national or other examination recognized by the board relating to veterinary medicine.
(b)  Repealed by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 27, Sec. 27(1), eff. September 1, 2005.
(c)  A provisional license is valid until the date the board approves or denies the provisional license holder's application for a license.  The board shall issue a license under this chapter to a provisional license holder if:
(1)  the provisional license holder passes the licensing examination under Section 801.253;
(2)  the board verifies that the provisional license holder has the academic and experience requirements to qualify for a license;  and
(3)  the provisional license holder satisfies any other license requirement under this chapter.
(d)  The board shall complete the processing of a provisional license holder's application for a license not later than the 180th day after the date the provisional license is issued.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 27 (S.B. 407), Sec. 13, eff. September 1, 2005.
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 27 (S.B. 407), Sec. 27(1), eff. September 1, 2005.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 940 (H.B. 414), Sec. 12, eff. September 1, 2011.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 940 (H.B. 414), Sec. 13, eff. September 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 4 - Professions Related to Animals › Chapter 801 - Veterinarians › Subchapter F. License Requirements › Section 801.258. Temporary License to Practice Veterinary Medicine

Sec. 801.258.  TEMPORARY LICENSE TO PRACTICE VETERINARY MEDICINE.  The board by rule may provide for the issuance of a temporary license to practice veterinary medicine to an applicant who:
(1)  is licensed in good standing as a veterinarian in another state or foreign country;
(2)  meets the eligibility requirements under Sections 801.252(1) and (2); and
(3)  is not subject to denial of a license or to disciplinary action for a ground listed in Section 801.402.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 411 (S.B. 811), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2011.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 940 (H.B. 414), Sec. 14, eff. September 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 4 - Professions Related to Animals › Chapter 801 - Veterinarians › Subchapter F. License Requirements › Section 801.259. Licensed Equine Dental Provider Designations

Sec. 801.259.  LICENSED EQUINE DENTAL PROVIDER DESIGNATIONS.  (a)  A person may not represent to the public that the person is authorized to perform equine dentistry or use the titles "dentist," "certified equine dental provider," "equine dental provider," "CEDP," or "EDP" unless specifically authorized by Subsection (b).
(b)  Only a licensed equine dental provider who is certified in accordance with Section 801.261(a)(3) may use the title "certified equine dental provider" or the designation "CEDP."  Only a licensed equine dental provider who is licensed before September 1, 2013, and who is not certified in accordance with Section 801.261(a)(3) may use the title "equine dental provider" or the designation "EDP."
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 940 (H.B. 414), Sec. 15, eff. September 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 4 - Professions Related to Animals › Chapter 801 - Veterinarians › Subchapter F. License Requirements › Section 801.260. Requirements to Perform Equine Dentistry

Sec. 801.260.  REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM EQUINE DENTISTRY.  A person may not perform equine dentistry or offer or attempt to act as an equine dental provider unless the person is:
(1)  a veterinarian who is active and in good standing;
(2)  a licensed equine dental provider who is active and in good standing performing under the supervision of a veterinarian who is active and in good standing; or
(3)  a student of an equine dental provider certification program approved by the board who:
(A)  is completing the practical requirements of the certification program; and
(B)  performs equine dentistry under the direct supervision of a veterinarian who is active and in good standing.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 940 (H.B. 414), Sec. 15, eff. September 1, 2011.
Amended by:
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 271 (H.B. 3132), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 4 - Professions Related to Animals › Chapter 801 - Veterinarians › Subchapter F. License Requirements › Section 801.261. Licensed Equine Dental Provider: Application, Qualifications, and Issuance

Sec. 801.261.  LICENSED EQUINE DENTAL PROVIDER:  APPLICATION, QUALIFICATIONS, AND ISSUANCE.  (a)  The board shall issue an equine dental provider license to a person who is qualified under this section.  A person is qualified to be licensed as an equine dental provider if the person:
(1)  passes a jurisprudence examination conducted by the board in accordance with Section 801.264;
(2)  is not disqualified under this chapter or board rule; and
(3)  is certified by the International Association of Equine Dentistry or another board-approved certification entity or organization.
(b)  An applicant for an equine dental provider license must submit to the board:
(1)  an application on the form prescribed by the board;
(2)  information to enable the board to conduct a criminal background check as required by the board; and
(3)  any other information required by the board.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 940 (H.B. 414), Sec. 15, eff. September 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 4 - Professions Related to Animals › Chapter 801 - Veterinarians › Subchapter F. License Requirements › Section 801.262. Scope of Practice of Licensed Equine Dental Provider

Sec. 801.262.  SCOPE OF PRACTICE OF LICENSED EQUINE DENTAL PROVIDER.  (a)  A licensed equine dental provider may not perform equine dentistry unless the provider is active and in good standing and performs equine dentistry under the general supervision of a veterinarian who is active and in good standing.
(b)  A licensed equine dental provider may perform only the following equine dental procedures:
(1)  removing sharp enamel points;
(2)  removing small dental overgrowths;
(3)  rostral profiling of the first cheek teeth;
(4)  reducing incisors;
(5)  extracting loose, deciduous teeth;
(6)  removing supragingival calculus;
(7)  extracting loose, mobile, or diseased teeth or dental fragments with minimal periodontal attachments by hand and without the use of an elevator; and
(8)  removing erupted, non-displaced wolf teeth.
(c)  Subsection (b) may not be construed to prohibit an employee of a veterinarian who is not a licensed equine dental provider from performing the equine dental procedures described in Subsection (b) if the employee is under the direct supervision of a veterinarian.
(d)  A copy of the dental chart of an equine animal is to be left with the person who authorizes an equine dental procedure and is to be made available to the supervising veterinarian upon request.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 940 (H.B. 414), Sec. 15, eff. September 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 4 - Professions Related to Animals › Chapter 801 - Veterinarians › Subchapter F. License Requirements › Section 801.263. Licensed Equine Dental Provider Responsibility

Sec. 801.263.  LICENSED EQUINE DENTAL PROVIDER RESPONSIBILITY.  A licensed equine dental provider shall be held to the same standard of care as a veterinarian when the provider performs the equine dental procedures described in Section 801.262(b).
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 940 (H.B. 414), Sec. 15, eff. September 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 4 - Professions Related to Animals › Chapter 801 - Veterinarians › Subchapter F. License Requirements › Section 801.264. Jurisprudence Examination

Sec. 801.264.  JURISPRUDENCE EXAMINATION.  (a)  The board shall develop and administer a jurisprudence examination for licensed equine dental providers to determine an applicant's knowledge of this chapter, board rules, and any other applicable laws of this state affecting the applicant's practice.
(b)  The board shall develop and administer a jurisprudence examination for licensed veterinary technicians to determine an applicant's knowledge of this chapter, board rules, and any other applicable laws of this state affecting the applicant's employment as a licensed veterinary technician.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 940 (H.B. 414), Sec. 15, eff. September 1, 2011.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 481 (S.B. 1312), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 4 - Professions Related to Animals › Chapter 801 - Veterinarians › Subchapter F. License Requirements › Section 801.265. Licensed Veterinary Technician: Application, Qualifications, and Issuance

Sec. 801.265.  LICENSED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN:  APPLICATION, QUALIFICATIONS, AND ISSUANCE.  (a)  The board shall issue a veterinary technician license to a person who is qualified under this section.  A person is qualified to be licensed as a licensed veterinary technician if the person:
(1)  passes a jurisprudence examination conducted by the board in accordance with Section 801.264;
(2)  is at least 18 years old;
(3)  has graduated from a program accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association;
(4)  has passed the Veterinary Technician National Examination; and
(5)  is not disqualified under this chapter or board rule.
(b)  An applicant for a veterinary technician license must submit to the board:
(1)  an application on the form prescribed by the board;
(2)  information to enable the board to conduct a criminal background check if required by the board; and
(3)  any other information required by the board.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 481 (S.B. 1312), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 4 - Professions Related to Animals › Chapter 801 - Veterinarians › Subchapter F. License Requirements › Section 801.266. Licensed Veterinary Technician License Required; Display of License

Sec. 801.266.  LICENSED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN LICENSE REQUIRED; DISPLAY OF LICENSE.  (a)  A person may not use the title "Licensed Veterinary Technician" or "LVT" or advertise or offer services in a manner to lead other people to believe that the person is licensed as a licensed veterinary technician unless the person holds a license under Section 801.265.
(b)  If employed by a veterinary hospital, a licensed veterinary technician shall display at that facility the person's license issued by the board or a legible photocopy of the license.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 481 (S.B. 1312), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 4 - Professions Related to Animals › Chapter 801 - Veterinarians › Subchapter F. License Requirements › Section 801.267. Criminal History Record Information for License Issuance

Sec. 801.267.  CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD INFORMATION FOR LICENSE ISSUANCE.  (a)  The board shall require that an applicant for a license submit a complete and legible set of fingerprints, on a form prescribed by the board, to the board or to the Department of Public Safety for the purpose of obtaining criminal history record information from the Department of Public Safety and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
(b)  The board may not issue a license to a person who does not comply with the requirement of Subsection (a).
(c)  The board shall conduct a criminal history record information check of each applicant for a license using information:
(1)  provided by the individual under this section; and
(2)  made available to the board by the Department of Public Safety, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and any other criminal justice agency under Chapter 411, Government Code.
(d)  The board may:
(1)  enter into an agreement with the Department of Public Safety to administer a criminal history record information check required under this section; and
(2)  authorize the Department of Public Safety to collect from each applicant the costs incurred by the Department of Public Safety in conducting the criminal history record information check.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 536 (S.B. 319), Sec. 14, eff. September 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 4 - Professions Related to Animals › Chapter 801 - Veterinarians › Subchapter G. License Expiration and Renewal › Section 801.301. License Term and Renewal

Sec. 801.301.  LICENSE TERM AND RENEWAL.  (a)  The board shall provide:
(1)  that each type of license under this chapter is valid for a term of one year or two years; and
(2)  for the renewal of a license.
(b)  The board by rule may adopt a system under which licenses expire on various dates during the year.
(c)  For a year in which the license expiration date is changed, the board shall prorate license fees on a monthly basis so that each license holder pays only that portion of the fee that is allocable to the number of months during which the license is valid.  On renewal of the license on the new expiration date, the total license renewal fee is payable.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 536 (S.B. 319), Sec. 15, eff. September 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 4 - Professions Related to Animals › Chapter 801 - Veterinarians › Subchapter G. License Expiration and Renewal › Section 801.302. Notice of License Expiration

Sec. 801.302.  NOTICE OF LICENSE EXPIRATION.  Not later than the 30th day before the expiration date of a person's license, the board shall send written notice of the impending license expiration to the person at the person's last known address according to the board's records.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.