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Texas Occupations Code § 801.603

Standards for Operation of Veterinary Medical Facilities

Veterinarians · Veterinary Medical Facilities

(a) The board shall adopt and enforce rules relating to standards of operation of veterinary medical facilities. The rules must include standards regarding:

(1) safety and sanitation;

(2) storage and security of pharmaceuticals and controlled substances;

(3) patient care;

(4) retention of documentation, including medical records, controlled substance logs, and employment records; and

(5) compliance with other state laws related to health and safety.

(b) Rules adopted under Subsection (a) must distinguish between categories of veterinary facilities, including mobile facilities that are not affiliated with another registered veterinary facility, to ensure that appropriate standards are established for each category of facility.

Official text of the Texas Occupations Code as published by the Texas Legislative Council.

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Legislative history

Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 874 (S.B. 2155), Sec. 37, eff. September 1, 2026.

Sections that refer to this one

§ 801.604