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Chapter 801

Veterinarians

Subchapter A. General Provisions

801.001 Short Title 801.002 Definitions 801.003 Application of Sunset Act 801.004 Application of Chapter

Subchapter A-1. Temporary Regulation by Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

For expiration of this subchapter, see Section 801.026.

801.021 Definitions 801.022 Temporary Administration of Chapter by Department; Rules 801.023 Separation of Administrative Functions of Board 801.024 Advisory Board 801.025 Conflict with Other Law 801.026 Expiration

Subchapter B. State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners

801.051 Board; Membership 801.052 Membership Eligibility 801.053 Membership and Employee Restrictions 801.054 Terms; Vacancy 801.055 Officers 801.056 Grounds for Removal 801.057 Training 801.058 Per Diem; Reimbursement 801.059 Oath of Office

Subchapter C. Executive Director and Personnel

801.101 Executive Director 801.102 Executive Director Powers and Duties 801.103 Personnel 801.104 Division of Responsibilities 801.105 Qualifications and Standards of Conduct Information 801.106 Career Ladder Program; Performance Evaluations 801.107 Equal Employment Opportunity Policy; Report

Subchapter D. Board Powers and Duties

801.150 General Powers and Duties of Board 801.151 Rules 801.152 Exceptions to Rule 801.153 Rules Restricting Advertising or Competitive Bidding 801.154 Fees 801.155 Payment of Administrative Costs 801.156 Data; Public Access 801.157 Peer Assistance Program 801.158 Subpoena 801.159 Board Duties Regarding Complaints 801.160 Annual Report 801.161 Use of Technology 801.162 Alternative Rulemaking and Dispute Resolution Procedures 801.163 Advisory Committees 801.1631 Inspections and Investigations 801.164 Risk-Based Inspections 801.165 Refund 801.166 Reciprocity Agreements

Subchapter E. Public Access and Information; Complaint Procedures

801.201 Public Interest Information 801.202 Public Participation 801.203 Complaints 801.204 Records of Complaints 801.205 General Rules Regarding Complaint Investigation and Disposition 801.2051 Priority of Complaints 801.2052 Dismissal of Baseless or Unfounded Complaint 801.2055 Complaints Requiring Medical Expertise 801.2056 Complaints Not Requiring Medical Expertise 801.207 Confidentiality 801.208 Notification to Complainant Regarding Complaint Disposition 801.209 Requirements for Certain Complaints

Subchapter F. License Requirements

801.251 License Required for Practice of Veterinary Medicine 801.252 Eligibility Requirements for License to Practice Veterinary Medicine 801.253 Licensing Examinations for Veterinarians 801.254 Content and Conduct of Examination 801.255 Examination Results 801.2555 Examination Fee Refund 801.256 Special License to Practice Veterinary Medicine 801.257 Provisional License to Practice Veterinary Medicine 801.258 Temporary License to Practice Veterinary Medicine 801.259 Licensed Equine Dental Provider Designations 801.260 Requirements to Perform Equine Dentistry 801.261 Licensed Equine Dental Provider: Application, Qualifications, and Issuance 801.262 Scope of Practice of Licensed Equine Dental Provider 801.263 Licensed Equine Dental Provider Responsibility 801.264 Jurisprudence Examination 801.265 Licensed Veterinary Technician: Application, Qualifications, and Issuance 801.266 Licensed Veterinary Technician License Required; Display of License 801.267 Criminal History Record Information for License Issuance

Subchapter G. License Expiration and Renewal

801.301 License Term and Renewal 801.302 Notice of License Expiration 801.303 Procedure for Renewal 801.304 Fee Exemption 801.305 Renewal of Expired License by Out-of-State Practitioner 801.306 Inactive Status 801.307 Continuing Education 801.308 Continuing Education Audits 801.309 Criminal History Record Information Requirement for License Renewal

Subchapter H. Practice by Veterinarian

801.351 Existence of Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship 801.352 Prohibition Against Interference or Intervention 801.353 Confidentiality; Waiver 801.354 Authorized Business Practices 801.3541 Location of Veterinary Practice 801.355 Leasing Space from Mercantile Establishment 801.356 Exemptions from Requirements Related to Mercantile Establishment 801.357 Responsibility of Veterinarian Toward Abandoned Animals 801.358 Liability of Veterinarian for Emergency Treatment; Euthanasia Presumption 801.3581 Price Transparency for Emergency Care 801.3585 Liability for Reporting Animal Cruelty; Immunity 801.359 Controlled Substances Records 801.360 Death of Veterinarian 801.361 Disposal of Animal Remains 801.362 Authority to Dispense Drugs Prescribed by Another Veterinarian in Emergency 801.363 Delegation and Supervision of Animal Care Tasks 801.364 Scope of Practice of Licensed Veterinary Technicians, Certified Veterinary Assistants, and Veterinary Assistants

Subchapter I. License Denial and Disciplinary Procedures

801.401 Disciplinary Powers of Board 801.4011 Deferred Action 801.402 General Grounds for License Denial or Disciplinary Action 801.403 Failure to Report Disease 801.404 Failure to Maintain Records 801.405 Mental Incompetence 801.406 Reinstatement After Certain Felony Convictions 801.407 Right to Hearing 801.408 Informal Proceedings 801.409 Temporary License Suspension 801.410 Venue for Appeal 801.411 Schedule of Sanctions

Subchapter J. Administrative Penalty

801.451 Imposition of Administrative Penalty 801.452 Amount of Penalty 801.4521 Imposition of Sanction 801.453 Committee Recommendations 801.454 Penalty to Be Paid or Hearing Requested 801.455 Hearing 801.456 Decision by Board 801.457 Options Following Decision: Pay or Appeal 801.458 Collection of Penalty 801.460 Remittance of Penalty and Interest

Subchapter K. Other Penalties and Enforcement Provisions

801.501 Monitoring License Holder 801.5011 Monitoring Harmful Prescribing and Dispensing Patterns 801.502 Injunctive Relief 801.503 Assessment of Civil Penalty Against Person Not Licensed 801.504 General Criminal Penalty 801.506 Prohibited Practices Relating to Certain Entities 801.507 Nonapplicability of Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act 801.508 Cease and Desist Order 801.509 Enforcement Policy 801.510 Issuance of Emergency Orders

Subchapter L. Equine Dental Provider Advisory Committee

801.551 Equine Dental Provider Advisory Committee 801.552 Appointment of Advisory Committee 801.553 Terms; Vacancy 801.554 Grounds for Removal 801.555 Officers 801.556 Reimbursement; Compensation 801.557 Meetings

Subchapter M. Veterinary Medical Facilities

801.601 Registration of Veterinary Medical Facilities Required 801.602 Registration Eligibility and Application 801.603 Standards for Operation of Veterinary Medical Facilities 801.604 Sanctions and Administrative Penalties