Tex. Occ. Code Section 801.002
Definitions

In this chapter:

(1)

“Board” means the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.

(1-a)

“Certified veterinary assistant” means a person who has been certified as a certified veterinary assistant by the Texas Veterinary Medical Association and is employed by a licensed veterinarian.

(2)

“Compensation” includes a fee, monetary reward, discount, or emolument, whether received directly or indirectly.

(3)

“Direct supervision” means supervision of a person by a responsible veterinarian who is physically present on the premises.

(3-a)

“Equine dentistry” means any diagnosis, treatment, or surgical procedure performed on the head or oral cavity of an equine animal. The term includes:

(A)

any procedure that invades the tissues of the oral cavity, including a procedure to:
(i)
remove sharp enamel projections;
(ii)
treat malocclusions of the teeth;
(iii)
reshape teeth; and
(iv)
extract one or more teeth;

(B)

the treatment or extraction of damaged or diseased teeth;

(C)

the treatment of diseased teeth through restoration and endodontic procedures;

(D)

periodontal treatments, including:
(i)
the removal of calculus, soft deposits, plaque, and stains above the gum line; and
(ii)
the smoothing, filing, and polishing of tooth surfaces; and

(E)

dental radiography.

(4)

“General supervision” means supervision of a person by a responsible veterinarian who is readily available to communicate with the person.

(4-a)

“Immediate supervision” means supervision by a person who is within audible and visual range of both the animal patient and the person under supervision.

(4-b)

“Licensed equine dental provider” means a person who holds a license to practice equine dentistry issued under this chapter.

(4-c)

“Licensed veterinary technician” means a person licensed as a veterinary technician by the board.

(5)

“Practice of veterinary medicine” means:

(A)

the diagnosis, treatment, correction, change, manipulation, relief, or prevention of animal disease, deformity, defect, injury, or other physical condition, including the prescription or administration of a drug, biologic, anesthetic, apparatus, or other therapeutic or diagnostic substance or technique;

(B)

the representation of an ability and willingness to perform an act listed in Paragraph (A);

(C)

the use of a title, a word, or letters to induce the belief that a person is legally authorized and qualified to perform an act listed in Paragraph (A); or

(D)

the receipt of compensation for performing an act listed in Paragraph (A).

(6)

“Veterinarian” means a person licensed by the board under this chapter to practice veterinary medicine.

(6-a)

“Veterinary assistant” means a person who:

(A)

is employed by a licensed veterinarian;

(B)

performs tasks related to animal care; and

(C)

is not a certified veterinary assistant or a licensed veterinary technician.

(7)

“Veterinary medicine” includes veterinary surgery, reproduction and obstetrics, dentistry, ophthalmology, dermatology, cardiology, and any other discipline or specialty of veterinary medicine.
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. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 481 (S.B. 1312), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013.

Source: Section 801.002 — Definitions, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.­801.­htm#801.­002 (accessed Apr. 20, 2024).

801.001
Short Title 801.002
Definitions 801.003
Application of Sunset Act 801.004
Application of Chapter 801.021
Definitions 801.022
Temporary Administration of Chapter by Department 801.023
Separation of Administrative Functions of Board 801.024
Advisory Board 801.025
Conflict with Other Law 801.026
Expiration 801.051
Board 801.052
Membership Eligibility 801.053
Membership and Employee Restrictions 801.054
Terms 801.055
Officers 801.056
Grounds for Removal 801.057
Training 801.058
Per Diem 801.059
Oath of Office 801.101
Executive Director 801.102
Certain Duties of Executive Director 801.103
Personnel 801.104
Division of Responsibilities 801.105
Qualifications and Standards of Conduct Information 801.106
Career Ladder Program 801.107
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy 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
Registry 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 801.164
Risk-based Inspections Related to Controlled Substances Practices 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 801.206
Disposition of Complaint 801.207
Public Record 801.208
Notification to Complainant Regarding Complaint Disposition 801.209
Requirements for Certain Complaints 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 801.256
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 801.267
Criminal History Record Information for License Issuance 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 801.351
Existence of Veterinarian-client-patient Relationship 801.352
Prohibition Against Interference or Intervention 801.353
Confidentiality 801.354
Authorized Business Practices 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 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 801.401
Disciplinary Powers of Board 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
Required Disciplinary Action for 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 801.451
Imposition of Administrative Penalty 801.452
Amount of Penalty 801.453
Committee Recommendations 801.454
Penalty to Be Paid or Hearing Requested on Committee’s Recommendations 801.455
Hearing on Committee’s Recommendations 801.456
Decision by Board 801.457
Options Following Decision: Pay or Appeal 801.458
Collection of Penalty 801.459
Determination by Court 801.460
Remittance of Penalty and Interest 801.461
Administrative Procedure 801.501
Monitoring License Holder 801.502
Injunctive Relief 801.503
Assessment of Civil Penalty Against Person Not Licensed 801.504
General Criminal Penalty 801.505
Board Member or Employee 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 801.551
Equine Dental Provider Advisory Committee 801.552
Appointment of Advisory Committee 801.553
Terms 801.554
Grounds for Removal 801.555
Officers 801.556
Reimbursement 801.557
Meetings 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 801.2555
Examination Fee Refund 801.3541
Location of Veterinary Practice 801.3581
Price Transparency for Emergency Care 801.3585
Liability for Reporting Animal Cruelty 801.5011
Monitoring Harmful Prescribing and Dispensing Patterns
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Accessed:
Apr. 20, 2024

§ 801.002’s source at texas​.gov