Tex. Occ. Code Section 563.054
Administration of Dangerous Drugs

(a)

A veterinarian may:

(1)

administer or provide dangerous drugs to a patient in the veterinarian’s office, or on the patient’s premises, if the drugs are used or required to meet the needs of the veterinarian’s patients;

(2)

delegate the administration or provision of dangerous drugs to a person who:

(A)

is qualified and properly trained; and

(B)

acts under the veterinarian’s supervision; and

(3)

itemize and receive compensation for the administration or provision of the dangerous drugs under Subdivision (1).

(b)

This section does not permit a veterinarian to maintain a pharmacy for the retailing of drugs without complying with applicable laws.

(c)

The administration or provision of dangerous drugs must comply with:

(1)

laws relating to the practice of veterinary medicine; and

(2)

state and federal laws relating to dangerous drugs.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.

Source: Section 563.054 — Administration of Dangerous Drugs, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.­563.­htm#563.­054 (accessed May 18, 2024).

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