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2025 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

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TX Occ Code § 801.161 (2025)
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Sec. 801.161. USE OF TECHNOLOGY. (a) 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.

(b) The board may by rule require an applicant or license holder to provide an e-mail address for purposes of receiving correspondence. An e-mail address provided under this section is confidential and is not subject to disclosure under Chapter 552, Government Code.

(c) Notwithstanding any other law, the board may by rule provide that service of any notice, order, or pleading required under this chapter or under Chapter 2001, Government Code, may be made electronically to the e-mail address provided pursuant to Subsection (b).

Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 27 (S.B. 407), Sec. 8, eff. September 1, 2005.

Amended by:

Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 874 (S.B. 2155), Sec. 11, eff. September 1, 2025.

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