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2025 Texas Statutes
Occupations Code
Title 4 - Professions Related to Animals
Chapter 801 - Veterinarians
Subchapter M. Veterinary Medical Facilities
Section 801.603. Standards for Operation of Veterinary Medical Facilities

Universal Citation:
TX Occ Code § 801.603 (2025)
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Text of section effective on September 01, 2026

Sec. 801.603. STANDARDS FOR OPERATION OF 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.

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

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