Part 24.
TEXAS BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS
Chapter 573.
RULES OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
Subchapter C. RESPONSIBILITIES TO CLIENTS
22 TAC §573.20
The Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners adopts amendments
to §573.20, concerning Responsibility for Acceptance of Medical Care,
without changes to the proposed text as published in the November 5, 2004,
issue of the
Texas Register
(29 TexReg 10198).
The amendments clarify a situation where a client specifically asks that
a particular veterinarian diagnose and/or treat the client's animal. This
issue may become important in a situation where the initial veterinarian seen
by the client is not the one that actually treats the client's animal. The
amended rule requires that when a client makes a specific request for the
services of a certain veterinarian, the veterinarian must inform the client
if the veterinarian reasonably believes that another veterinarian may perform
some or all of the diagnosis and/or treatment of the patient. The amendments
will improve the understanding of clients as to who may treat his or her pet.
No comments were received concerning the amendments.
The amended section is adopted under the authority of the Occupations
Code, §801.151(a), which authorizes the Board to adopt rules necessary
to administer the Veterinary Licensing Act.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed
by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of
the Secretary of State on March 2, 2005.
TRD-200500950
Julie A. Barker
Executive Assistant
Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
Effective date: March 22, 2005
Proposal publication date: November 5, 2004
For further information, please call: (512) 305-7555
22 TAC §573.62
The Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners adopts amendments
to §573.62, concerning Violation of Board Orders/Negotiated Settlements,
without changes to the proposed text as published in the November 5, 2004,
issue of the
Texas Register
(29 TexReg 10198).
The amendments specifically require that persons who are the subject of
a Board order shall abide by the terms of the order. If a person violates
this directive, the Board may immediately refer the person to the Attorney
General for prosecution under the Veterinary Licensing Act, or, alternatively,
open an administrative complaint against the person. These provisions strengthen
the Board's ability to prosecute persons who violate Board orders and negotiated
settlements.
No comments were received concerning the amendments.
The amended section is adopted under the authority of the Occupations
Code, §801.151(a), which authorizes the Board to adopt rules necessary
to administer the Veterinary Licensing Act.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed
by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of
the Secretary of State on March 2, 2005.
TRD-200500951
Julie A. Barker
Executive Assistant
Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
Effective date: March 22, 2005
Proposal publication date: November 5, 2004
For further information, please call: (512) 305-7555
Subchapter A. BOARD MEMBERS AND MEETINGS--DUTIES
Subchapter G. OTHER PROVISIONS
Chapter 577.
GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES