Texas passes new veterinary bills into law

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All veterinary medical facilities in Texas will now be required to register with the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners, which can enforce standards related to safety, sanitation, patient care, and the handling of controlled substances. Facilities that post a public health or safety risk can have their license immediately suspended. "We had seen an increase in complaints where it was an issue with a policy of the facility or some kind of internal issue with the facility, not necessarily a problem with the veterinarian, and it was hard to find accountability and sort of justice with that individual licensure," Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners executive director Brittany Sharkey said. The new laws will go into effect September 1.



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