Tex. Occ. Code Section 801.351
Existence of Veterinarian-client-patient Relationship

(a)

A person may not practice veterinary medicine unless a veterinarian-client-patient relationship exists. A veterinarian-client-patient relationship exists if the veterinarian:

(1)

assumes responsibility for medical judgments regarding the health of an animal and a client, who is the owner or other caretaker of the animal, agrees to follow the veterinarian’s instructions;

(2)

possesses sufficient knowledge of the animal to initiate at least a general or preliminary diagnosis of the animal’s medical condition; and

(3)

is readily available to provide, or has provided, follow-up medical care in the event of an adverse reaction to, or a failure of, the regimen of therapy provided by the veterinarian.

(b)

A veterinarian possesses sufficient knowledge of the animal for purposes of Subsection (a)(2) if the veterinarian has recently seen, or is personally acquainted with, the keeping and care of the animal by:

(1)

examining the animal; or

(2)

making medically appropriate and timely visits to the premises on which the animal is kept.

(c)

A veterinarian-client-patient relationship may not be established solely by telephone or electronic means.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 971 (H.B. 1767), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.

Source: Section 801.351 — Existence of Veterinarian-client-patient Relationship, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.­801.­htm#801.­351 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

801.001
Short Title 801.002
Definitions 801.003
Application of Sunset Act 801.004
Application of Chapter 801.021
Definitions 801.022
Temporary Administration of Chapter by Department 801.023
Separation of Administrative Functions of Board 801.024
Advisory Board 801.025
Conflict with Other Law 801.026
Expiration 801.051
Board 801.052
Membership Eligibility 801.053
Membership and Employee Restrictions 801.054
Terms 801.055
Officers 801.056
Grounds for Removal 801.057
Training 801.058
Per Diem 801.059
Oath of Office 801.101
Executive Director 801.102
Certain Duties of Executive Director 801.103
Personnel 801.104
Division of Responsibilities 801.105
Qualifications and Standards of Conduct Information 801.106
Career Ladder Program 801.107
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy 801.151
Rules 801.152
Exceptions to Rule 801.153
Rules Restricting Advertising or Competitive Bidding 801.154
Fees 801.155
Payment of Administrative Costs 801.156
Registry 801.157
Peer Assistance Program 801.158
Subpoena 801.159
Board Duties Regarding Complaints 801.160
Annual Report 801.161
Use of Technology 801.162
Alternative Rulemaking and Dispute Resolution Procedures 801.163
Advisory Committees 801.164
Risk-based Inspections Related to Controlled Substances Practices 801.201
Public Interest Information 801.202
Public Participation 801.203
Complaints 801.204
Records of Complaints 801.205
General Rules Regarding Complaint Investigation and Disposition 801.206
Disposition of Complaint 801.207
Public Record 801.208
Notification to Complainant Regarding Complaint Disposition 801.209
Requirements for Certain Complaints 801.251
License Required for Practice of Veterinary Medicine 801.252
Eligibility Requirements for License to Practice Veterinary Medicine 801.253
Licensing Examinations for Veterinarians 801.254
Content and Conduct of Examination 801.255
Examination Results 801.256
Special License to Practice Veterinary Medicine 801.257
Provisional License to Practice Veterinary Medicine 801.258
Temporary License to Practice Veterinary Medicine 801.259
Licensed Equine Dental Provider Designations 801.260
Requirements to Perform Equine Dentistry 801.261
Licensed Equine Dental Provider: Application, Qualifications, and Issuance 801.262
Scope of Practice of Licensed Equine Dental Provider 801.263
Licensed Equine Dental Provider Responsibility 801.264
Jurisprudence Examination 801.265
Licensed Veterinary Technician: Application, Qualifications, and Issuance 801.266
Licensed Veterinary Technician License Required 801.267
Criminal History Record Information for License Issuance 801.301
License Term and Renewal 801.302
Notice of License Expiration 801.303
Procedure for Renewal 801.304
Fee Exemption 801.305
Renewal of Expired License by Out-of-state Practitioner 801.306
Inactive Status 801.307
Continuing Education 801.308
Continuing Education Audits 801.309
Criminal History Record Information Requirement for License Renewal 801.351
Existence of Veterinarian-client-patient Relationship 801.352
Prohibition Against Interference or Intervention 801.353
Confidentiality 801.354
Authorized Business Practices 801.355
Leasing Space from Mercantile Establishment 801.356
Exemptions from Requirements Related to Mercantile Establishment 801.357
Responsibility of Veterinarian Toward Abandoned Animals 801.358
Liability of Veterinarian for Emergency Treatment 801.359
Controlled Substances Records 801.360
Death of Veterinarian 801.361
Disposal of Animal Remains 801.362
Authority to Dispense Drugs Prescribed by Another Veterinarian in Emergency 801.363
Delegation and Supervision of Animal Care Tasks 801.364
Scope of Practice of Licensed Veterinary Technicians, Certified Veterinary Assistants, and Veterinary Assistants 801.401
Disciplinary Powers of Board 801.402
General Grounds for License Denial or Disciplinary Action 801.403
Failure to Report Disease 801.404
Failure to Maintain Records 801.405
Mental Incompetence 801.406
Required Disciplinary Action for Certain Felony Convictions 801.407
Right to Hearing 801.408
Informal Proceedings 801.409
Temporary License Suspension 801.410
Venue for Appeal 801.411
Schedule of Sanctions 801.451
Imposition of Administrative Penalty 801.452
Amount of Penalty 801.453
Committee Recommendations 801.454
Penalty to Be Paid or Hearing Requested on Committee’s Recommendations 801.455
Hearing on Committee’s Recommendations 801.456
Decision by Board 801.457
Options Following Decision: Pay or Appeal 801.458
Collection of Penalty 801.459
Determination by Court 801.460
Remittance of Penalty and Interest 801.461
Administrative Procedure 801.501
Monitoring License Holder 801.502
Injunctive Relief 801.503
Assessment of Civil Penalty Against Person Not Licensed 801.504
General Criminal Penalty 801.505
Board Member or Employee 801.506
Prohibited Practices Relating to Certain Entities 801.507
Nonapplicability of Deceptive Trade Practices-consumer Protection Act 801.508
Cease and Desist Order 801.509
Enforcement Policy 801.551
Equine Dental Provider Advisory Committee 801.552
Appointment of Advisory Committee 801.553
Terms 801.554
Grounds for Removal 801.555
Officers 801.556
Reimbursement 801.557
Meetings 801.2051
Priority of Complaints 801.2052
Dismissal of Baseless or Unfounded Complaint 801.2055
Complaints Requiring Medical Expertise 801.2056
Complaints Not Requiring Medical Expertise 801.2555
Examination Fee Refund 801.3541
Location of Veterinary Practice 801.3581
Price Transparency for Emergency Care 801.3585
Liability for Reporting Animal Cruelty 801.5011
Monitoring Harmful Prescribing and Dispensing Patterns
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Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

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