H0871Introduced in the House
Practice of Veterinary Medicine
Introduced by Omar Blanco, District 115
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Provides that specified exemptions apply to licensed & unlicensed veterinary technicians; revises membership of Board of Veterinary Medicine; provides requirements for licensure of veterinary technicians; provides continuing education requirements for renewal of licensed veterinary technicians' licenses; prohibits certain persons from taking specified actions relating to licensure of & use of titles of licensed veterinary technicians; provides criminal penalties; provides grounds for disciplinary actions against applicants for licensure & licensed veterinary technicians; authorizes board to take specified actions against certain persons; provides for reissuance of license to veterinary technician; provides scope of practice relating to licensed veterinary technicians; authorizes veterinary technicians to provide specified services; authorizes supervising veterinarians to delegate specified responsibilities to licensed veterinary technicians; prohibits licensed veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants from taking specified actions or identifying themselves as specified persons.
Where it stands
Died in Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee
March 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Filed
Referred to Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee
Referred to State Administration Budget Subcommittee
Referred to Commerce Committee
Now in Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee
1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
Died in Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee
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