Texas Administrative Code

Historical Rule for the Texas Administrative Code

TITLE 22	EXAMINING BOARDS
PART 24	TEXAS BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS
CHAPTER 575	PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
RULE §575.24	Reprimands

(a) A veterinarian subject to disciplinary action by the board may be reprimanded. A reprimand:

(1) may be formal or informal;

(2) is contained in a written order of the board; and

(3) is available upon request as public information.

(b) A formal reprimand will be:

(1) published in the board's newsletter; and

(2) routinely reported to the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) for inclusion in the national reporting database of veterinarians.

(c) An informal reprimand will not be published in the board's newsletter and will not be routinely reported to the AAVSB for inclusion in the national reporting database of veterinarians. A copy of an informal reprimand will be forwarded to the AAVSB if specifically requested by that organization.

Source Note: The provisions of this §575.24 adopted to be effective November 19, 2001, 26 TexReg 9386