The Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (Board) adopts an amendment to §573.65, defining various terms used in the Veterinary Licensing Act or the Rules of the Board, without changes to the proposed text as published in the November 7, 2008, issue of the Texas Register (33 TexReg 9046) and will not be republished.

The amendment defines "invasive dentistry or invasive dental procedures" as "exposing of the dental pulp, or performing extractions" and is reflective of the current Board's interpretation of the term "invasive dental procedures" as used in §573.10(f), Supervision of Non-Licensed Employees.

Two comments were received regarding the adoption of the amendment. The first was in support of the amendment, and the second comment stated neither support nor objection.

The amendment is adopted under the authority of the Veterinary Licensing Act, Texas Occupations Code §801.151(a) which states that the Board may adopt rules necessary to administer the chapter as well as §801.151(b) which states that the Board may adopt rules of professional conduct appropriate to establish and maintain a high standard of integrity, skills, and practice in the veterinary medicine profession. Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 801, is affected by this amendment.