The Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners proposes an amendment to §573.65, concerning Definitions.

The amendment to §573.65 defines Sedation, Anesthesia, Local anesthesia and Topical anesthesia.

Dewey E. Helmcamp III, Executive Director, has determined that for each year of the first five years that the amendment as proposed is in effect the anticipated public benefit as a result of enforcing the proposal will be to provide greater clarification to the general public and licensees as to what these terms are defined as when they are used in other rules promulgated by the Board.

Mr. Helmcamp has also determined that for each year of the first five years the rule is in effect, there will be no fiscal implication for the state and no fiscal implication for local government as a result of enforcing or administering the amendment to the rule as proposed. Mr. Helmcamp has also determined that the amendment to the rule will have no local employment impact.

Mr. Helmcamp has also determined there will be a no direct adverse effect on small businesses or micro-businesses as a result of enforcing the amendment to the rule as proposed. Mr. Helmcamp has further determined that there are no economic costs to persons required to comply with the amendment to the rule as proposed.

The Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners invites comments on the proposed amendment to the rule from any member of the public. A written statement should be mailed or delivered to Loris Jones, Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners, 333 Guadalupe, Ste. 3-810, Austin, Texas 78701-3942, by facsimile (FAX) to (512) 305-7574, or by e-mail vet.board@tbvme.state.tx.us. Comments will be accepted for 30 days following publication in the Texas Register.

The amendment is proposed under the authority of the Veterinary Licensing Act, 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 "the Board may adopt rules of professional conduct appropriate to establish and maintain a high standard of integrity, skills, and practice in the veterinary medical profession."

No other statutes, articles or codes are affected by the proposal.