The Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (Board) adopts new §571.15, concerning Temporary Veterinary License. The new rule is adopted without changes to the proposed text published in the May 11, 2018, issue of the Texas Register (43 TexReg 2933). The new rule will not be republished.

Reasoned Justification and Factual Basis

The purpose of the new rule is to streamline the temporary veterinary license application process. The new rule would reduce the documentation that must be submitted by applicants for a temporary veterinary license. The new rule would also require a licensed Texas veterinarian to agree to supervise the applicant.

Summary of Comments and Agency Response

The agency received public comment from the Texas Veterinary Medical Association generally supporting the amendment.

Statutory Authority

The new rule is adopted under the authority of §801.151(a), Occupations Code, which states that the Board may adopt rules necessary to administer the chapter, and the authority of §801.258, Occupations Code, which states in part that the Board by rule may provide for the issuance of a temporary license to practice medicine.

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