The Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (Board) proposes the repeal of §575.25, concerning Recommended Schedule of Sanctions.

This repeal is necessary because the Board is simultaneously proposing a new section for adoption. The proposed new §575.25 is being published elsewhere in this issue of the Texas Register.

Fiscal Note

John Helenberg, Executive Director, has determined that for each year of the first five years that the proposed repeal is in effect, there are no anticipated increases or reductions in costs to the state and local governments as a result of the proposed repeal.

Mr. Helenberg has also determined that for each year of the first five years that the proposed repeal is in effect, there is no anticipated impact in revenue to state government as a result of the proposed repeal.

Public Benefit and Cost Note

Mr. Helenberg has also determined that for each year of the first five years the proposed repeal is in effect, the anticipated public benefit will be a schedule of sanctions that complies with §801.411, Occupations Code. There are no anticipated economic costs to persons required to comply with the proposed repeal.

Local Employment Impact Statement

Mr. Helenberg has determined that the proposed repeal will have no impact on local employment or a local economy. Thus, the board is not required to prepare a local employment impact statement pursuant to §2001.022, Government Code.

Economic Impact Statement and Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Mr. Helenberg has determined that there are no anticipated adverse economic effects on small business or micro-businesses as a result of the proposed repeal. Thus, the Board is not required to prepare an economic impact statement or a regulatory flexibility analysis pursuant to §2006.002, Government Code.

Takings Impact Assessment

Mr. Helenberg has determined that there are no private real property interests affected by the proposed repeal. Thus, the board is not required to prepare a takings impact assessment pursuant to §2007.043, Government Code.

Government Growth Impact Statement

For the first five years that the repeal of the rule would be in effect, it is estimated that; the proposed repeal would not create or eliminate a government program; implementation of the proposed repeal would not require the creation of new employee positions or the elimination of existing employee positions; implementation of the proposed repeal would not require an increase or decrease in future legislative appropriations to the agency; the proposed repeal would not require an increase in the fees paid to the agency; the proposed repeal would not create a new regulation; the proposed repeal would not expand or limit an existing regulation; the proposed repeal would not increase or decrease the number of individuals subject to the rule's applicability; and the proposed repeal would not positively or adversely affect the state's economy.

Request for Public Comments

The Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners invites comments on the proposed repeal of the rule from any interested persons, including any member of the public. A written statement should be mailed or delivered to Valerie Mitchell, 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 to Valerie.mitchell@veterinary.texas.gov. Comments will be accepted for 30 days following publication in the Texas Register. Comments must be received within 30 days after publication of this proposal in order to be considered.

Statutory Authority

The repeal is proposed 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, and the authority of §801.411, Occupations Code, which states in part that the Board by rule shall adopt a schedule of penalties, disciplinary actions, and other sanctions that the Board may impose.

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