The Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (Board) adopts the repeal of §575.25, concerning Recommended Schedule of Sanctions. The repeal is adopted without changes to the proposed text as published in the August 16, 2019, issue of the Texas Register (44 TexReg 4289) and will not be republished.

Reasoned Justification and Factual Basis

This repeal is necessary because the Board is simultaneously adopting a new rule that outlines a new and updated schedule of sanctions. It is the goal of this new schedule of sanctions to bring more uniformity and predictability to the Board's disciplinary process.

Summary of Comments and Agency Response

The agency did not receive any public comments that concerned the proposed repeal of this rule.

Statutory Authority

The repeal 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 801.411, Occupations Code, which states that the Board shall adopt a schedule of penalties, disciplinary actions, and other sanctions the board may impose under this chapter.

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