Tex. Occ. Code § 563.054 · Subchapter B. DELEGATION OF ADMINISTRATION AND PROVISION OF DANGEROUS DRUGS
ADMINISTRATION OF DANGEROUS DRUGS.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) A veterinarian may:
(1) administer or provide dangerous drugs to a patient in the veterinarian's office, or on the patient's premises, if the drugs are used or required to meet the needs of the veterinarian's patients;
(2) delegate the administration or provision of dangerous drugs to a person who:
(A) is qualified and properly trained; and
(B) acts under the veterinarian's supervision; and
(3) itemize and receive compensation for the administration or provision of the dangerous drugs under Subdivision (1).
(b) This section does not permit a veterinarian to maintain a pharmacy for the retailing of drugs without complying with applicable laws.
(c) The administration or provision of dangerous drugs must comply with:
(1) laws relating to the practice of veterinary medicine; and
(2) state and federal laws relating to dangerous drugs.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Source of truth
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- Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
- Official file
- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.563.htm
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