AUSTIN – Two new laws – including one giving the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (TBVME) the authority to issue immediate license revocation emergency orders against licensees and facilities – go into effect on September 1. All veterinary medical facilities will be required to register with TBVME, and the board will have the authority to adopt and enforce facility standards, including safety and sanitation, handling of controlled substances and patient care. Also, thanks to $500,000 allocated by the Legislature, TBVME will be able to expand its electronic database, giving Texans greater access to research […]
