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AN ACT
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relating to the performance of equine dentistry by students of |
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equine dental provider certification programs. |
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. Section 801.260, Occupations Code, is amended to |
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read as follows: |
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Sec. 801.260. REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM [LICENSE REQUIRED |
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FOR] EQUINE DENTISTRY. A person may not perform equine dentistry or |
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offer or attempt to act as an equine dental provider unless the |
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person is: |
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(1) a veterinarian who is active and in good standing; |
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[or] |
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(2) a licensed equine dental provider who is active |
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and in good standing performing under the supervision of a |
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veterinarian who is active and in good standing; or |
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(3) a student of an equine dental provider |
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certification program approved by the board who: |
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(A) is completing the practical requirements of |
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the certification program; and |
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(B) performs equine dentistry under the direct |
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supervision of a veterinarian who is active and in good standing. |
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SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2021. |
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President of the Senate |
Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.B. No. 3132 was passed by the House on April |
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23, 2021, by the following vote: Yeas 130, Nays 16, 2 present, not |
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voting. |
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______________________________ |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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I certify that H.B. No. 3132 was passed by the Senate on May |
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19, 2021, by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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APPROVED: _____________________ |
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Governor |