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