Texas Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 27,2024) |
TITLE 22. EXAMINING BOARDS |
PART 24. TEXAS BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS |
CHAPTER 573. RULES OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT |
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROFESSIONAL ETHICS |
§ 573.1. Avoidance of Conflicting Interest |
§ 573.2. Avoidance of Encroachment on Another's Practice |
§ 573.3. Exposure of Corrupt or Dishonest Conduct |
§ 573.4. Adherence to the Law |
§ 573.5. Avoidance of Corruption of Others |
§ 573.6. Restriction of Partnerships to Members of Veterinary Profession |
§ 573.7. No Abuse of Position or Trust |
§ 573.8. Loss of Accreditation |
§ 573.9. Nonresident Consultants |
SUBCHAPTER B. SUPERVISION OF PERSONNEL |
§ 573.10. Supervision of Non-Veterinarians |
§ 573.11. Responsibility for Unlicensed Employees |
§ 573.12. Responsibility for Licensure of Licensed Persons |
§ 573.13. Delegation and Supervision Relating to Official Health Documents |
§ 573.14. Alternate Therapies--Chiropractic and Other Forms of Musculoskeletal Manipulation |
§ 573.15. Use of Ultrasound in Diagnosis or Therapy |
§ 573.16. Alternate Therapies--Acupuncture |
§ 573.17. Alternate Therapies--Holistic Medicine |
§ 573.18. Alternate Therapies--Homeopathy |
§ 573.19. Dentistry |
SUBCHAPTER C. RESPONSIBILITIES TO CLIENTS |
§ 573.20. Responsibility for Acceptance of Medical Care |
§ 573.21. Direct Responsibility to Client |
§ 573.22. Professional Standard of Care |
§ 573.23. Board Certified Specialists |
§ 573.24. Responsibility of Veterinarian to Refer a Case |
§ 573.25. Issuance of Official Health Documents Through Direct Knowledge Only |
§ 573.26. Avoidance of Guaranteeing Cures |
§ 573.27. Honesty, Integrity, and Fair Dealing |
§ 573.28. Observance of Confidentiality |
§ 573.29. Complaint Information and Notice to Clients |
SUBCHAPTER D. ADVERTISING, ENDORSEMENTS AND CERTIFICATES |
§ 573.30. Advertising |
§ 573.32. Specialty Listings |
§ 573.33. Display of Degree, Certificate, or Title from Approved Institutions Only |
§ 573.34. Authorized Degrees, Certificates, or Titles Only |
§ 573.35. Display of License |
§ 573.36. Corporate and Assumed Names |
§ 573.37. Ban on Use of Solicitors |
SUBCHAPTER E. PRESCRIBING AND/OR DISPENSING MEDICATION |
§ 573.40. Labeling of Medications Dispensed |
§ 573.41. Use of Prescription Drugs |
§ 573.42. Use of Scheduled Drugs in Training and/or Racing |
§ 573.43. Controlled Substances Registration |
§ 573.44. Compounding Drugs |
§ 573.45. Extra-Label or Off-Label Use of Drugs |
SUBCHAPTER F. RECORDS KEEPING |
§ 573.50. Controlled Substances Records Keeping for Drugs on Hand |
§ 573.51. Rabies Control |
§ 573.52. Veterinarian Patient Record Keeping |
§ 573.53. Equine Dental Provider Patient Record Keeping |
§ 573.54. Patient Records Release and Charges |
§ 573.55. Transfer and Disposal of Patient Records |
SUBCHAPTER G. OTHER PROVISIONS |
§ 573.60. Prohibition Against Treatment of Humans |
§ 573.61. Minimum Security for Controlled Substances |
§ 573.62. Violation of Board Orders/Negotiated Settlements |
§ 573.63. Inspection of Facilities and Records |
§ 573.64. Continuing Education Requirements |
§ 573.65. Proof of Acceptable Continuing Education |
§ 573.66. Disciplinary Action for Non-Compliance with Continuing Education Requirements |
§ 573.67. Continuing Education as Disciplinary Action |
§ 573.68. Telemedicine |
§ 573.69. Conditions Relative to License Suspension |
§ 573.70. Mandatory Reporting of Criminal Activity |
§ 573.71. Operation of Temporary Limited-Service Veterinary Services |
§ 573.72. Employment by Nonprofit or Municipal Corporations |
§ 573.73. Animal Reproduction |
§ 573.74. Management Services Organizations in Veterinary Practice |
§ 573.75. Duty to Cooperate with Board |
§ 573.76. Notification of Licensee Addresses |
§ 573.77. Sterilization of Animals from Releasing Agencies |
§ 573.78. Default on Student Loan/Child Support Payments |
§ 573.79. Maintenance of Sanitary Premises |
§ 573.80. Definitions |
§ 573.81. Mandatory Report by Licensee |
§ 573.82. Laser Therapy |