Enrolled Bill Summary

Senate Bill 1414	Senate Author:  Johnson et al.
Effective:  9-1-23	House Sponsor:  Holland et al.

            Senate Bill 1414 amends the Occupations Code to expedite the next sunset review of the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (TBVME) from the 2028-2029 review cycle to the 2026-2027 review cycle and to provide for the temporary regulation of the practice of veterinary medicine by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) until September 1, 2027. Among other provisions, the bill does the following:

·        requires TDLR to assume all policy making powers of the TBVME and to administer the Veterinary Licensing Act;

·        provides for the review of TBVME rules with input and recommended changes from license holders and the public;

·        provides for the dismissal and replacement of the TBVME executive director;

·        makes the TBVME an advisory board to TDLR and requires the TBVME and certain advisory committees to provide advice and recommendations on relevant technical matters;

·        requires the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation to adopt all rules necessary to implement the act, except with respect to rules remaining under the purview of the TBVME; and

·        requires the Department of Information Resources to consult with TDLR and the TBVME to assess and address the TBVME's database needs.