HBA-RBT H.B. 2470 76(R) BILL ANALYSIS Office of House Bill AnalysisH.B. 2470 By: Ramsay Agriculture & Livestock 3/24/1999 Introduced BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE H.B. 2470 redefines "registered veterinary technician" as a "registered veterinary nurse." RULEMAKING AUTHORITY It is the opinion of the Office of House Bill Analysis that this bill does not expressly delegate any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, department, agency, or institution. SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS SECTION 1. Amends Section 2(10), Article 8890, V.T.C.S., (The Veterinary Licensing Act), to define "registered veterinary nurse," rather than registered veterinary technician. SECTION 2. Amends Section 7(c), Article 8890, V.T.C.S., (The Veterinary Licensing Act), to make a conforming change. SECTION 3. Effective date: September 1, 1999. SECTION 4. Emergency clause.